Ste. Genevieve News

A word about lithium battery from the Ste Genevieve Fire District

STE. GENEVIEVE –   Lithium Ion batteries are everywhere.     Last week we responded for another fire involving a lithium ion battery.   The resident was attempting to change the hard drive in a laptop and apparently pierced the battery causing it to ignite. They attempted to smother the fire with a towel that

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Seal coat operations will impact traffic on Route T in St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve and Perry Counties

SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route T in St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Perry counties.   This section of roadway is located from Route OO in St. Francois County to Route BB in Perry County.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, July 13 through Thursday, July 16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Drivers should anticipate short, intermittent lane reductions in the vicinity of the work zone.     Seal coats are a pavement repair process that

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Museum presents Chester Bridge Part Two

Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker SeriesChester Bridge part TwoTuesday, July 7th @6:30PMThe Orris TheatrePresenter- David Dukephoto by Charlie BargmanOne of the largest infrastructure projects in our region is nearly complete. Construction of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, replacing the aging Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River, began in September 2023—and now the long-awaited

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Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park continues celebration of America’s 250th Birthday

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park.   This year, Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park is bringing the 250th commemoration to the local community through special events and a new exhibit.   August 8th and 9th, the park will host Celebrate America.  

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