Deadline extended for history book

Bonne Terre residents still have time to submit their family histories for the Bonne Terre History and Families Book.

The deadline to submit histories and order copies of the book has been extended to Jan. 31.

Residents are encouraged to submit a 500-word family history and one photograph. For a fee, extra words and additional photographs may be included.

The book is being sold for $54.95 plus $6 for shipping unless you are able to pick up the book at the Bonne Terre Memorial Library.

This month, the Bonne Terre Historical Society will be collecting church, school and business histories. For more information, call 573-358-2260.