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PHS students participate in County Government Day

photo and article by Drew Layton/Perryville High School PERRYVILLE – Fourteen Perryville High School Seniors participated in Perry County Government Day on Monday, April 24.   Students were paired with a county official, where they learned about each county official’s job, and what they were responsible for.   Afterward, students were treated to lunch at […]

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests and incidents

STE, GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Arrested Person: 3  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 6 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 4 Bomb Threat: Animal Control: 20 Brush Fire: Burglary: 2

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Valle Catholic High School Class of 2023 graduates tomorrow

STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School has announced the names of the valedictorian and salutatorians of the Class of 2023 which will graduate Thursday in the Valle gym.   The valedictorian is Riley Brown, daughter Jodi and Tyler.   The salutatorians are: Samuel Drury son of Kimberly and Derek; Joseph Flieg, son of Gregory

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MAC Nursing Resolution Adopted at National Convention

PARK HILLS –- Four Mineral Area College (MAC) nursing students recently attended the 71st National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Annual Convention, held April 12-16, 2023, in Nashville, TN. The theme of the convention was “A Catalyst for Change,” and that’s exactly what MAC delegates Jacob Baker and Alicia Williamson did while presenting their resolution, entitled “In

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Aimee Lemrise is SIU’s new sustainability director

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s commitment to sustainability, one of the five pillars of the Imagine 2030 strategic plan, remains robust and is getting stronger with the recent hiring of Aimee Lemrise as the director of sustainability. “My roots and commitment to sustainability go back to my childhood,” said Lemrise, a double alumna

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Amy Kirkland named Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter

CHESTER – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital has named Amy Kirkland Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2023 on May 2, 2023. Brett Bollmann, CEO and Amy Kirkland   Kirkland, Registered Nurse and Night Shift Supervisor, has worked at Memorial Hospital for a total of 17 years. When asked what she likes

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Fulfilling our Duty

The General Assembly actually only has one duty specifically assigned by the Missouri Constitution. We must send a balanced budget to the governor. We fulfilled that obligation this past week, meeting the constitutional deadline of 6 p.m. on the first Friday in May. The Legislature is in an enviable position this year. Revenues from corporate and individual

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