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SGHS bandmembers named to East-Central All-District Band

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Three Ste. Genevieve High School band members recently performed impressively at the East-Central All-District Band auditions, held Nov. 4 at Festus High School. Congratulations to Henry Hadel (5th chair alto saxophone), Wyatt Schmelzle (1st alternate tenor saxophone), and Sophia Jordan (2nd alternate alto saxophone) were named members of the 2025 East Central […]

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SGCFD responds to residential structure fire in Northern Ste. Genevieve County

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Ste. Genevieve County Fire District STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY – At approximately 4:10 p.m. Saturday, units from Ste. Genevieve County Fire District Stations 5, 2, 7, and 1, along with automatic mutual aid companies, were dispatched to a residence off Terry Lee Drive in northern Ste. Genevieve County for a report of a residential structure fire.

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Memorial Hospital Service Awards and Newmark Award 2025

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital hosted its Fall Party at the American Legion in Chester Friday, November 7th.   Many employees were celebrated for their years of service. Brett Bollmann, CEO, presented the following employees with their Service Awards:   5 Years Patricia Alvarado Hernandez James Boucher Jeanice Brandes Kimberly Fulmer Aleisha Garver Alyssa Gibbs Kathryn

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Linley Wehner named November SGHS Rotary Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Congratulations to Linley Wehner, the Rotary Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve High School. Linley is the daughter of Amber and Dustin Wehner.     Linley’s scholastic honors include: being ranked in the top 10 percent for two years; earning Summa Cum Laude; earning Magna Cum Laude for two

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Kennedi Fischer named November SGHS Elks Student of the Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Kennedi Fischer has been chosen as the Elks Student of the Month for November from Ste. Genevieve High School.   Kennedi is the daughter of Jamie and Patrick Fischer.     Kennedi’s scholastic honors include: being ranked third in her graduating class; being in the Top 10 percent of her class; and

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Illinois Winter Weather Preparedness Week is here

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SPRINGFIELD– As winter weather approaches, Illinois residents are reminded to prepare for the possibility of snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. This week marks National Winter Weather Preparedness Week, a timely opportunity for individuals, families, and communities to plan ahead for the challenges the season can bring.    The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs returns WW II Purple Heart Medal to family of late veteran at ceremony in Oak Lawn

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OAK LAWN – On the day before Veterans Day, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the niece of a World War II veteran who was injured while fighting in France and Germany.   Frerichs reunited Army Rifleman James R. Bennett’s medal with niece Patti Knies during a ceremony at VFW

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Former Associate Pastor at Ste. Genevieve will have book signing

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Fr. Greg Klump, who served as associate pastor Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church from 2009-2018, will be returning to Ste. Genevieve this coming Sunday November 16th for a book signing event to be held at 11:30 at the DuBourg Center located at 305 Merchant Street.   Fr. Greg published his first work this

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Chester Grade School honors local veterans with school-wide assembly

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Approximately 40 veterans and family members enjoy a morning of recognition, music and tribute   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Monday morning, November 10, Chester Grade School faculty, students, and staff honored local veterans at their annual Veteran’s Day breakfast and school-wide assembly. The event began at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the

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