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Dr. Jane Barker receives Chamber Award!

Her ability to provide not only exceptional medical care, but also genuine comfort and compassion has made a profound difference in the lives of countless patients and families.Dr. Barker’s dedication to service extends far beyond the hospital walls. As a proud Army veteran, she brings a deep sense of duty, discipline, and selflessness to everything […]

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Museum presents an encore presentation of New Offenburg, The Last Badeners in the USA

Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center presents an encore presentation of New Offenburg , The Last Badeners in the USA. On August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orris Theater. This film and program were presented earlier this year to a packed house. New Offenburg got its name from Offenburg, a city in Germany located between

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ISP Public Information Office has developed a survey to gather input and feedback

The Illinois State Police Public Information Office has developed a survey to gather input and feedback. ​ We appreciate you completing this survey in an effort to build strong working relationships between the media and ISP. ​ Please complete the survey by August 31, 2026. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/0x79nJ31kS

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The legacy of Pine Tree Jim and the Horton family stands strong

The Ste. Genevieve County woodsman was a pioneer in sustainable forestry. By Brian Schweiss, University of Missouri Extension sustainable forestry specialist. For assistance with this article, the author expresses his gratitude to Mark Basler, grandson of Pine Tree Jim, and Linn Tucker, private lands crew leader with the Missouri Department of Conservation. WEINGARTEN, Mo. –

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Chester City Council and Cemetery and Finance Committee to meet tonight

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA August 17, 2026   CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE   READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING    CORRESPONDENCE REPORTS Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk Approve raffle licenses –     Approve Business Licenses and/or Incentive Applications –     Approve Excavation permits City Attorney City Engineer COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee (Alderman Wagner) – 

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