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Rotarian bicyclist rider will pass through Chester on his ride to support the fight against polio

ST. LOUIS—Rotarian Ralph Zuke plans to ride from St. Louis to the Rotary International Convention in Houston, Tex. to support Rotary’s mission of eradicating polio. The ride will start on May 3rd and end the day before the conference June 3rd. The ride will be a little over 1000 miles long, though Ralph is no […]

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R-II Superintendent receives Lifetime Achievement Award

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District announced this morning that Superintendent Dr. Julie Flieg has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chamber of Commerce. “Our district is incredibly proud that she has been recognized for her achievements and service to our district and to public education!” a district official

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NJHS holds annual induction, welcomes new members

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society held its annual induction on Monday, April 25, 2022 in the Ste. Genevieve R-II Performing Arts Center. In addition to the strong academic records that established the eligibility for membership the NJHS chapter members are leaders in many student organizations and serve

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Missouri, Texas deliver oral arguments before SCOTUS in ‘Remain in Mexico’ case

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Biden v. Texas, the lawsuit brought by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton that challenges the Biden Administration’s cancellation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), or “Remain in Mexico” policy. “When the Biden Administration refuses

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Missouri REALTORS® Market Statistics Report

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri REALTORS® has released its monthly statistics report highlighting the Missouri real estate market for the month of March, including the entire first quarter of 2022. In March, Missouri REALTORS® sold 6,572 residential properties. Of those sales, the average residential property sold for $271,846. Compared to the average sale price of $244,940

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City may install security cameras to thwart restroom vandalism

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen is expected to discuss the recent vandalism at the Valle Spring Park when it meets Thursday for a work session, following its regular meeting.   In his written comments accompanying the amended agenda for the meeting, City Administrator Happy Welch said the park board has discussed

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Chester Grade School presents Character Awards

CHESTER – Chester Grade School presented its Character Awards Friday, April 1.   The following Chester Grade School students received awards: Row 1, left to right): Remi Brandenburger, Alan Roman, Dawson Bierman, Neymar Ixcoy-Sica, Bennett Carter, and Gabe Blow. (Row 2., left to right): Callie Eckert, Hope Calvin, Zury Gomez, Jeretzy Garcia, Kanon Perry, Katelyn

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