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PBS films Missouri’s ‘Awesome Kid’ in Fredericktown
Video series will feature an ‘Awesome Kid’ from each state for America’s 250th birthday Many kids like to imagine they can slay dragons, but Owen Sooter had the opportunity to add dragon-slaying to his resume when the St. Louis-based Public Broadcast System’s affiliate station, Nine PBS, came to town. Owen unleashed his vivid imagination onto…
Read MoreMadison County Senior Center Still Hanging on With Help from Concerned Citizens
Teri Moss The Madison County Senior Center has been operating at a deficit for several months and was slated to close on Oct. 31, 2025. Because of the generosity of Phil and Mary Page, joined by eight business owners in Madison County, the center has been able to remain open, and it is hoped that…
Read MoreJustice Bowman: The Heart of a Champion
By Teri Moss Sometimes the only limitations we have are the ones we place on ourselves. Even in a wheelchair, Justice Bowman placed no limitations on himself. When he thought of something he wanted to do, he always enlisted his siblings’ help. Getting to the top of a water slide and then going down the…
Read MoreCity of Fredericktown accepting lifeguard applications for city pool
The City of Fredericktown, which is an equal opportunity employer, announced that it is accepting applications for lifeguards and a manager for the Memorial Park swimming pool for the summer. Applications are available at City Hall, 202 West College, Fredericktown, and will be accepted until all the positions have been filled. Harbison said the city…
Read MoreHinkle awarded Belcher Scholarship
Fredericktown Library’s new Branch Manager writes cozy mysteries
The Fredericktown Ozark Regional Library just got a new branch manager. Shaen Mehl (SHAY-ehn) served as the Youth Director at the Ironton Ozark Regional Library from 2005 to 2014. Now she will schedule programs at the Fredericktown Library after an absence of over a decade. She left to take care of her toddler at the…
Read MoreFredericktown recovers from record breaking snowfall
Madison County set a new record for two-day snowfall on Jan. 24 and 25 with 14 inches in Fredericktown, according to the National Weather Service. The snowfall broke the previous two-day event record of 12″ on March 15, 1999, according to National Weather Service Meteorologist Alex Elmore. He said the snow will be built up…
Read MoreMadison County Soil & Water board member voting open Feb. 1 – 20
Election for Madison County Soil & Water Conservation District board members will be held Feb. 1-20th Voters in Madison county may download a ballot or pick one up from the Madison County SWCD office at 1092 City Lake Road Fredericktown, Mo 63645. Hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A land representative…
Read MoreGlass Slipper holds ribbon cutting for new Bridal Boutique
The Glass Slipper held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 31, to celebrate its move and expansion, including the Bridal Boutique, all at its new location at 10 Court Sq. Guests were invited to browse and try on clothing. The Glass Slipper is a unique shopping experience offered through HOPE: Healing Our Past Experiences. Executive…
Read MoreFrom Our Files
100 YEARS AGO – January 28, 1926 The welcome news comes this week that the State Highway Department is ready at once to undertake the construction of a new road to connect Fredericktown with Highway No. 9, incidentally connecting both No. 23 and No. 70 with that paved highway. Representatives of a public utilities concern…
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