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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Receives Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation

Glen Carbon, Illinois – September 17, 2026 – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois announced today it was awarded an American Water Charitable Foundation STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Education grant, supporting STEM-related curricular and extracurricular programs focused on expanding access to STEM opportunities for girls across Southern Illinois. This grant will be used to help

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Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy to Be Featured in Oktoberfest Presentation

As Ste. Genevieve celebrates its German heritage during Oktoberfest, a special presentation will explore the people, places and traditions that helped shape the community. Local historian Bob Mueller will present “Ste. Genevieve’s German Legacy: People, Places, and Traditions” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Orris Theatre. The presentation is free and open to

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Ste. Gen Chamber congratulates Director on 26 years

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Dena Kreitler, on an incredible 26 years with the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce! For more than two and a half decades, Dena has dedicated herself to the growth and success of our Chamber, our members, and the community she proudly calls home. Throughout those 26 years, she has helped

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Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission to meet

AgendaSte. Genevieve Heritage CommissionMonday, September 21, 20266:00 pmREGULAR SESSION1. Meeting Called to Order2. Pledge of Allegiance3. Roll Call4. Approval of Agenda: September 21, 20265. Approval of Minutes: August 17, 2026 and August 26, 20266. Introduction of Evidence7. Old Business:• 2023 HPF Grant – Mobile App Walking Tour – Final Public Forum on Thursday, September24, 2026

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Ameren offers simple ways to save energy and manage bills during unusually high September heat

ST. LOUIS (Sept. 18, 2026) – With unseasonably hot September temperatures driving up energy usage, Ameren is encouraging its Missouri and Illinois customers to use energy conservatively and efficiently. Simple steps, such as raising the thermostat a few degrees or using certain appliances later in the evening, can help reduce electric demand and save on monthly

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Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District

Regular Board Meeting AgendaPlace: Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District House 13 Basler Dr, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670September 21, 2026Call to Order:Roll Call of Board:Recognize Visitors for Public Comment: Jake Farnsworth, Mike Keith Insurance – renewalEmployees to Address the Board:Approval of Previous Minutes: 8/17 Tax Rate, 8/17 Closed, 8/17 Regular9/8 Special, 9/8 ClosedTreasurer’s Report:Director’s Report: Dawn

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Rep. Brad Christ Announces Bill to Put Missouri’s License Plate Cameras Under State Law for the First Time

SUNSET HILLS, Mo. — State Rep. Brad Christ (R-Sappington) announced today that he will support legislation next legislative session to regulate automated license plate reader cameras in Missouri, which currently operate under no state law. More than 3,400 of the cameras are in use across the state, according to community mapping projects, including in Sunset

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Perryville City Council to meet

AGENDAREGULAR MEETING6:30 P.M., TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2026City Hall Council Chambers · 215 North West Street · Perryville, MO 637751. Call to order by Mayor – Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Invocation.2. Introduction of new employee: Austyn Wolk – Street & Refuse Department Maintenance Technician Ethan Pecaut – Water Plant/Wastewater Plant Maintenance Technician3. Citizen’s

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