Ste. Genevieve News

Ste. Genevieve Tourism Advisory Council, Tourism Tax Commission joint meeting agenda, minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The tentative agenda for the Tuesday, October 18 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Tourism Advisory Council and Tourism Tax Commission and the minutes of the joint meeting held September 20th have been released. TAC TTC AGENDA AND MINUTES 101222      

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Eric Bennett leaves Ste. Genevieve police chief post

STE. GENEVIEVE— Ste. Genevieve Mayor Paul Hassler bids Police Chief Eric Bennett farewell. This photograph of Bennett with Mayor Hassler was posted on the city hall Facebook page Monday.   The photograph was accompanied by the following statement: “Best Wishes to Chief Eric Bennett as he leaves Ste. Genevieve for new challenges.  Thank you for

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office reports

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests and incidents for the week ending October 7.   Arrested Person: 14  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: 1 Assist Other Agency: 2 Bomb Threat:

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Friends of Hawn states it is NOT aligned with NexGen Silica

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Friends of Hawn has released the following news release to counter reports in the community that it has aligned with NexGen Silica, the company which plans to dig an open air silica sand mine in central Ste. Genevieve County. “Almost two weeks ago, the Friends of Hawn announced it had secured

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Max Upchurch’s legacy

STE. GENEVIEVE – The family of Max Upchurch is proud to announce that a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization “The Max Upchurch Excellence Though Scouting Foundation” has been created to honor Max’s Legacy.   Max Upchurch proudly displays his Missouri State Diploma.   The Max Upchurch Excellence Through Scouting Foundation’s mission is to ensure that Max’s

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St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry thanks Valle Catholic schools

STE. GENEVIEVE – A “HUGE” thank you to the students, faculty and staff at Valle Catholic schools!   For Homecoming, they hosted a food drive and delivered multiple carloads of food (totalling 1200 lbs!) to the Ste. Genevieve St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity in helping

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary holds fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Brandi Schwartz, a physical therapist at Ste. Genevieve Elementary, ran in a marathon to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. SGES students and teachers helped raise money for Mrs. Schwartz’s run with a Pajama Day event. Altogether, the students, staff and faculty raised more than $438 in donations! The money donated

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Ste. Genevieve Elementary School launches Dancing Dragons POWER Group

STE. GENEVIEVE – This year, two teachers at Ste. Genevieve Elementary School: Mrs. Kueker and Mrs. Wibbenmeyer, will lead the POWER group Dancing Dragons at the school.   Participating students will learn dance technique and will lead their school in spirit and cheer.   The Dancing Dragons will perform at school events, such as Homecoming,

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Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts are up 7.5 percent

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts are up by more than $44,407 so far this calendar year. The September receipts were deposited in the city’s account at the Bank of Bloomsdale October 6th. The Missouri Department of Revenue reports the one percent general sales tax brought in $62,559.72 in September, raising the year

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