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IKO Breaks Ground on New Granule Facility in Missouri

Bismarck · Bismarck

IKO Breaks Ground on New Granule Facility in Missouri

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BISMARCK, Mo., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IKO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products, has officially broken ground on a new granule facility for its subsidiary, Bismarck Granules, in Bismarck,…See the Story

Jumbos sweep Perfectos after walk-off in opener

Park Hills · Park Hills

Jumbos sweep Perfectos after walk-off in opener

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PARK HILLS – Two swings in a span of three pitches gave the SEMO 18U Jumbos a sudden triumph after trailing by two runs and down to their final out on Wednesday. Arcadia Valley graduate Alex Nash circled the bases on an RBI triple and throwing error in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat the SEMO 19U Perfectos 4-3 in game one of a doubleheader. Winning pitcher Gabe Dirnberger reached on an infield hit, and pinch-hitter Chad Dickey made it 3…Read Article

Park Hills man charged with felonies in gun violence

Gun Violence · Park Hills

Park Hills man charged with felonies in gun violence

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Fred Andrew Simily booking photo courtesy of the St. Francois County Detention Center Fred Andrew Simily was recently charged with felony counts of the unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action, and misdemeanor animal abuse stemming from an incident in Park Hills on March 26. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 3 with Judge Murray. According to court documents, St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a cal…Read Article

Will Compton Explains Why the 4th of July Is His 2nd Most Favourite Holiday: “Summertime, Around Friends & Family, Celebrating America…”

The 4th of July isn’t a simple day off or an excuse to fire up the grill. It’s a deeply ingrained celebration of independence, of American identity, and of community. This day marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, an act of rebellion that reshaped world history. That’s why fireworks light up the sky to mimic the battlefields of the past. But for many like Will Compton, the real joy comes from simpler things: good company,…Bonne Terre · Bonne Terre Read Article

Farmington man charged with promotion and possession of child pornography

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Car Show Video: Monster Trucks and Muscle Cars at the Griffin Automotive Car Show in Bonne Terre, Missouri

Griffin Automotive Design’s car show and open house in Bonne Terre, Missouri is one of the area’s most loved events of the year, and for good reason. It doesn’t matter what you are into, it’s probably going to be at the show and there is probably going to be a crowd around it. This year’s show was no different, but our friend John Jackson from Not Stock Photo was on hand and got some great video to share. So check it out and let us know which of…Bonne Terre · Bonne Terre Read Article

Upcoming MAC history presentations

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There are currently about 1,200 community colleges located in the U.S., with nearly 12 million students attending these schools. Mineral Area College is one of those community colleges. The history of this Parkland staple dates back more than 100 years to when it first started as Flat River Junior College. The former junior college site was located where Central High School’s front parking lot is currently located. This cornice, located outside …Farmington, Missouri · Farmington Read Article

Renaissance Faire coming to Leadington VFW in July

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CyberTips lead to felony charges against Farmington man and woman

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control has announced the arrests of two Farmington residents on child sex crime charges following separate investigations conducted by its Special Victims Unit. In one case, Lane J. Wigger, 21, of Farmington, was taken into custody on June 18, 2025, after investigators received a CyberTip […] The post CyberTips lead to felony charges against Farmington man and woman appeared first o…Farmington, Missouri · Farmington Read Article

Reworld to spend $7 Million to occupy 150,000 square feet of space in Park Hills Missouri.

Park Hills, Missouri — According to state and local development sources, Reworld plans to invest $7,000,000.00 to build out 150,000 square feet of new space in Park Hills. The company plans to occupy the new space in Park Hills, on or about June 1, 2026. According to the company website Reworld is a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing innovative and environmentally responsible services to a global community. Reworld is committed to …Park Hills · Park Hills Read Article

MAC outfielder Lee named to All-America First Team

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Mineral Area center fielder Cam Lee bats during the third inning in Game 3 of the NJCAA South Central district playoff baseball series against Eastern Oklahoma on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal) The success of a healthy pitching staff was rightfully heralded for its role in propelling the Mineral Area baseball team to its first Region 16 championship last month. But a brilliant freshman season by center fielder Ca…Park Hills · Park Hills Read Article

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