STE. GENEVIEVE – On September 27, 2025, GFWC members around the world united with one clear mission: to bring awareness and eradicate domestic and sexual violence. The GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) went beyond raising awareness; it reflected our steadfast commitment to meaningful action. By embracing the principles of Educate, Engage, and Empower, […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – At a dinner following the joint Ste. Genevieve History Conference on Sept. 27th, the Center for French Colonial Studies paid tribute to Margaret Kimball Brown, who had died April 10, 2024. Margaret was a noted archaeologist, writer, and presenter whose research made significant contributions to the history of the mid-Mississippi Valley. She
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JEFFERSON CITY – In response to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s declaration of a drought alert in all or portions of Missouri’s 85 counties and the City of St. Louis, the Missouri Department of Transportation is offering a special overwidth hauling permit at no charge to help farmers and ranchers move hay as needed. Loads must be of legal
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JEFFERSON CITY – Americans increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets, headphones, power tools, toys and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries that if used incorrectly or damaged, can overheat, start a fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Oct. 5 to 11 – focuses on understanding the risks these devices may pose and how
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a popular premier, family-friendly music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 10-12, and tickets are available now. Great music abounds at the Little Grassy Get Down. (SIU Carbondale photo) The weekend features an impressive lineup of live
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Good timing made all the difference for the Ste. Genevieve County Fire Protection District. Just as the new district was getting off the ground, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) stepped up with a donation of computers and laptops to help them get started. Fire Chief Tim Flieg had
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Editor’s note: The Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints encompasses the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and Randolph County, Ill., among others in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri. CAPE GIRARDEAU – The president of the Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ
JEFFERSON CITY – Two 21-year-old Ste. Genevieve men died as a result of a traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County at 9:37 a.m. Saturday morning.One of the men was pronounced at the scene.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the second had serious injuries and was taken to St. Louis University Hospital by an
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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester has earned the Merit Award in the Community Outreach category at the Illinois Society of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations Fall Conference, held September 17 in Geneva, IL. The Merit Award represents the second highest honor in its category and recognizes the hospital’s innovative campaign introducing the new Cardiac
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste, Genevieve High School has announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court: Freshman Attendants: Alice McConkey, Barrett Bowers Sophomore Attendants: Aila Wolk, Ashton Damm Junior Attendants: Clementine Birkenstock, Micah Scherrer Queen Candidates: Jacey Bauman, Emma Gegg, Vivian Kiefer, Cecilia Mooney, Briana Pfaff, and Linley Wehner King Candidates: Madden Wolk, Paul Taylor, Luke Ferranto, Justin
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