Ste. Genevieve News

French Colonial America (FCA) receives major gift

STE. GENEVIEVE – French Colonial America is pleased to announce the receipt of a major donation from St. Louis-area businessman and philanthropist, David T. Orthwein.    Mr. Orthwein’s generous gift of $500,000 will be applied to the renovation of the Beauvais-Linden House (now also called the Hands-on History House). A portion of the gift also

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Bloomsdale Elementary School hosts 2022 Betty’s Color Splash

STE. GENEVIEVE — Recently, Bloomsdale Elementary School Running Club teamed up with the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center, the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce and NJHS to host the first annual Betty’s Color Splash 1 Mile Fun Run at Bloomsdale Elementary School. This run was organized and held in memory of SGHS alumna and former

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Ste. Genevieve city sales tax receipts are up seven percent

STE. GENEVIEVE — So far this year, Ste. Genevieve’s one percent general sales tax has brought in seven percent more revenue that the first four months of 2021.   The city’s two other sales taxes brought in a similar percentage increase.   The Missouri Department of Revenue recently transferred the April 2022 proceeds to the

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GFWC Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve receives record number of awards at state convention

STE. GENEVIEVE – At the most recent GFWC of Missouri State Conference in Springfield, the Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve again excelled, taking home 33 award certificates, including the Top Club award, which tied an existing record for number of awards. As President Diane Miller exclaimed, “We are a Club that does extremely well at

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SGCMH, MU Extension join to combat drug abuse

STE. GENEVIEVE – Joining forces with the University of Missouri Extension, Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) has recently received a grant to help combat drug use.   Mary Bleckler, Community Champion for the hospital helped to facilitate the grant.   “As community champion, my role is to bring community and healthcare closer together for

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SGCMH offers youngsters Home Alone and Babysitting classes 

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) is offering its popular Home Alone and Babysitting classes.   Home Alone includes discussions on safety, first aid and self-care and will help prepare children for the times when they will be home alone. Registration fee is $10. The date and time for Home Alone will

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