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Time to register for the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru event set for July 22

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru Fair is back and registration is now open. The drive-thru fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hospital’s back parking lot across from the fire department.  Families with students from preschool to high […]

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Team Mo wins first gold of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri kicked off preliminary competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Monday, with athletes from across the state posting wins, personal bests, and moments of sportsmanship on Day 1 of the national event, held June 20–26 at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine. Missouri’s delegation

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Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces updated WIC income eligibility guidelines

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Health Department WIC has announced the updated income guidelines, based on 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).     HHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty guidelines before June each year.   The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program

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SIU journalism alumna, Chicago Tribune reporter, part of Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune,  Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Christy Gutowski says she realized in high school she wanted to be a journalist. Her passion for people, desire to help those who are vulnerable, and dogged research ability all contributed to her success as

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SGCMH medical staff announces 2026 scholarship recipients

STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) Medical Staff is pleased to announce Kennedi Fischer and Lauren Wolk as the two recipients of its annual $2,000 scholarships. Fischer graduated from Ste. Genevieve High School and Wolk graduated from Valle Catholic High School.     Kennedi is the daughter of Patrick and Jamie

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Scam uses Missouri State Highway Patrol’s name/image

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) is warning the public of a recent scam targeting residents. A growing number of financial fraud cases have been reported across the state and country, resulting in significant financial loss to individuals.   In a recent investigation conducted by DDCC,

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Rep. Don Mayhew calls on Governor for a special session: Highlighting protection of Missourians from AI Data Centers

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Don Mayhew (R-124) has announced that he has spearheaded an effort alongside a coalition of fellow members of the Missouri House of Representatives urging Governor Mike Kehoe to call a Special Session of the General Assembly.   The proposed session is hoped to specifically address the pressing challenges and

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