Less than two weeks remain to donate to ‘Season of Hope’
With the holiday season now in motion, the Season of Hope team has been working like Santa’s elves to bring joy to St. Francois County children. The Season of Hope event is an effort to raise money for the children in need of toys for Christmas. The project is sponsored by the St. Francois County…
Read MoreAnnual Thanksgiving Feast is back to deliver meals and smiles
Thanksgiving is the time for food and family for many people, but the holiday season also comes with food insecurity for struggling households. Shared Blessings Inc. is hosting its annual Thanksgiving Feast to help those in need. Volunteers and donations are still needed for the event, which will be taking place on Thursday, Friday and…
Read MoreParkland Cycle Servants’ annual Toy Run a success
With the holiday season arriving, it is the time for giving and spreading cheer. A time for the community to rally together for those in need. The Parkland Cycle Servants did just that on Saturday, Nov. 4, when they held their annual Toy Run to benefit the Season of Hope program. Helping around 1,100 children…
Read MoreSFCCP covers seasonal events at final meeting for 2023
The St. Francois County Community Partnership (SFCCP) held its last meeting for 2023, where updates were given on the organization’s programming and other topics. The Nov. 8 meeting started with discussions on Season of Hope, prevention programs, grants, and office closures for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Program Director Dawn Sander discussed Season of Hope’s need for…
Read MoreDowntown Park Hills Scarecrow Contest announces winners
The fifth annual Scarecrow Contest in Park Hills was a scary success, with the four winners being selected Nov. 2. The Downtown Park Hills Association (DPHA) wrote in a Facebook post, “We are thrilled to reveal the champions of this year’s Downtown Park Hills Association Scarecrow Contest! In its 5th edition, the level of creativity…
Read More‘Season of Hope’ needs donations this year more than ever
After helping over 1,100 area children receive Christmas gifts last year, St. Francois County Community Partnership (SFCCP) is once again relying on donations from the community to spread holiday cheer through its annual program, Season of Hope. According to Program Coordinator Dawn Sander, with the need for contributions still high, the not-for-profit organization is depending…
Read MoreSix-year-old boy latest victim from Oct. 16 fatal car accident
The family of Amelia Biri, the 10-year-old Richwoods girl who passed away in a single-car traffic accident Oct. 16, now mourns another loss with the death Wednesday of 6-year-old Linkin. Biri was killed in the fatal accident, while Elis, 8, and Linkin Wideman, were transported by separate emergency helicopters to Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in…
Read MoreAnnual Bonne Terre Cookie Trail still accepting sponsors
What started as a spin-off event by Shari House and Jane Cook is now an annual affair for the people of Bonne Terre. Matt Crabtree, executive director of the Bonne Terre Chamber of Commerce, said, “[the event] was a way to get participants to patronize some of our local businesses. We’ve got a small business…
Read More‘Witches Night’ brings spooky spirit to downtown Park Hills
Crowd comes out for costume contest, food trucks, vendor booths and fun “I wonder if this is a witch thing?” a woman pondered as she walked up West Main St. in Park Hills Friday evening. A ‘witch thing’ it was for sure, with about 60 vendors and over 30 people entered in the witch costume…
Read MoreSpecialist offers homeowners practical tips for ‘Weatherization Month’
Spread the word, save your family, and spare your furnace! October is a great time to focus on conserving energy in our homes, as it is National Energy Awareness and Weatherization Month. The crucial time to pay extra attention to how much electricity and energy we are using in order to save some — and…
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