Ste. Genevieve News

Red Cross and PEANUTS®: Be Kind, Give Blood or Platelets in April

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — April is National Volunteer Month, and the American Red Cross is celebrating the millions of people who volunteer to give blood, platelets and plasma throughout the year. This month, the Red Cross and PEANUTS® are joining forces as a reminder that it’s cool to be kind and help save lives.   Don’t […]

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A little more than one-tenth of Ste. Genevieve voters cast ballots yesterday

STE. GENEVIEVE – Only 10.7 percent of Ste. Genevieve County voters went to the polls yesterday, that’s 1,403 of 13,105   Among the contested items on the ballot:   A 3/8s percent sales tax to cover the cost of 911 service in the county passed 67-33 percent.   A three percent sales tax on the

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An environmental study can help Ste. Genevieve in the fracking sand mine fight

by Matt Ankney, outdoor photographer, Ozark wilderness guide, and founder of SAVE HAWN! The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the main regulator of the environment on the state level. The DNR’s original intent and mission statement is to “protect the air, land, (and) water…”, determining whether or not something you and your loved

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Grants awarded to Perry, Ste. Genevieve County Jails

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Public Safety has approved a total of over $9.9 million in grants to 43 sheriff’s offices across the state for security and other improvements to local jails – including facilities in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties.   The Perry County Jail will receive $44,022.22 and   The Ste. Genevieve County

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New Madrd Earthquakes presentation planned for the Museum Learning Center in Ste. Genevieve

STE. GENEVIEVE – The New Madrid earthquakes were the biggest earthquakes in American history. They occurred in the central Mississippi Valley, but were felt as far away as New York City, Boston, Montreal, and Washington D.C. Michael Fix, Professor of Geology, will give a special presentation on the New Madrid earthquakes on Saturday, April 15

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Ste. Genevieve Police Department to participate in youth seat belt enforcement

STE GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Police Department has announced it is joining with statewide law enforcement April 1-15th for a high visibility youth seat belt mobilization to help increase seat belt use among teens and reduce highway fatalities. ​ Only 71.8 percent of Missouri teens wear their seat belts when driving or riding in a

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