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Unofficial election returns from Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties

STE. GENEVIEVE/PERRY COUNTIES – These are the unofficial returns from yesterday’s municipal elections in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties, as provided by the county clerks in the respecive counties.   Please note this information from Perry County Clerk Jared Kutz regarding the school board election in Altenburg District No. 48.   He said: “The unofficial […]

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State releases March 2022 general revenue report

JEFFERSON CITY — State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for March 2022 increased 42.6 percent compared to those for Match 2021, from $650.2 million last year to $926.9 million this year.   Net general revenue collections for 2022 fiscal year-to-date increased 5.6 percent compared to March 2021, from $7.85

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St. Vincent High School unveils 2022 Prom Court

PERRYVILLE—St. Vincent High School has announced the 2022 Prom Court. The court includes Reese Barber, daughter of Mark and Melissa Barber escorted by Aiden Kirn, son of Jason and Katie Kirn, Lexi Bohnert, daughter of Kurt and Courtney Bohnert escorted by Gabe Anders, son of Ron and Julie Bulin and Buddy Anders, Allison Bahr, daughter

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 54-year-old Mary L. Schafer of Perryville was cited for driving while intoxicated following a traffic crash on Highway 61 North March 16th.   40-year-old Steven E. Hopple of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois was cited for driving while intoxicated on drugs, possession of 10 grams

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Kothe, Luebkemann crowned COSLHS prom royalty

EVANSVILLE—Christ Our Savior Lutheran High held its prom at St. Nicholas Landmark in Chester on Saturday, April 2. Aaron Kothe and Emily Luebkemann   Aaron Kothe was crowned King and Emily Luebkemann was crowned Queen. Post prom was held at the school following the dance. Students enjoyed games, 70′ inflatable obstacle course and prizes.  

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Davin Althoff named director of marketing and commodities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) has announced the hiring of Davin Althoff as the organization’s new Director of Marketing and Commodities. Althoff joins MOFB following nearly five years at the Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) where he served as the director of the Agriculture Business Development Division.   “We’re thrilled to welcome Davin

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CHS Band Members volunteer at UMM Pancake Breakfast

CHESTER – On Saturday April 2 several members of the Chester High School Band volunteered to help wait tables at the 2022 United Methodist Men Pancake Breakfast.   (Left to right) are Nicole DeGuzman, Rylie McDonough, Will Welge, Isiah Roth, Steve Colonel, CHS Band Director, Toby Gercis, and Ary Shipley.  Jim Beers Photo The annual event

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Bipartisan legislation would protect victims of child abuse

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Missouri Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Chair of the House Suburban Caucus, along with Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jim Costa (CA-16), and Debbie Lesko (AZ-08) introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the Victims of Child Abuse Act (VOCAA). The legislation provides funding to Children’s Advocacy Centers to help victims of child abuse and

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Voters in Perry and Ste. Genevieve County cast ballots today

PERRY/STE. GENEVIEVE CO. — Voters in Perry and Ste. Genevieve County are going to the polls today to vote in the municipal and school election.   Perry County School District No. 32:   Among the items on the ballot, candidates for school board in Perry County School District:   Incumbent board member Richard (Rich) Dix

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