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Floating gardens on display at Master Gardener state conference

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Learn how to build a garden that floats on water at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield.   During one of the tours at the home of a local Master Gardener, attendees can learn how floating gardens improve water quality, filter pollutants naturally and […]

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Deadline for Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame nominations nears

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2026 induction class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame through June 1.    “The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame recognizes remarkable older adults who continue to inspire growth, connection, and purpose at every stage of life,” said IDoA Acting Director Mary Killough.

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Church of Ste. Genevieve marks nation’s 250th with prayers

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Church of Ste. Genevieve’s parishioners conducted a service on Sunday, May 17th to pray for our Country as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Photo by R. Mueller The service included singing of patriotic songs, saying of a rosary for protection of people in all 50 states and for government officials, reading

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Celebrate inclusion at Touch of Nature’s Special Olympics Day May 30

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Special Olympics Day is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center on May 30 and this free, inclusive, community-wide event is open to everyone – regardless of age or ability.   Set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., it will be a fun event for current Special Olympics

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Ste. Genevieve will host an MDC Conversation on the future of the deer herd and deer hunting in Missouri

JEFFERSON CITY – Spring 2026 Community conversations are underway in Missouri. These are open discussions about the future of the deer herd and deer hunting in Missouri.   These conversations are one step in a broader public input process designed to support continued partnership between MDC and Missourians and chart a path forward to ensure

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the May 7 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2026   10TH Day of the AprilTerm. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory Ford and Mark Marberry along

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Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District board meets today

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District Board will meet in regular session today at 5:15 o,n, in Ambulance House 3, 10774 Highway 32, Ste. Genevieve.   Most of the meeting will be open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT Regular Meeting Tentative Agenda Date: Monday,

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