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Senior Citizens · FestusArnold city residents who pay an Arnold tax on their utility bills are eligible to receive the rebate. The rebate covers the period between September 2023 through February 2024. City residents who are 62 years or older or certified as totally disabled and who have a total household income that does not exceed $30,000 may be eligible.See the Story
Seniors, others may apply for Arnold utility tax rebates
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Festus · FestusThe Fox C-6 School District has ordered 2,684 Chromebooks for the 2024-2025 school year. Board of Education members voted unanimously March 5 to pay $657,794.72 for the Chromebooks. The district will use Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds.See the Story
Fox C-6 buys 2,684 Chromebooks for next school year
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Festus · FestusDuring the Leader’s March donation drive, hundreds of readers have shown support for local journalism through financial contributions, renewed free subscriptions and letters of appreciation and encouragement.See the Story
Hundreds of readers support local journalism
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Festus · FestusHerculaneum Mayor Ryan Wright tried to appoint Dusty Hosna as city administrator. The board deadlocked on a 3-3 vote to hire Hosna on March 4. Wright said he researched the city's bylaws to see if he could break the tie. The city attorney advised him that he did not have the right to break a tie.See the Story
Herculaneum mayor will try again to get his candidate hired
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Festus · FestusArnold Chamber of Commerce's Eggstravaganza is set for March 23. Last year, the organization had to adjust its plans for the event because of strong winds. The chamber will spread about 20,000 eggs across the football field for children to collect. Most of the eggs will be filled with Easter candy and small toys.See the Story
Arnold Chamber of Commerce to hold Easter egg hunt March 23
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Festus · FestusThe Big River VFW Post 5331 in Cedar Hill will hold its Spring Craft Fair on March 23. The Easter bunny will be at the fair from noon to 3 p.m. for photos, which costs $10. The VFW will sell hot dogs and nachos, and the proceeds will support annual VFW events.See the Story
Big River VFW to hold Spring Craft Fair on March 23
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Festus · FestusFestus City Council recently passed an ordinance limiting the times people are allowed on municipal property. Council members voted unanimously last month to adopt the ordinance. Those caught violating the new ordinance face ticketing, Police Chief Doug Wendel said. They can face fines up to $500 and no more than three months in jail.See the Story
Festus ordinance limits hours allowed on city property
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Festus · FestusSteve Stoll spent more than three years researching and writing the book. Stoll, 76, will sign copies of the book at the Festus Public Library on March 23. He served in the U.S. Army before embarking on a 20-plus-year teaching career.See the Story
Retired politician writes history of St. Pius X High School
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