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Murray appointed as circuit judge by governor
Governor Mike Kehoe announced judicial appointments to the 24th and 32nd judicial courts on Oct. 3. According to a release issued by the governor’s office, Joseph Murray III, of Farmington, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Julia Koester of Cape Girardeau was named Circuit Judge for the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Before…
Read MoreMany pups and cats looking for homes
Stephanie Kim, Editor The Department of Agriculture has placed a rule with local pounds that the animals that go to animal control (ACO) only have 12 days before they are euthanized. It is assumed that 12 days includes the 7-day stray hold before they can be networked out, in case an owner reclaims them. There…
Read MoreFamily’s passion for rock hunting leads to crystal shop
The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce conducted a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration on September 24 at Tree of Elements, located at 323 Main St. in Park Hills. The event was attended by fellow chamber members, area business and community leaders, family, friends, customers, and other well-wishers. Co-owners Andreana and Donnie Johnson expressed their appreciation…
Read MoreLeadington Aldermen discuss community betterment grants
The Leadington Board of Aldermen convened for its September meeting on September 23 at 6 p.m. in the City Municipal Building. Following the call to order, the Board approved the minutes from the regular meetings of August 19 and August 29, as well as the minutes from the closed sessions. They also approved financial reports…
Read MoreA life of service: Moss marks 50 years
Across the decades, from her late teenage years to her approaching retirement, Sharon Moss has spent her entire adult life serving Veterans at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center, and on September 24, she marked a significant milestone: 50 years of federal service. “It feels like time has flown by, like I haven’t been…
Read MoreFarmington Council tackles budget and State’s SORTS facility consolidation
At the top of the Sept. 22 Farmington City Council meeting, Mayor Chris Morrison took a moment to recognize Keith Edgar, who retired on Aug. 29 after 34 years as a lineman with the city. His wife, Carol Edgar, was also recognized for her years of service with Preferred Land Title, prior to her recent…
Read MoreMercy’s Midwest Health celebrates with ribbon-cutting and blessing ceremony
Nine clinics formerly operating under the Midwest Health banner in St. Francois County officially became part of the larger Mercy Health System and completed rebranding effective September 1. This partnership continues building on more than a decade of collaboration between Mercy and Midwest Health. For patients, it means new technology, seamless care coordination, and access…
Read MoreDeja Vu Resale grand opening; fundraising for foster-based animal rescue
St. Francois County’s newest resale mall celebrated its grand opening on Sept. 6 with an independent ribbon-cutting ceremony, raffles, door prizes, and special sales events. Deja Vu Resale Mall is located at 19 Pointview Dr., in the newly renovated Bonne Terre Plaza, where neighbors include Bloom Beauty Institute, TR Fitness, DG Market, and several others.…
Read MoreCentral Board approves appointments and recognizes achievements
The Central R-3 Board of Education convened on September 15 in the high school auditorium in Park Hills for a regular session, which included appointments that are made annually in September, acceptance of resignations, and several well-deserved recognitions. Board approvals At the top of the meeting, the Board approved the consent agenda, minutes from meetings…
Read MoreCain case scheduled for February 2026 review
As previously reported in the Daily Journal, Kolt Edward Thomas Cain, 18, of Farmington, was charged on Aug. 18 by the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with one count of promoting child pornography and three counts of child pornography possession. The case is complicated by the question of the defendant’s mental capacity and ability…
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