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Back-to-school shoppers can save more this year during Missouri’s annual sales tax holiday
Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Aug. 4 and runs through midnight Aug. 6. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. During the sales tax holiday, state and local…
Read MoreCity discusses parking, audit
The City of Fredericktown’s Board of Aldermen held its regularly scheduled meeting, July 24. Prior to the start of work session business, the aldermen held a public hearing regarding the annexation of real estate located on the northwest corner of Hwy 72 and Hwy 67 into the city of Fredericktown. There were no members of…
Read MoreFrom Our Files
100 years –July 26, 1923 Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Asa of Advance, Mo. Tuesday bought the Commercial Hotel of this city of Mrs. Talbert, the change in management becoming effective at noon, Tuesday. The deal has been pending for two or three weeks, though lately it was generally understood to have failed. Mr. and Mrs.…
Read MoreSo many ways to help our waterways
The Ozark Regional Library partnered with Ozark Heritage Project Missouri Stream Team, Saturday, to “clean up” Saline Creek, near Azalea Park. The meet up, part of the summer reading program at ORL, helped introduce the community to Missouri Stream Team and its efforts to clean Missouri waterways. Missouri Stream Team was formed in 1988 with…
Read MoreBirth Announcement
Ezekiel Russell Everett Brianna Kemp and Joshua Kemp of Fredericktown would like to announce the birth of their son, Ezekiel Russell Everett, born July 11, 2023 at Parkland Health Center. He weighed 7 pounds, and was 19-1/2 inches long. Ezekiel was welcomed by siblings Jiraiya Kemp and Scarlet Kemp. Grandparents are Chuck and Sherilyn Archambo…
Read MoreOne step off the scales, another step toward inclusive health care
University of Missouri study shows that weighing female patients at health care visits is associated with negative mental health. A routine trip to the doctor’s office almost always includes being weighed, a request that can be stressful. However, stepping on the scale isn’t always necessary and as more people learn they can decline being weighed,…
Read MoreFredMo Nights Car Meets
The start of FredMo Nights Car Meet and hangout will be from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., July 28 at the Jaycee Soccer Fields. This is a free community event for both participants and spectators. Bring your cool rides, lawn chairs, and come hang out with fellow car enthusiasts. Spectators are absolutely welcome and food…
Read MorePutting the roll in ‘Spring Roll’
Noelle Wagner from Grown & Gathered Heirloom Farm visited the Fredericktown branch of the Ozark Regional Library, July 18, to teach participants how to make spring rolls. Wagner brought enough farm fresh ingredients for everyone in attendance to create and enjoy their very own creations. “I’m not an expert in spring rolls, but I’ve made…
Read MoreFire destroys home
The Fredericktown Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Madison 201 the afternoon of July 18. The initial call reported a person still being inside the residence, but fortunately crews arrived to find all members of the household out of the home. Fire Chief John Clark said, the call came in at 4:16 p.m.…
Read MoreStories from Historic Madison County
Fredericktown is working to revitalize its downtown historic district. As an effort to shine a light on the history of the community Historic Madison County has began compiling information about specific buildings in and around the court square. If you are interested in helping in this endeavor visit https://square.link/u/nBHDzXeR where you will be directed to…
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