Yeager named Missouri All-State Band’s ‘first chair’ clarinet
Other FHS student musicians excelled as well After participating in auditions for the Missouri All-State Band at Hickman High School in Columbia last weekend, Farmington High School junior Elizabeth Yeager was not only chosen for the band but — based on her audition — was named “first chair” clarinet. The daughter of Kim Yeager, Chris…
Read MoreCounty hires park superintendent for Owl Creek
SFC also bringing on new assistant prosecutor The St. Francois County Commission moved ahead on plans to hire a park superintendent for Owl Creek Park when it met in regular session Tuesday on the third floor of the courthouse annex in Farmington. The commissioners voted to create the position of park superintendent at an annual…
Read MoreMarler Music Center sold to Springfield music store chain
Will be renamed ‘Ernie Williamson Music’ after first of the year Marler Music, a fixture on Park Hills Main Street since 1951 and in its present location since 1969, was sold on Dec. 1 to Ernie Williamson Music of Springfield. Bob Monks, owner of Marler’s since 2019, finished the transaction with a handshake between himself…
Read MoreIron Knot opens doors in historic Bonne Terre church
Bonne Terre has gained another business capitalizing on the rich architectural history of the community. The old First Congregational Church, the Masonic Lodge, and the house next to the church now make up a single enterprise, the Iron Knot. Owned and operated by Josh and Kindsey Black, located at 20 Church St., the church, which…
Read MoreNew Desloge boutique holds ribbon cutting
Kae & Co. Boutique, 322 North State St., in Desloge, held a ribbon cutting Friday in celebration of its new location. Owned and operated by Kayla Barlow, the boutique carries a variety of brands, sizes, and styles of women’s clothing from small to 3x, children’s from newborn to youth 7/8, as well as shoes, accessories,…
Read MoreSFC Commissioners hear Family Treatment Court report
Discuss hiring park ranger for Owl Creek After a week off to attend a state conference, the St. Francois County Commission met in regular session Nov. 28 in the courthouse annex, where it discussed a number of items, including a presentation on Family Treatment Court and the hiring of a park ranger to oversee Owl…
Read MoreCandy Cane Hunt draws children to Bonne Terre City Park
Saturday found the annual Bonne Terre Park Board-sponsored Candy Cane Hunt taking place in Bonne Terre City Park. Children and parents gathered in the senior center, where a reformed Grinch posed with children in the spirit of the season. The athletic field behind the center was covered with various candy canes, and eager tots raced…
Read MoreSanta makes stop at ‘Desloge Christmas in the Park’
Santa took time out from his busy schedule Saturday to visit the good girls and boys in Desloge. Christmas in the Park, sponsored by the Desloge Public Library, kicked off with the sprightly elf from the North Pole riding on the front of a Desloge fire truck with a reformed Grinch, starting at Christine’s Café…
Read MoreDemolition means new beginning for Bonneville Plaza
Demolition of the old Don Hawk grocery store was just the first step in the revitalization of the Bonneville Plaza in Bonne Terre. The multi-million-dollar project, which is a joint venture between Hubbard Enterprises and Hulsey Properties, is attempting to revive the prime commercial area situated east of US 67 on K highway. The…
Read MoreLeadwood receiving funds to replace water system
Through a $3,363.300 USDA Development Grant After suffering through decades of discolored, foul-smelling water, the residents of Leadwood received some much anticipated and long-awaited news Monday night during the monthly board of alderman meeting. City Clerk Amanda Queen announced that the city, working in conjunction with Taylor Engineering, has been notified that they have received…
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