Newsletter Mid Week
Old Monroe man charged with rape, incest
OLD MONROE – Sitting in a St. Charles County jail on a weapons charge, Joshua Dejaynes hoped to be getting his $10,000 cash-only bond reduced so he could go home.

Four Elsberry students receive excellence awards
Four Elsberry student athletes were chosen as MSHAA Awards of Excellence winners for the 24-25 school year.
Dog attack victim's parents want to see new laws
Editor's Note: The first part of this two-part series was published in last week's Elsberry Democrat.
A hub of the community': Moscow Mills begins planning for a new park
A new Moscow Mills park with the capacity to serve as an entertainment venue is in the very early stages of planning and set to be completed by 2028 if not earlier.“A city park helps bring the community together,” said Moscow Mills Mayor Lisa Meyer. “Amenities for all ages allow residents from different areas of the city a place to gather and get to know one another.
Sweet Victory, Soured Reign: Defrocked Rodeo Queen Sues Pageant
Winning a pageant is usually a crowning achievement and a stepping stone to something greater.

MDC hosting free flatwater, kayaking programs
ROLLA – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is inviting you to spend a day paddling a local waterway with one beginner flatwater and three stream kayaking programs in July.

Missouri lawmakers create pathway for free career-tech education
Missouri high school graduates may soon be able to attend career-certificate programs for free after state lawmakers passed a bill creating a reimbursement process for career and technical education.

Report: Missouri lagging behind in children's health
Missouri ranked in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according to a report released Monday — due in part to a high rate of child and teen deaths.

Summer Reading Program Starts at Palmer Library
ELSBERY - The first Palmer Library summer reading program this past Saturday was a huge hit for young and old alike.

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.
