Ste. Genevieve News

National Collection Week begins for Operation Christmas Child

MISSOURI – The collection season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse began Monday as nearly 5,000 drop-off locations open across the country. Individuals, families and groups across Missouri have the opportunity to pack a shoebox gift filled with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need and drop them off now.

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Southeast Missouri State University welcomes students

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University is proud to celebrate with our newest students on beginning their first year at SEMO.   Altenburg, MO Ashley Mcmeans of Altenburg, MO Lucas Skidmore of Altenburg, MO   Chester, IL Macey Ludwig of Chester, IL Taylor Mortrud of Chester, IL Kathrine Pierce of Chester, IL Kyndl

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I support Ste. Genevieve and Iron Counties in defense of the Hancock Amendment

By Bryant Wolfin, state repesentative STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — As the elected State Representative for Missouri House District 145, Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties, I stand firmly in support of the constitutional challenge brought forward by Ste. Genevieve and Iron Counties to defend local taxpayers,local decision-making, and the rule of law in Missouri.   This

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Pierre Menard Home is subject of next museum speaker presentation

The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center  welcomes Shane Wagner, a ranger with the Illinois Department of Resources to its next speaker series this Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 pm at the Orris Theater. Wagner will explore the history and lasting significance of the Pierre Menard Home—the final surviving remnant of old Kaskaskia. Its importance lies

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Ste. Genevieve County sales tax receipts are down for the month and down so far this year

JEFFERSON CITY – Ste. Genevieve County sales tax receipts were down for the month of October and down so far in 2025 according to the Missouri Department of Revenue.   The D-O-R reported each of the county’s five sales taxes: General, County, County Law Enforcement, Additional County Capital Improvements I and Additional County Capital Improvements

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Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts are down for the month and down so far this year

JEFFERSON CITY – Ste. Genevieve sales tax receipts were down for the month of October and down so far in 2025 according to the Missouri Department of Revenue.   The D-O-R reports the one percent general sales tax brought in $56,592.87 in October, down nealry $10,000 from October 2024.   So far this calendar year,

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University of Missouri Extension offers farm tax workshop

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Tax consequences of the previous year are not often thought about until the bill comes due the next year – when nothing can be done. Depending on payment amounts received, livestock sales, and other circumstances, producers could face substantial tax obligations in 2025.   To help farmers navigate these challenges, Rachel

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