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Remembering the Flood of ‘93

Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center’s speaker series Wednesday, April 16 – 7 pmOrris Theater in Ste. GenevievePresenters will be Mick Schwent, Vern Bauman and Bill NaegerSponsored by Mississippi Lime Company In 1993, Sainte Genevieve, Missouri experienced a record-breaking flood. From July 1,1993 until August 6, 1993 the Mississippi River crest rose until it reached a

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Statement on the passage of the Senior Citizen Tax Freeze in Ste. Genevieve County

By Mark Marberry Associate Commissioner Second District Due to the passage of the senior citizen tax freeze (also known as SB190) during the April 8 municipal election, the Ste. Genevieve County Commission along with other elected officials will be working on adopting the policies involved with enacting this program.   This will be a lengthy

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Randolph County Sheriff’s arrest reports

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   Michael J. Jaimet 43, Percy, arrested April 7, 2025 by Steeleville Police for domestic battery.  Is incarcerated.   Christa D. Poynor 38, Prairie Du Rocher, arrested April 7, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. 

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Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council releases White Paper on The Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision and  the Missouri Experience

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council (MODDC) is proud to announce the release of a new white paper focused on one of the most significant — and often overlooked — legal victories for people with disabilities: The Supreme Court’s Olmstead Decision.   The Olmstead Decision affirmed that people with disabilities have the right to

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for 2025 photo contest

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is now accepting entries for its annual photo contest. Winning entries will be featured on the department’s website and social media platforms. The deadline to submit photos is Sept. 1. Entries can include images from anywhere in Missouri, featuring beautiful natural resources, unique state parks and historic sites, natural phenomena,

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MDC reports young hunters took 4,428 turkeys over youth weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows young turkey hunters in Missouri harvested 4,428 birds over the past youth weekend, April 12-13. Top harvest counties were Osage with 107 birds harvested, Gasconade with 105, and Texas with 94. Sainte Genevieve County hunters harvested 68 turkeys: 44 adult gobblers, 24

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MDC needs experienced birders to help with breeding bird survey

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with eight vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri as part of the 2025 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) May 27 – July 7. Volunteers will need to conduct their surveys one

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