Ste. Genevieve News

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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Annie’s Project

STE. GENEVIEVE – Are you a woman involved in agriculture? Would you like to learn how to strengthen your farming operation and network with other women in the industry? Join University of Missouri Extension a virtual Annie’s Project course! Annie’s Project provides women with education in production, market, financial, legal and human risk management. Participants

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Geggs recognized as owner of a Missouri Century Farm

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo.—Clement and Delores “Dee” Gegg were recognized as the owner of a 2022 Missouri Century Farm. This program celebrates the lasting contributions farmers and ranchers have made to our country’s and state’s heritage. Located in River Aux Vases, Gegg Farms has been in the family since 1898, with 107 acres qualifying for the

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Governor Parson orders Capitol Dome lighted red in honor of fallen firefighters

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome lighted red beginning at sunset on Saturday, October 8 until sunrise on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in honor of fallen firefighters.   The lighting coincides with the annual memorial weekend of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and its Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters tribute. The

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MU Extension hosts Adopt-a-Family Program for local families in need this season

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension will once again this season host the Ste. Genevieve Adopt-a-Family program. The Adopt-a-Family program helps create a positive and memorable holiday for children in Ste. Genevieve County by providing gifts, clothing, and necessities to families in need. The focus is on children under the age of

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Route O in Ste. Genevieve County reduced for pavement repairs

SIKESTON–Route O in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.  This section of roadway is located from Route 32 to Route 61 near Bloomsdale, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 11 through Thursday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.   The work zone will be

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Route Y in Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois Counties reduced for pavement repairs

SIKESTON–Route Y in Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois Counties will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.   This section of roadway is located from Route D in St. Francois County to I-55 near Bloomsdale, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 11 through Thursday, Oct. 20 from 7 a.m.

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Rural Heritage Day to feature Felix Valle House State Historic Park

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Celebrate the wide array of history from 1750 to 1950 with the team members at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, during Rural Heritage Day.  Demonstrators will be on site showcasing crafts and trades such as historical cooking, weaving, spinning, musketry, smithing,

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