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Ironton man charged with sexual assault in Farmington
Karsten Brian Abbott, 24, of Ironton, was charged on Dec. with two counts of statutory sodomy and three counts of child molestation from incidents that took place between Dec. 6 and Dec. 15, 2025, in Farmington. Law enforcement investigators attended an interview on Dec. 23, 2025, at the Children’s Advocacy Center, where the victim described…
Read MoreMultiple fire companies respond to residential fire on Highway NN
The Bismarck Fire Protection District issued the following public statement on Dec. 27, 2025: At 1:42 PM on 12/27)2025 the Bismarck Fire Protection District was dispatched by St.Francois County 911 to a Residential Structure Fire on the 1800 Block of Highway NN. Engine 3160, arrived on the scene to a single story residence that was…
Read MoreC-Barn acquired by Midwest Petroleum
After 34 years of ownership, Jim and Ray Johnson are selling their eight C-Barn stores to Midwest Petroleum. “We were 50/50 partners on them and we’re both in our 60s now, and after 34 years, we were just ready to retire,” Jim, 65, said. He was on a phone call, after his last sale on…
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Read MoreGuy “Butch” Rasnic
Guy “Butch” Rasnic, age 71, passed away on December 12, 2025, leaving behind a life defined by devotion to family, service to his country, and a playful wit that found humor in everyday moments. Born on Oct. 25, 1954, in Bonne Terre, Butch grew up in the “Show Me State,” graduating from high school and…
Read MoreDesloge VFW makes donation to Park Hills Senior Center
During a brief ceremony, Desloge VFW Post 2426 presented a check to the Park Hills Senior Center on Nov. 24, 2025. Several staff and patrons were present at the event along with Holly Buxton, Senior Center Executive Director.
Read MoreParkland opens new Heart Health Center at Farmington campus
Parkland Health Center announced on Dec. 8, 2025, that the BJC Medical Group cardiology team has relocated to a newly completed facility in Farmington. Cardiologists Andre Bouhasin, MD, Azamuddin Khaja, MD, and Archana Sinha, MD, along with advanced practice providers Kristin Jennings, FNP, and Ryane Fitzwater, PA-C, are now seeing patients at the new Heart…
Read MoreCar strikes Strange Dental
The Farmington Fire Department secured the roof on a building after a vehicle jumped the curb and struck a support beam at Strange Dental. The accident occurred just before 3 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, at 109 S. Franklin St. in Farmington. The driver was not harmed, and the primary building structure remained intact.…
Read MoreDon’t miss the Midnight Promise Gala
Little Learners Spectrum Center (Little Learners Farmington) is a nonprofit childcare center that aims to provide affordable, inclusive child care services (including preschool and wrap-around care). The Gala is part of their fundraising efforts to support their mission and programs. Learn more at facebook.com/littlelearnersspectrumcenter
Read MoreHeisel family donates to FHS robotics program
The Farmington High School Robotics Program, Team IgKnight 5060, recently expressed its appreciation to the Heisel family for its $1,000 donation to support the program. The robotics program provides students with hands-on experience in engineering, coding, teamwork, and problem-solving, but participation comes at a high cost. Expenses include a $6,300 registration fee, equipment purchases, and…
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