Ste. Genevieve News

Ste. Genevieve Rotary names Paul Harris Fellows

STE. GENEVIEVE –The Ste. Genevieve Rotary Club recognized a number of members recently as Paul Harris Fellows. A Paul Harris Fellow is a person who has been recognized for contributing at least $1000 to the Rotary Foundation, which is spent on humanitarian efforts around the world, or providing exemplary service to the club and or the local

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Blood and platelet donors needed around Fourth of July

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As summer officially begins and people gather for holiday celebrations, the American Red Cross reminds communities that patients are counting now on the generosity of blood and platelet donors, especially around the Fourth of July. The Red Cross sees about a 21% decline in blood and platelet donations during holiday weeks,

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Franklin Bridge made ready for its second hundred years

By Don Pritchard with photos by Randy Ruzicka and Karen Stuppy ST. MARY — After more than 102 years, the Franklin Bridge looks pretty good for its age.   After being knocked off its piers once and bearing the weight of more traffic than its builders could have imagined, the three-ton-capacity bridge is actually in

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office report

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report.   Arrested Person: 8  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 2 Animal Control: 16 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 6 Brush Fire: Burglary: Careless and Imprudent: 3 Check Well Being:

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Black bear struck and killed on Route B in Ste. Genevieve County

STE. GENEVIEVE — Missouri Department of Conservation Agent Rob Sulkowski confirmed Monday, reports of a deceased bear in Ste. Genevieve County. Sulkowski says the bear was discovered roadside on Route B Friday in the Staabtown area. He believes it to the same one which was reported Thursday in the Ozora area near Route M. He

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