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Ste. Genevieve Co. School District R-II hosts first robotics event

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve  County School District R-II students recently showcased their engineering, teamwork and problem-solving skills at the first robotics competition hosted by the district.     The event welcomed 21 teams and is part of the district’s robotics program sponsored and coordinated by Ms. Crystal Koenig. All teams participate through the same […]

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Sparta Community Hospital laboratory successfully passes CAP Accreditation survey

SPARTA, IL — Sparta Community Hospital has announced that its laboratory team has once again earned full accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent on-site inspection.     In the photo, from left, are: Hannah Umali, Lab Assistant; Christy Otten, Lab Manager; Dr. Olaronke Akintola-Ogunremi; Angie Verschueren; Lab Tech; Tifani Conway,

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Speaking Dragons shine at Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons had a standout showing at the Scott City Speech and Debate Invitational on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Each SGHS competitor earned a medal, capping a strong close to the regular season! Results include: Caiden Breeden and Tegan Graves — 1st place, Duet Acting   Lucy

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SGHS students crowned junior attendants at 2026 King’s Ball

STE. GENEVIEVE –  Two Ste. Genevieve High School students were crowned junior attendants at the 2026 King’s Ball Saturday.     Corbin Gray and Camille Melahn were selected as junior attendants after Gray discovered the traditional bean in his slice of King’s Cake, a long-standing custom associated with the celebration.   The honor connects students

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MLC Speaker Series presents ‘Unseen in St. Louis’ Feb. 11th

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Eikmann to its speaker series lineup Wednesday with her entertaining program on Unseen St. Louis. Eikmann gives a tease as to what we can expect. And she presents this fascinating information in a very entertaining way. This Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Series speaker

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Memorial Hospital opens Convenient Care in new location

CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its Convenient Care clinic in a new location as of Monday, February 9, 2026. Now housed inside the Medical Office Building addition alongside the Chester Clinic, the updated space offers a more comfortable environment and greater convenience for patients seeking timely, affordable care.  

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Dr. Hilbert’s class brings the Winter Olympics to life

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Elementary students in Dr. Whitney Hilbert’s class spent a day exploring the excitement of the Winter Olympics by learning about different winter sports and the many countries that participate.     To end their day, students held their own mini opening ceremony and carried an “Olympic torch” through the halls

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SGHS Senior Paul Taylor commits to SEMO for track & field

STE/ GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Paul Taylor signed a national letter of intent to compete on the track and field team at the Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) Thursday, February 5, 2026.     Paul is the son of Dana and Paul Taylor.   In attendance were his parents; sisters Arie and

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