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Armed gunman remains at large in Ste. Genevieve County

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Deputies were kept busy Tuesday night trying to chase down a burglary suspect who apparently attempted to shoot them.   Chief Deputy Jason Schott says the deputies responded to a report of a burglary in progress in the 8500 block of Highway 32.   Upon arrival, deputies were […]

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Valle Catholic’s Class of 2022 graduates Thursday

STE. GENEVIEVE – Thursday is the culmination for the Valle Catholic High School Class of 2022.   Graduation mass will take place in the Church of Ste. Genevieve.   These are the Valedictorians and Salutatorians for the Class of 2022: Front row: Valedictorians Samantha Loida and Mia Weiler, back row: Salutatorians Abigail Marzuco, Reese Metzger

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United Way goes ‘over the edge’ to raise funds

Southeast Missouri – You are invited to join United Way of Southeast Missouri at the most thrilling fundraiser in the area on May 20, 2022 at Southeast Missouri State University’s Towers South. Brave event participants, called Edgers, are raising funds and rappelling 147-feet to support United Way’s network of 28 funded partners. Southeast Missouri State

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The ISP increases incentives to become a state trooper

SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to increase its ranks and attract potential future Troopers, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is excited to announce the reimaging of the Fast Track Program into the newly created Lateral Entry Training Program.  The new program is designed to incentivize current law enforcement officers to increase their opportunities and join ISP.

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River Region students named to Columbia College dean’s list

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Spring 2022 Semester (January-April, 2022).   River Region students who received the honor from the area include:   Perryville   Kaylee Brown, Day Campus – Columbia, MO   Sainte Genevieve   Kimberly Brewer, Online Lindsey Meyer, Online   To be named to the

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NFIB Survey: Small business optimism is at a record low

JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index was unchanged in April, remaining at 93.2 and the fourth consecutive month below the 48-year average of 98. Small business owners expecting better business conditions over the next six months decreased one point to a net negative 50%, the lowest level recorded in the 48-year-old survey. Download the report

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New area code number announced for the 573 area code region

JEFFERSON CITY—The North American Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) has announced that a new area code, 235, will be joining the current 573 area code in Missouri, ensuring that all residential and business customers have a sufficient supply of telephone numbers to serve this area of the state.   Area Codes MO.png – Wikimedia Commons  

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MSHP report

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports.   Among those listed as arrested:   52-year-old Jewel S. Green of St. Louis at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of possession of three grams of marijuana and unlawful possession of a weapon. He was released.

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