Blues, Brews & BBQ returns to downtown Farmington this weekend
Sixth annual event offers activities, events for all ages Kevin R. Jenkins, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com Discover Farmington’s Blues, Brews & BBQ (B3) returns Friday and Saturday to downtown Farmington and lives up to its name with lots of great music, beverages and barbecue for all ages. Since its start six years ago, the annual event has become…
Read MoreOfficer commended for response to drowning
Commendation letter read at Farmington council meeting Kevin R. Jenkins, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com A commendation written by Police Chief Chris Bullock recognizing a Farmington Police officer for saving the life of a drowning youth at Engler Park’s Giessing Lake and his attempt to save the life of another was read to the council and gallery by Councilor…
Read MoreLocal paramedic recognized for 20 years of service
Shane Cook, a flight nurse/paramedic with Air Evac Lifeteam in Farmington, was recently recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 20 consecutive years of National EMS Certification. According to NREMT, to maintain his status as a Nationally Registered Paramedic, Cook completed, on a biennial basis, the most comprehensive recertification program…
Read MoreParkland PRC unveils expanded facilities at open house, ribbon-cutting
New location at 1565 Ste. Genevieve Avenue in Farmington KEVIN R. JENKINS, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com The Parkland Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) held an open house and ribbon-cutting Thursday in recognition of its recent move from the center’s long-time home in Park Hills to its new location at 1565 Ste. Genevieve Ave. in Farmington. According to PRC Executive…
Read MoreFarmington City Council considers two rezoning requests
KEVIN R. JENKINS, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com Two public meetings regarding zoning requests and several other business items were covered during the Sept. 14 meeting of the Farmington City Council held in council chambers at city hall. The first hearing dealt with an application for rezoning at 316 N. Jefferson St., requested by MAPA LLC on behalf of…
Read MoreTrustees hear Library Services, MAC Foundation reports
Fiscal year 2024 tax rate unchanged KEVIN R. JENKINS, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com The annual Library Services report was among several reports the Mineral Area College Board of Trustees heard when the board met in regular session Sept. 14 in the VanHerck Board Room on the school’s Park Hills campus. Library Director Ryan Harrington reported a significant increase…
Read MoreSt. Francois County places new storm sirens at two locations
Paid for with FEMA grant and county-budgeted funds KEVIN R. JENKINS, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com Using a combination of a grant and budgeted funds to cover purchase and installation costs, the St. Francois County Commission announced Tuesday that two storm sirens had been erected — one near the Terre du Lac Country Club and another behind the baseball…
Read MoreHelp the Hungry Bar-B-Que fundraiser returns
Bag lunches available for pick up at two Farmington locations on Friday KEVIN R. JENKINS, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com The annual Help the Hungry Bar-B-Que, sponsored by Auffenberg Chevrolet in Farmington, returns to the Parkland from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. The fundraiser sells bag lunches with a choice of a pulled pork sandwich or barbecue hamburger, chips, a…
Read MorePCHAS holds double ribbon-cutting at Saturday ceremony
New Counseling & Enrichment Center, renaming of cottage Kevin R. Jenkins, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com Saturday was such a big day for Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) in Farmington that the non-profit held not one, but two ribbon-cutting ceremonies for an event that had as its main focus the grand opening of its new Counseling and Enrichment…
Read MoreFarmington city council hears report on Centene Center damage
Kevin R. Jenkins, kjenkins@dailyjournalonline.com The Farmington City Council learned about water damage repairs in progress at the Centene Center adjoined to the Community Civic Center, authorized the city administrator to apply for funding through a state program for sidewalk construction on Highway H, and set the city tax rate for the year 2023 when it…
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