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The annual Pioneer Days festival in Marquand went on without a hitch last weekend, with a few notable changes which attracted attention and comments from the community. “Every year, Pioneer Days comes and I get to see everyone in the community having a great time,” event organizer Amanda Gwinn said. “The smiles, and being able…

The Fredericktown R-I School Board met for its monthly meeting, Sept. 19.  Before jumping into the agenda, Superintendent Chadd Starkey said, he would like to publicly thank Alternative School Principal Eddie Dunivan and his staff for handling a very serious safety issue which occurred last week (Sept. 14). “They handled it perfectly and probably saved…

Excitement is building in Fredericktown as the Fredericktown R-1 School District prepares for a week-long Homecoming celebration with the theme “Blackcats Turn UP.”  The highlight of the Homecoming week will undoubtedly be the Homecoming Parade and Kickoff Celebration. The festivities are set to kick off on Sunday, October 8, beginning at 3 p.m. The parade…

100 years – Sept. 27, 1923 What is believed to have been the heaviest sentence ever given in the state of Missouri for the sale of liquor, was handed out Tuesday in the Circuit Court here when Herman Potts was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. G.H. Hahn this week showed us the mummy…

Submitted By Fredericktown Chapter Reporters Clara Basden and Mattie Miller Clara Basden is currently serving as our Fredericktown FFA Chapter Co-Reporter.  She is one of the students that is in charge of the Fredericktown FFA T-Shirt Design Crew. Clara and Ella Clauser design and screen print t-shirts for school and community organizations.  Clara also maintains…

The Madison County Fair is back Friday, Oct. 6, through Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Wanda Priest Park/Azalea Park in Fredericktown. Friday, October 6th: A Sweet Start to the Weekend Kickstart your weekend with the Fall Pumpkin Dessert Contest and the Pumpkin Carving/Decoration Contest. Bring your creative pumpkin designs and indulge in delicious pumpkin treats.…

By: Audrey B. Unruh You never know I recently heard a story that I thought was quite interesting.   There was a young man named Bill that had just graduated from Stanford.  He had been dating a young lady by the name of Sandy who was also attending Stanford. He wanted to meet her parents, so…

Submitted by Chapter Reporters Mattie Miller and Clara Basden  The Fredericktown FFA Chapter held the Chapter Meet and Greet Aug. 29.  After the business was conducted, all members were able to get ice cream then go out to the soccer fields where cornhole boards were set up. Every member was able to pick partners and…

Fredericktown Intermediate School Spotlight Provided by FIS Fredericktown Intermediate is off to a great start with lots of educational experiences for the new school year.  FIS teachers are offering challenging but engaging activities to provide students a great opportunity to have fun while learning.  Third grade has been busy hatching eggs, learning about the developing…

Furever Paws and Claws rescue “Penny,” an approximately 2 year-old blue/white pitbull mix, was abandoned at Amidon in July.  “I am a small pitbull weighing only 33 pounds,” “Penny” told Furever Paws and Claws. “I love people and want to be with them all the time.” Charlet Pense with Furever Paws and Claws Rescue said,…