Opinions

Looking back at Herald issues from March 2000 (See Page 5B.) has made me reflect back upon this past year. Life really changed during that time. In February 2020, talk of a deadly coronavirus – a term I don’t think many of us had even heard before – making its way from China into other…

By MARK EVANS MEVANS@STEGENHERALD.COM The thought had already been percolating in my mind that a follow up would be nice, looking at some of those who paved the way for the Ste. Genevieve National Historical Park by building the community’s heritage tourism industry and preserving our unique built heritage. Local historian Bob Mueller was of…

To the Editor: I would like to bring to the residents of Ste. Genevieve County the idea that it is time to expand Medicaid in Missouri. This is now even more imperative with the troubling issue of a pandemic stalking us. Nineteen percent of Missouri adults living in rural areas are uninsured, compared to 12…

By Sharon Braun Community Counseling Center Beginning in 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month for the purpose of bringing public attention to the positive aspects of mental health and their prevention and intervention. National, state and local organizations offer mental wellness activities, screenings, statistics, education and resources to promote awareness…

The Ste. Genevieve Herald’s website, www.stegenherald.com, was switched to a new hosting company on March 31. One of the electronic edition subscribers has raved about the switch, saying the e-edition was now easier to read than it was previously. For those who want to check it out free, the e-edition is available until Friday, when…

To The Editor: The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department would like to thank all members of the community for their support, cooperation and compliance of county-wide restrictions and social distancing during this current pandemic. We understand how difficult this has been for everyone, ranging from emotional issues to financial issues. As we move forward into…

By SANDRA BELL Ste. Genevieve Co. Health Dept. The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department would like to express deep appreciation for the county-wide support we have received from residents, businesses and community leaders during the response stage of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we enter into the recovery stage and begin to open businesses and the…

By Betty Valle Gegg Naeger The tragedy of the influenza epidemic of 1918 has especially influenced my ancestral family. However, it was February of 1920 when the pandemic reached my grandparents’ home in St. Mary, reducing the household of six to only two within 10 days. No, I hadn’t been born yet then so I…

To The Editor: I just wanted to state here that I read the full article in the Herald [April 15 edition regarding lawsuits filed against the 154 Homeowners Association]. I am a tad upset, as anyone can make a motion for a temporary restraining order with their side of the events, but there was zero…

By DENA KREITLER STE. GENEVIEVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE As a chamber director, we face many obstacles each day on how to best promote our local business community. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and our job takes a completely different turn. Having been in this position for 20 years, never have I had something of…