SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration issued a rule through the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency attempting to block Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which would limit swipe fees banks and credit card companies can charge businesses and consumers: “Banks and credit card companies will […]
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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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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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
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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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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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve American Family Association and Citizens for Life will participate in a “Meet At City Hall” prayer gathering, Thursday May 7, 2026 from 12:20-12:40 p.m. in front of City Hall in Ste Genevieve. This event is held in conjunction with National Day of Prayer. This is the 75th Annual Day
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PERRYVILLE – The annual May Procession will be held on the grounds of Saint Mary’s of the Barrens on Sunday, May 3, at 1:00 p.m. The procession will form in front of the historic church, which is the home of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. All are welcome and encouraged
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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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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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