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Evacuated families remain out of their homes today

STE. GENEVIEVE CO. – An evacuation that may be affecting as many as 100 residents of Ste. Genevieve County was continuing today as emergency workers deal with the aftermath of a Monday morning truck crash. The truck was reportedly carrying a chemical described as corrosive and an irritant if inhaled, phosphorus trichloride. The exact number […]

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CDC honors Perryville, other Mo public water systems for fluoridation quality

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced today the following community water systems have been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   Albany Bethany Cameron Higginsville Harrisonville Kansas City Kearney MO American Water St. Joseph Liberty Brookfield Canton Carrollton

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PHS Robotics Club brings home two trophies

PERRYVILLE – A huge congratulations to Simon Wibbenmeyer and Grady Warren for bringing home two trophies Saturday! The Perryville Pirates, FIRST Tech Challenge Team No. 20378, was chosen as the first alliance partner. Together, along with MotorDame, FTC Team No. 7961, took first place in the Southeast Missouri League Tournament.   The Pirates also took

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SGMS Band students chosen to participate in 2024 MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band

By Bailey Otto, Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II STE. GENEVIEVE – Several members of the Ste. Genevieve Middle School Band have been selected to participate in the 2024 MAJHAA All-Conference Honors Band.   Families and community members can listen to these fine musicians perform on Tuesday, March 5, in Farmington. They are: (from left):

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Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission meeting held January 22, 2024 have been released.   Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission Casey Benner, Mark Buchheit, Thomas Hooper, Whitney Tucker, Bill Hart January 22, 2024 Re-Organizational Meeting Minutes   Call to Order at 5:30 pm by David Bova Reorganization of the Commission: Commissioner

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MSHP investigated four ice-related I-55 crashes yesterday

JEFFERSON CITY — Yesterday’s freezing rain caused considerable trouble for morning commuters.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated four traffic crashes which involved injuries.   Crash No. 1   The first crash was reported at 4:20 a.m. on I-55 north of Route N in Perry County.   According to the report, a 2024 International

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Ste. Genevieve Eagles live their motto ‘people helping people’

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste Genevieve Eagles Aerie 4336 made their motto of “people helping people” come true during this Christmas season.   At their November 16, 2023 meeting they voted to make a donation of $500 to each of the local food pantries; First Baptist Church, Hope Church, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian

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Jason Schott selected to lead local chapter of FBI National Academy Associates

STE. GENEVIEVE –- Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff Gary Stolzer has announced that his chief deputy, Major Jason Schott, has been named the president of the Eastern Missouri Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates. Sheriff Stolzer said “Major Schott belongs to the Eastern Missouri Chapter which covers all of Eastern Missouri with over 500 members

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