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Governor Kehoe signs four bills into law

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – During a bill signing ceremony Thursday at the Missouri State Capitol, Governor Mike Kehoe signed four pieces of legislation into law: House Bills (HB) 2061, 2423, 2641, and 2934.   HB 2061   sponsored by Representative George Hruza and Senator Curtis Trent, provides protection against discrimination and antisemitism in public schools […]

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Four aldermen are sworn into new terms on the board following their re-elections April 7

STE. GENEVIEVE – There were four “swearing ins” at Thursday’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen, but no new faces. The four incumbent aldermen ran unopposed in the April 7th municipal election.   Alderman Joe Steiger conducted the business of the meeting in the absence of Mayor Keim. Steiger read a proclamation for

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FEMA approves more than $400 million to support recovery in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska

KANSAS CITY, MO — On Thursday, FEMA announced more than $400 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska for Public Assistance projects. Through Public Assistance, FEMA empowers state and local communities to recover following a major disaster, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and the repair or replacement

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Elementary students place in ‘Illustrating America’ art contest

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Bloomsdale Elementary and Ste. Genevieve Elementary students were recognized with awards for contests sponsored by VFW Auxiliary 2210!   Congratulations to the following students on their recognitions:   “Illustrating America” Art Contest Grades K – 2: 2nd Place: Grant Sheldon, 2nd Grade, Bloomsdale Elementary     Lois Flieg, VFW Auxiliary Youth

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Attorney General Hanaway releases statement on signing of House Bill 2641

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway released a statement following Governor Mike Kehoe’s signing of House Bill 2641: “We are glad that Governor Kehoe has signed House Bill 2641 into law. This important piece of legislation builds upon our enforcement efforts already underway, and gives the Attorney General’s Office specific authority to hold bad actors accountable

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After School Jazz Band performs at North County Jazz Festival

STE GENEVIEVE – Students from Ste. Genevieve Middle and High School’s After School Jazz Band spent Saturday, April 18, immersed in music and learning at the 31st Annual North County Jazz Festival.     The day provided multiple opportunities for students to grow as musicians. Middle school and high school performers took part in jam

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The Joy of Red and White quilt exhibit at Lutheran Heritage Center

ALTERNBURG – Ann Meyer Hazelwood’s love for red and white began in Perry County, where she was born and raised. Her passion for quilting grew when she opened Patches, Etc. in St. Charles, Missouri. What started as a small venture blossomed into a quilt, needlework, and button shop that thrived for 30 years.    

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Southern Illinois Builders Association joins National Construction Safety Week 2026: ‘All in Together’

O’FALLON, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) proudly supports Construction Safety Week 2026, scheduled for May 4-8, under the national theme “All in Together.” This year’s campaign emphasizes three key pillars of Recognize-Respond-Respect as a unified call to action for addressing high-energy, high-hazard work and preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the

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