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July 11th opening set for Don Welge Memorial Bridge

PERRYVILLE –- The plans have been announced for the opening ceremony of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge over the Mississippi River to be held Saturday, July 11, the 91st anniversary of the late Don Welge’s birth. The event is hosted by the Perryville-Chester Development Corporation. . The event is hosted by the Perryville-Chester Development Corporation. […]

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GFWC Woman’s Club recognizes SG R-II students

STE. GENEVIEVE – The General Federation  of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve honored Ste. Genevieve High School and Middle School students at its luncheon at the VFW Post 2210 on Monday, May 11.   The Woman’s Club bestowed students with writing awards, scholarships and opportunities to attend leadership conferences. The mission of

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Early Childhood Center holds preschool graduation

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II Early Childhood Center held its Preschool Graduation on Thursday, May 7, at the Performing Arts Center. During the ceremony, students performed songs for their families before being recognized for their growth and accomplishments throughout the school year. The event concluded with a photo slideshow highlighting special moments

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Youth Fishing Day is June 6 at Ripley Lake near Doniphan, MO 

ROLLA – In celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week, the Eleven Point Ranger District of the Mark Twain National Forest will host a youth fishing day at Ripley Lake, weather permitting, on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Participation is open to all kids ages 2-15. Fishing licenses are not required June 6 and 7, 2026 throughout

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Successful illegal gaming sting operation seizes devices and cash

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office, alongside the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) and local law enforcement, successfully carried out simultaneous seizures in a four-county illegal gaming sting operation. “The era of Missouri’s illegal gaming industry hiding behind a so-called ‘gray market’ is over,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “Illegal gaming has

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Ste. Genevieve County R-II hosts 36th Annual Retirement and Recognition Banquet

STE. GENEVIEVE – The  Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District held its 36th Retirement and Recognition Banquet May 8 at the Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge; an event honoring retirees and celebrating staff members for their outstanding service for our students and our community. The following awards were presented: Friend of Education, Employee of the Year,

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SNHU announces Spring 2026 President’s, Dean’s Lists

MANCHESTER, NH — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.   Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to

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SGHS Senior Tegan Graves signs with Central Methodist University for Theatre

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School senior Tegan Graves has signed a national letter of intent to join the Central Methodist University Theatre Troupe. He was awarded a full-tuition scholarship from CMU in March.     Tegan is the son of Vern and Jamie Hill.   In attendance were his parents; his siblings: Isaiah

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department reports the arrest of a 27-year-old Lonedell man following a traffic crash May 5th  in Perryville.   Police say Brandon Millsap is charged with driving while revoked or suspended. The traffic crash happened about 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Highways 51 and 61.    

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