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MDC, Maramec Spring Park honors veterans with Free Fishing Day
St. JAMES, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) joins the James Foundation in honoring our veterans with a Veterans’ Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 14 at Maramec Spring Park.
Hawk Point Police Officer Facing Multiple DWI Charges
HAWK POINT - A Hawk Point police officer has been prohibited from driving while on duty but remains actively employed as he faces multiple driving while intoxicated charges.
Waste Water Plant Construction Begins
ELSBERRY - After 10 years in the making, the City of Elsberry will have a new wastewater treatment facility in about 14 months, right next to the old one. The new plant will handle up to 336,000 gallons per day and have state of the art technology in place to handle the city’s needs.
Elsberry Hosts 8th Grade Promotion
Elsberry Middle School held their annual eighth grade promotion during the final week of school. Fifty-six students have advanced in their academic achievements to be able to walk the halls of EHS next school year.
Missouri upgrades WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.
Silex Graduates 25 Seniors
Graduation day is a momentous occasion marking the culmination of years of dedication, learning and growth. The 25 graduates of Silex High School gathered with their families, friends and faculty on Sunday to celebrate this significant achievement and step forward into the next chapter of their lives.
Missouri lawmakers add grade-level performance to standardized test results
Missouri parents may soon have a better understanding of whether their child is performing at or above grade level on the state’s standardized test under a sweeping education bill awaiting the governor’s signature.
Former Soccer League President Pleads Guilty to Felony Stealing
TROY – The former president of the Troy Soccer League recently pleaded guilty to felony theft charges but avoided jail time after agreeing to pay more than $30K in restitution and issue a formal apology.
ECGA Offer Booster Grant
ELSBERRY - Everyone knows that the secret to a great town is the small hometown businesses that make up the community.
Elsberry Legion Conducts Annual Memorial Day Services
While many enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend with an extra day off, others honor the reason for the day. For many years the Elsberry American Legion Post 226 units spend Memorial Day traveling to and from 11 different locations around the county to show not only their pride of what the American Flag stands for, but honor the courage and sacrifice of the heroes of this country.