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Candidates for Ste. Gen Co. offices begin filing for August Primary

STE. GENEVIEVE — Filing is underway for Ste. Genevieve County officeholders who will appear on the August 6th primary election ballot.   Democrates who have filed so far are:   Eric Basler (I) for coroner, Brent Geile for County Commissioner District 2, Karen Stuppy (I) for County Commissioner District 1 and Linda Wagner (I) for

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SGHS National Honor Society congratulates 23-24 inductees

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Dragon Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) held its annual induction ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Ste. Genevieve County R-II Performing Arts Center.     Ste. Genevieve High School would like to share its appreciation to the parents of all members and inductees for

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Buena Vista National Bank and Memorial Hospital team up for health fair Friday

CHESTER – Buena Vista National Bank and Memorial Hospital Chester will be hosting their 28th Annual Health Fair on Friday at the Main Bank from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.   The cost is $2 for customers.   Testing will include Cholesterol, Glucose, and Blood Pressure, and BMI Calculation & Recommendation. Cholesterol screening will be a

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PCSD No. 32 students participate in District Solo/Ensemble Contest

PERRYVILLE – Perry County School District No. 32 students traveled to Jackson High School recently to compete in the District Solo/Ensemble Contest. The school district was represented by 16 solos and three ensembles.     Of the  19 entries, 11 of them received gold medals and are STATE BOUND!   Perryville Octet: Waylon Buerck, Riley

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MDC reminds snaggers that paddlefish season begins March 15

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Imagine catching a giant, prehistoric fish whose ancestors swam during the time of dinosaurs. That is a reality for thousands of paddlefish snaggers during Missouri’s annual spring paddlefish season. Missouri’s official state aquatic animal, the paddlefish is highly valued as a sport fish. Paddlefish are named for their large, paddle-shaped snouts. Paddlefish

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Landowners embrace Horizon II: Visionary Project draws crowd of potential participants

ALBANY, Mo. – Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) successfully launched its Horizon II information session on March 1st, attracting approximately 75 individuals eager to learn more about this innovative sustainable agriculture initiative.   A pilot project led by RAE seeks to lease 6,000 acres of highly erodible land this year in the Grand River basin of

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IEMA-OHS recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Month

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) recognizes March as Severe Weather Preparedness Month. Severe weather can affect any community across Illinois. To help families prepare for severe weather, IEMA-OHS is sharing interagency resources and featuring its emergency preparedness kits.   “From flash flooding to tornadoes, Illinoisans should be prepared for severe weather,” said IEMA-OHS

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