Outdoors
Farmington Skate Park Hosts “Farmtown Throwdown” Competition Nov. 1
Did you know Downtown Farmington is home to the largest outdoor concrete skate park in Southeast Missouri? The 30,000-square-foot facility at 400 Sainte Genevieve Avenue offers challenging twists and turns for both beginners and advanced riders — welcoming inline skates, skateboards, and BMX bikes. On Saturday, Nov. 1, the park will host the Farmtown Throwdown…
Read MoreBusy day for Desloge: Groundbreaking and Ribbon-cutting
Monday morning was a busy morning in the City of Desloge. At 9 a.m., a long-awaited infrastructure project on the east side of US 67 signaled a major obstacle being overcome for the city in the development of the East Outer Road area. The project will bring water and sewer service to that part of…
Read MoreBonne Terre Block Party
August 23 is the date for the fifth annual Bonne Terre Block Party in downtown Bonne Terre. That Saturday, the party will start at 10 a.m. and continue until 10 p.m. on West School St. and Division St. with a variety of food trucks and vendors, entertainment, and fun for the kids as well. This…
Read MoreDesloge roundabout construction continues
Stephanie Kim, Editor Roundabout construction continues in Desloge. The current signal lights are to be removed in order to build the new roundabout. Anticipated completion is winter of 2025, though this is mainly dependent on the weather. According to MoDOT, the roundabout will “improve safety and overall efficiency of the intersection.” A video and description…
Read More100 miles in 100 days, successful summer event at Owl Creek
The 100 miles in 100 days summer activity, sponsored by the MU Extension service, held a morning walk at Owl Creek, Monday morning. A group of 20 interested walkers was led by Katie Kammler, horticulturist and guide, as they traveled the trails at the county park. Undaunted by the prospect of hot weather, those in…
Read MoreCity of Farmington cooling centers to avoid the heat
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning until Jul. 24. The City of Farmington would like to remind citizens that if relief from the daytime heat is needed, any city building accessible to the public during normal business hours may be used as a cooling shelter. According to the National Weather Service,…
Read MoreLocal adoption event happening this Saturday
Stephanie Kim, Editor This Saturday, July 19, an adoption event will be taking place at Rural King in Farmington. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is being hosted by Furever Paws and Claws Rescue. This is a great opportunity to meet potential pets to join the family and to…
Read More100 miles in 100 days
The MU Extension service is sponsoring 100 miles in 100 days, a program whose goal is to encourage physical activity during the summer. Interested individuals may register at the Extension website. The local MU Extension service is sponsoring a related activity at Owl Creek Park on July 21, beginning at 8 a.m. Owl Creek is…
Read MoreCity of Farmington app and mosquito spray updates
The City of Farmington has implemented a new app that will allow City of Farmington residents to report some of the most common issues that arise, pay bills, get answers to frequently asked questions, and more. Farmington residents are encouraged to download the new Farmington MO Citizen Services App. Residents can simply go to the…
Read MoreCode red for many strays
Stephanie Kim, editor The pups pictured are code red as of June 6 and need to be out by June 9. There are many strays in need at EVERY local pound. The Department of Agriculture has placed a rule with local pounds that the animals that go to animal control (ACO) only have 12 days…
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