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Chester Chamber to hold 6th Annual Night at the Races

CHESTER – Join the Chester Chamber of Commerce Friday, February 20th for our 6th Annual Night at the Races at the Chester Country Club!!   This event is always a fun time. Tables are limited, so reach out to David at 618-826-2331 or at drandall@bvnb.com to reserve your table today.   A limited number of sponsorships are also […]

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American Legion Auxiliary District 13 meets

PERRYVILLE – The American Legion Auxiliary District 13 met December 14th, 2025.   Newly-elected officers were installed by Missouri Department of ALA President Wanda Kinder.     Two members of Perryville ALA Unit 133 were elected and installed: Diane Kohm as District 13 Treasurer and Carol Taylor as District 13 Vice President.      

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R-II assistant superintendent announces departure

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lance McClard has announced he has accepted the position of superintendent for Cameron R-I Schools, effective July 1, 2026. An R-II official stated in a news release, “While this next step marks an exciting professional opportunity for Dr. McClard and his family, his

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Missouri’s oldest dance tradition returns with the 2026 King’s Ball in Ste. Geneviève

STE. GENEVIÈVE, Mo. — The King’s Ball, the Midwest’s oldest continuous dance tradition, returns to Ste. Geneviève on Saturday, February 7, 2026, inviting the region to two-step inside a living piece of French-American history. Hosted by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Geneviève, the celebration takes place at the VFW Hall, with doors opening at 6

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Memorial Hospital welcomes new executives and department leaders

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is announcing multiple key leadership transitions that reflect the organization’s continued commitment to strong, experienced leadership and high-quality patient care.     Kelly Jany, Chief Nursing Officer. Susan Diddlebock, Chief Operating Officer. Sara Harris, MSU/Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center Nurse Manager. Andria Zweigart, Diagnostic Imaging and Health Information Management Director.   The

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SIU team gets $170K grant to continue research to stop toxins from harmful algae blooms

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – A research team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a second grant to continue its work to prevent harmful algae blooms from producing toxins, addressing a problem that occurs in bodies of water throughout the world. In this phase of the project, the team will investigate whether they

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Perryville needs your vote for Small Town Showcase: Show Me 250!

PERRYVILLE – Voting in the Small Town Showcast: Show Me 250 runs until February 1st at 5 p.m.   The top five communities with the most votes will partner with Missouri Humanities for a podcast episode and short film highlighting their town!   Perryville is currently in 3rd place! ❤️ You can vote multiple times — help us show Perryville some love

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New study reveals the top distraction behind America’s fatal vehicle crashes – it’s not mobile phones

ST. LOUIS – A new study reveals that cognitive distractions, commonly referred to as “daydreaming” or mental lapses, are the leading cause of distracted driving fatalities in the United States, far surpassing mobile phone use and other visual distractions.   The research conducted by the Missouri-based personal injury law firm Beck & Beck Missouri Car

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Learn the process for creating maple syrup with MDC this winter

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Whether it’s used for smothering waffles or dipping French toast sticks, maple syrup is a staple on many breakfast foods. Coming from sugar maple trees, the sap can be harvested and boiled into syrup. Learn about this process with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) at several free events in southeastern Missouri

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Join MoDOT in the fight against human trafficking

JEFFERSON CITY – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day taking place on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. With employees working on the state’s roads every day, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is on the front lines of our state’s fight against human trafficking. This January, MoDOT asks everyone to

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