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Bader, Wyatt Tie In St. Mary Mayoral Race
The race for mayor in the city of St. Mary ended in a tie Tuesday [June 2]. Incumbent Gloria Bader and former mayor Carl Wyatt each garnered 37 votes in a three-person race. Former alderman Paul Franklin received nine votes. County Clerk Sue Wolk said on Tuesday night that she would recount the votes on…
Read MoreClearing A Tree Off Main Street
Ste. Genevieve city workers last Wednesday removed a tree that had fallen in the yard at Dr. Hertich’s House and was spread across North Main Street between Merchant and Jefferson. Wet ground likely contributed to the tree falling over. (Photo by TOBY CARRIG/Herald staff)
Read MoreJour De Fete Organizer Speaks With Aldermen About Moving Forward On This Year’s Event
Jami Inman, long-time Jour de Fete Committee president, hopes a 53rd festival will take place this year. The catastrophic flood of 1993 has so far been the only event to cause cancellation of the celebration that began in 1966. Inman spoke to the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen last Thursday night to update city officials…
Read MorePickle Springs Parking Presents Problem On Dorlac Road
Parking on Dorlac Road near the Pickle Springs Conservation area took up a good portion of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission’s abbreviated meeting on May 26. The regular Monday meeting did not take place due to the Memorial Day holiday, but the commissioners met for about two hours the next day to address a few…
Read MoreStart Your Engines: Kart, Lawnmower Races Start This Weekend
The Ste. Genevieve County Race Series will kick off its 2020 season this Saturday night. The series takes place at the Ste. Genevieve County Fairgrounds with events every other weekend. The series had been scheduled to start earlier this year but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Racing dates are set for June 20, July…
Read MoreChamber Of Commerce Announces Cancellation Of Gala, Fourth Of July Event; Postponement Of Concerts
The Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce last week announced cancellations and schedule changes related to precautions for the coronavirus pandemic. With social distancing and prohibitions on large public gatherings, the chamber already had delayed its annual Gala, where it presents various awards to local businesses and community leaders. Last week, in the chamber’s newsletter, director…
Read MoreBoyer, Hatfield Earn Top Academic Honors
Ste. Genevieve High School recently announced the Class of 2020 valedictorian, Christian Boyer, and salutatorian, Koby Hatfield. During high school, Boyer earned A honor roll every semester and a spot in the top 10 percent each year. He also won numerous class awards, including two for French and one for English. He also was chosen…
Read MoreSte. Genevieve Elementary School Library Receives Annual Donation From Webbs
Robert and Peggy Webb have made generous donations to the Ste. Genevieve Elementary School’s library over the past few years. Those donations have funded new book purchases for the students. This year, the Webbs’ donation will go toward replacing some of those best-loved children’s books, including sets by award-winning authors. The library is named the…
Read MoreCrisis Averted: Roofing Project Finished After Subcontractor Walks Off Job Site
Possible disaster was narrowly avoided last week in the restoration of the 87-year-old new home of the Ste. Genevieve Art Guild. The old Ste. Genevieve Museum building, built in 1933 for the city’s 1935 bicentennial, was scheduled to have its roof replaced last week. Tim Pekios of Midwest Environmental did the asbestos remediation and removed…
Read MoreSix Requests Approved In First Heritage Commission Meeting Since February 24
Meeting for the first time since February 24, members of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission addressed six requests for certificates of appropriateness in about 25 minutes on May 18. The group met at its usual venue in the council room at City Hall, but had each applicant wait outside the room until their case came…
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