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Bloomsdale Elementary participates in annual Hour of Code

STE. GENEVIEVE — Bloomsdale Elementary participated in the annual Hour of Code this past week! Hour of Code is sponsored by code.org and began as a one-hour introduction to computer science to show that anyone can learn the basics of coding and to build more interest in the field of computer science, which is integrated into so […]

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Have yourself a merry little kalanchoe

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Few plants can boast colorful, long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage the remainder of the year, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Florist’s kalanchoe delivers both, making it a versatile houseplant. Its vibrant flowers provide a welcome burst of color during the dreary days of winter, Trinklein said. Florist’s kalanchoe. Photo

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Chester Grade School Christmas Concert creates holiday spirit

6th Grade Band and Junior High Band perform exceptionally well!   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Annual Chester Grade School Christmas Concert took place Thursday December 5. The event was hosted at the Chester High School Gymnasium in order to accommodate the large crowd comfortably and safely, and because parking was much more available

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Aldermen approve going forward with McBride Homes for new housing development

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Alderman has voted to have the city attorney enter into discussions with McBride Homes for the development of the Progress Parkway residential development. The vote to move forward on the project was 7-0-1 with Alderman Jeff Eydmann absent. When asked how long the discussion may take, City

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Ste. Gen may be about to get its largest housing development ever

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen is scheduled to consider a proposal from McBride Homes, the largest home builder in Missouri to develop the Progress Parkway development – which would be the largest in city history –  when it meets tonight for its regular meeting.   According to McBride’s proposal, which is

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Red Cross to host training for new local disaster response volunteers

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas needs local disaster response volunteers and will be hosting a training for anyone interested to attend. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) serves as the first, on-the-scene, Red Cross contact at the site of a disaster. While not considered first responders in the

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Chester High School has five Illinois State Scholars for the 2024-25 school year

Honorees include Nico DeGuzman, Will Welge, Jack Heffernan, Whitney Sulser, and Rylie Conley By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle and School Counselor, Casey Hawkins, are pleased to announce that five students from the Chester High School graduating Class of 2025 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.  Those

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