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Progress Pointe groundbreaking in Ste. Genevieve

McBride Homes and the City of Ste. Genevieve will break ground on the 137-home community, which is McBride’s first in Missouri’s oldest city. To help reduce development costs, the city approved a $10 million bond initiative to fund infrastructure improvements, creating a pathway for more affordable new builds. Progress Pointe offers homes at a price point lower

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Illinois State Police Holds Full-Scale Preparedness Exercise to Improve Response During an Emergency

SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026. The ISP Special Operations Command Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction (SWMD) Team led the exercise, which focused on improving collaboration between multiple

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Explore the haunts and highlights of Halloween in Missouri state parks

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 05, 2026 – From thrills and chills to treats and eats, you can find all sorts of fun fall activities at Missouri state parks and historic sites, including Rural Heritage Days in Ste. Genevieve  Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.– Rural Heritage Day at Felix Vallé House State Historic

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Ste. Gen Chamber Partners With EM Publications

  A New Relocation/Lifestyle Magazine Is Coming To Ste. Genevieve Soon. Exciting News for Chamber Members! The Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with E&M Consulting, Inc. to produce our upcoming Lifestyle Resource Guide & Membership Directory! E&M Consulting will be managing the publication process, including advertising sales, layout, and graphic design.

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From ghosts to energy vampires: Ameren shares Halloween safety tips

ST. LOUIS (Oct. 6, 2026) – From glowing jack-o’-lanterns to animated yard displays, Halloween decorations help create memorable experiences for families and neighborhoods. As customers prepare for trick-or-treaters, a few simple precautions can help keep seasonal displays fun and safe while helping avoid unnecessary energy use.  Before plugging in Halloween lights or decorations, take a

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Missouri State Fair Announces Open Applications for Entries and Marketing Internships

Sedalia, Mo. — The Missouri State Fair is now accepting applications for the summer of 2027 for the Entries and Marketing Internship programs. These internships offer hands on, career building experiences for college students interested in agriculture, communications, and fair industry operations. Entries InternshipThe Entries Internship is designed for college students pursuing degrees in agriculture

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Red Cross: Patients are counting on blood and platelet donors to give now

[CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, Oct. 7, 2026] — In October, the American Red Cross asks people to book a time to give blood or platelets to help keep the blood supply as strong as possible this fall. The seasons may change, but the need for blood is constant. Donors of all blood types are being called

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