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Anneliese Figge named SGHS Rotary Student of the Month

STE. GENEVIEVE — Congratulations to Anneliese, the Rotary Student of the Month for January from Ste. Genevieve High School.     Anneliese is the daughter of James and Crystal Figge. Anneliese’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 15 percent of her class and earning A or B Honor Roll each semester.   She […]

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MDC says trout harvest to begin in Perryville Feb. 1

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) says trout may be harvested from Legion Lake in Perryville and three other area lakes: Rotary Lake in Jackson, Giessing Lake in Farmington,  and Recreation Complex Pond in Sikeston beginning Feb. 1.     MDC Fisheries Management Biologist Salvador Mondragon said cooler than average temperatures have caused

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Nicole Gegg is Valle Catholic Rotary Student of the Month

STE GENEVIEVE — Nicole Gegg has been selected elected as the Valle Catholic High School Rotary Student of the Month for January.     She is the daughter of Jarrod and Carrie Gegg.   Nicole’s resume:     After graduation she plans to attend Maryville University’s Direct Admit Nursing Program and strive to become a

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MRV Banks gives $25,000 donation to Valle School Foundation in honor of longtime employee’s retirement

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — MRV Banks has pledged a yearly $5,000 donation for five years, totaling $25,000, to the Valle School Foundation in honor of its Chief Financial Officer Steve Abts’ retirement. Abts is retiring after 43 years in the banking industry. He is a graduate of Valle Catholic Schools and has strong family connections

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Aldermen vote to purchase $86,818 pre-fab restroom for park

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen has approved the purchase of pre-fab restroom for Pere Marquette Park for $86,818, not including the foundation, plumbing and electrical. The new restroom will replace the existing restroom at the “Big Pavillion”. The vote was 7-0, with Alderman Joe Prince absent.   The following measures were

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Ste. Genevieve School District R-II announces inclement weather closing policy

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II has announced the procedures it will use to cancel school due to inclement weather.   Inclement weather is the existence of abnormal climatic conditions that create hazardous circumstances for students and employees to safely travel to and from school.   The total number of bus

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Man wanted on drug charges leads authorities on a pursuit

PERRYVILLE — A police chase which began in Ste. Genevieve County Wednesday morning and ended in Perryville around 9 a.m. was concluded with the capture of two individuals.   Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s office Chief Deputy Jason Schott says the driver, an area man in his 30s, was wanted on felony warrants for drugs. Deputies

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