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Bloomsdale Bank disables ATM due to rise in vandalism

BLOOMSDALE – Bloomsdale Bank has posted the following notice on its Facebook page: “In light of the recent rise in vandalism affecting local ATMs, we have made the executive decision to temporarily disable our ATMs until further notice. This decision was not made lightly, as we understand the inconvenience it may cause. However, our primary

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Blaze that destroyed the Saxon Lutheran Memorial visitor’s center is blamed on a lightning strike

ALTENBURG – A lightning strike is getting the blame for a blaze that destroyed the visitor’s center at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Sunday night.     A post on the memorial’s Facebook page includes photographs of the blaze and an update posted Monday morning that stated the Fire Marshal confirmed the cause was a lightning

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SSA head corrects reports about Social Security offices closing

From a news release WASHINGTON, D.C. – The head of the Social Security Administration states recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Acting Commissioner of Social Security Lee Dudek states in a news release: “Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

CHICAGO – Join the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, Hospital Sisters Health System, the Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, elected officials, child welfare stakeholders and more for a month-long observance to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and promote prevention efforts during Child Abuse Prevention Month in

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SGHS wrestler Jacob Schweigert named Honorary Mayor of Ste. Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE –  At the recent Wrestling Sports Banquet and Awards Ceremony, Ste. Genevieve Mayor Brian Keim made a surprise appearance to recognize senior Jacob Schweigert with one of the city’s highest honors—naming him Honorary Mayor of Ste. Genevieve and presenting him with a Key to the City. Jacob Schweigert, seen above with Head Wrestling

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SGHS senior is an honorable mention on Missouri Scholars 100

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Ainsley McClard has been named an honorable mention on the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri’s top academic students in the graduating class of 2025.     Ainsley has been accepted into the honors program at the University of Kansas and

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