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Weekend snow storm begins light and fluffy
On Friday, bread and pantry aisles were emptied out at a bustling Walmart and the school held Fredericktown Day at MAC, though they had to cancel the cheer, dance and band performances. Even the McDonald’s closed. On Saturday snow began around 5 a.m. and Missouri Department of Transportation sent their southeast snow plows to keep…
Read MoreLongtime Fredericktown Pizza Hut closes
The Pizza Hut on West Main in Fredericktown has permanently closed, according to a sign on its door and workers inside. This is the second chain restaurant closure in two months, after Hardee’s in December, which was coincidental to a larger Hardee’s franchisee’s legal battle with the company. Democrat News has reached out to Summit…
Read MoreOutages and gas demand behind December energy bill spikes in Fredericktown
Nationwide demand in natural gas also played role Energy prices in Fredericktown reached unusual highs for residents in December from a combination of state resource outages and pricier natural gas backups, according to city and energy officials. Fredericktown resident Jess Barton said her December utility bill exceeded $300, despite being away for work more often.…
Read MoreThree will compete for Ward II alderman in Fredericktown election, Ward I unopposed
The sign-ups for the City of Fredericktown elections ended on Monday, Dec. 29 with three candidates running unopposed and three in competition for Ward II, including an incumbent. Mayor Travis Parker and Ward III Alderman Nathan Huckaba are running unopposed, Parker having been elected in 2022, and Huckaba in 2025 after being appointed in 2024…
Read MoreNorth Town Tavern & Pizza will bring historic bar boldly into the future
Once, North Town bustled. It hosted the likes of a burger joint, a confectionery, two train depots, the old newspaper office, a water tank for the steam trains that carried miners. The miners, sometimes, would go to the “diamond bar,” where they would also blow off steam – and smoke. The owners of North Town…
Read MoreAfter Purchase for a Purpose ribbon cutting, reps take tour of area needs
Teri Moss, Contributing Writer The Madison County Chamber of Commerce held Ribbon cutting ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 18 at Purchase for a Purpose. This is a new business on Hwy 00 located in the old bowling alley building. Purchase for a Purpose opened on Nov. 6 and offers new retail items at a discounted price.…
Read MoreMayor and aldermen reach settlement agreement to cease impeachment
The Fredericktown Board of Aldermen voted to cease pursuing their impeachment of the mayor in a settlement agreement signed by them at the Monday meeting on Dec. 8. With little discussion beforehand, City Attorney Mary Boner read the settlement agreement which recaps the events of the last few months and agrees that “the parties hereto…
Read MoreThe history behind the Democrat News sign
By Teri Moss Since the sale of the Democrat News sign a couple of weeks ago, much discussion has been made about the previous businesses associated with it. Records from the Historic Madison County Society reveal the present Democrat News office was once a bus service station and a Standard Oil dealer. This was during…
Read MoreWeekend parole absconder thief arrested Monday in Fredericktown
A parole absconder who stole alcohol and fled from authorities into residential areas was arrested on Monday morning, according to a social media post by the Fredericktown Police Department. “Thank you to the anonymous citizen who recognized the male subject from the images we shared on social media and contacted authorities today regarding his whereabouts,”…
Read MoreFredericktown police float by fuel cell idea to save cash
Elsewhere at the board meeting, Police Chief Eric Hovis asked about the department using their own fuel cells as a way to save money. Currently, they refuel at gas stations. City Administrator James Settle said the Street Department building has some fuel cells. He said fuel fluctuates like anywhere else so it may save some…
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