Ste. Genevieve News

Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Thursday, September 11 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Cmmission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes   THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025   215T Day of the July Term.   The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment.   Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners Cory […]

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Museum will host program on historic Koetting Building

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum is located in a building that is steeped in history–The Koetting Building!   Jack and Mickey Koetting will present the fascinating history of this building and the Koetting family dating back to the 1800’s and their migration to the United States.     The Koetting Building has been

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Discover nature at MDC’s Horton Farm Conservation Area in Ste. Genevieve County

By Josh Hartwig     STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites the public to experience the natural beauty and recreation opportunities at Horton Farm Conservation Area. This roughly 650-acre area blends forests, fields, and fishing waters, making it an ideal destination for both seasoned outdoorsmen and families seeking a fun

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Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II hosts chamber leadership meeting, showcases programming

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District recently welcomed the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce Leadership group for a daylong look at how students learn, lead, and create across all grade levels.     On Sept. 17, representatives from local businesses and organizations—including Eric Scott Leathers, First State Community Bank, Independence Center

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Sale of Illinois newspapers puts new state law to the test

Illinois law requires media companies to provide four months of notice before sale By BEN SZALINSKI, Capitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com   Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that Better Newspapers Inc. did not sell all of its newspapers to Paxton Media Group.   SPRINGFIELD – A newspaper publisher in central and southern Illinois

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Festus man faces DWI charge following high speed chase

STE. GENEVIEVE – A 21-year-old Festus was arrested following a high speed chase through Ste. Genevieve late Friday night.   According to reports, police picked up a white Dodge Ram without lights going 120 mph southbound on Highway 61 north of Bloomsdale.   The chase moved quickly through the county and then entered the Ste.

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