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Car 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 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…
Read MorePatty Penguin returns in a new tale and finds new friends
After several years away, a familiar penguin is waddling back into the hearts of young readers just in time for Christmas. Author Kathy Grogan will host a book signing from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Park Hills Public Library to celebrate the release of her newest children’s book, “Patty Penguin Finds…
Read MoreFree Medical Equipment in St. Francois County
Residents in St. Francois County will soon have expanded access to free durable medical equipment through a new partnership between the Rural Parish Clinic of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and the St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (HELP), the region’s largest nonprofit provider of no-cost medical equipment. The Rural Parish Clinic, which serves uninsured…
Read MoreAttitude for Gratitude
🌟 INTRODUCING something NEW in the Daily Journal — our first-ever Attitude for Gratitude section! 🌟This is the perfect time of year to lift each other up, celebrate local businesses, and spread some well-deserved appreciation throughout our community! We’re calling on all businesses AND locals to join in!✨ Businesses can highlight their own business AND give a…
Read MoreKarsch Family Dental ribbon-cutting
The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 19, 2025 for Dr. Hallie Casteel to celebrate the opening of her new dental practice at 214 W. Karsch Blvd. in Farmington. She began practicing at Karsch Family Dental in October, following the purchase of the practice from Dr. Timothy McMann. Her husband,…
Read MoreBonne Terre garden club celebrates 90th anniversary
Bonne Terre Federated Garden Club with members and officers. Dan schunks The Bonne Terre Federated Garden Club celebrated its 90th anniversary with a tea party-luncheon at the Bonne Terre Nutrition Center, Tuesday, Nov. 17. The club was organized in 1934 and became associated with Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri in 1935. The organization was presented…
Read MoreCHS students place in STEM Day competition at US Tool
CHS students Will Moore, Neil Patel, and Chase Warden visited US Tool Group yesterday, where they participated in STEM Day and placed first against five other local schools, winning $500 for their school. Competitions involved creating strong passwords, giving and following specific instructions, and lean manufacturing with Legos.
Read MoreFarmington Middle School students named to All-District
These Farmington Middle School students were recently named to the East Central Middle School All-District Band: Delaney Duncan, trumpet alternate Autumn Flanders, flute Nathan Hooper, bass clarinet Chase Horton, bassoon Conner House, french horn honorable mention Henry Hunt, euphonium alternate Mira Kotagiri, trombone Mira Kotagiri, jazz trombone Audrey Wagganer, flute honorable mention The All-District Concert…
Read MoreVaughn recognized as the veteran of the game on Nov. 14
US Air Force Staff Sergeant Daryl Vaughn II was recognized as the veteran of the game in Mineral Area College’s “Salute to Service” portion of the Nov. 14 home basketball game. Vaughn has served in the US Air Force since 2020 and has been stationed at Lackland AFB in Texas and Minot AFB in North…
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