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Farmington Utility Department recognized for excellence by APPA

Farmington, Missouri · Farmington

Farmington Utility Department recognized for excellence by APPA

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APPA System Reliability Award presentation: Larry Lacy (Public Works Director), Bruce Belvin (Electric Foreman), Brandon Reynolds (Missouri Public Utility Alliance), Aaron Hampton (Assistant Electric Foreman), and Mayor Chris Morrison. Lisa Brotherton-Barnes The Farmington City Council convened for their regular session in May at Long Hall, which included a 4-H club presentation, a utilities award presentation, and the declaration that Farming…Read Article

Upcoming temporary closure in Park Hills

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Upcoming temporary closure in Park Hills

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John Carrol Wright Sr.

Farmington, Missouri · Farmington

John Carrol Wright Sr.

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FARMINGTON – John Carrol Wright Sr. passed away on June 6, 2025, in Farmington, Missouri, at the age of 84 surrounded by his loved ones. Born on July 12, 1940, in Anniston, Missouri, to the late Harold and Opal (Reid) Wright. John was a certified public accountant who founded Maloney, Wright and Robbins Accounting Firm in the 1970s. Colleagues and clients alike respected him for his integrity and expertise in the field. John was a man of Christi…Read Article

Community rallies around injured workers with benefit event - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

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FARMINGTON, Mo., (KBSI) — A benefit event is scheduled for June 21, 2025, to support Christopher Menz and Donnie Essner, two Southeast Traffic Signal and Light District employees injured while working in Jackson, Missouri. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Overland 573 Expeditions & Outfitters, located at 1000 E. Woodlawn Drive. The benefit will feature an off-road vehicle car show, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and food trucks.…Rallies · Farmington Read Article

Warriors, Bulldogs, Knights lead MAAA baseball honors after surpassing 20 wins

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Valle Catholic third baseman Carter Viox (7) throws after fielding a ground ball in front of shortstop A.J. Basler during the MAAA baseball tournament third-place game against Fredericktown on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Leadwood. (Matt King, Daily Journal) By MATT KING mking@dailyjournalonline.com The West County and Valle Catholic baseball teams combined for 48 victories as champions of their respective districts this season. Although the rival…Baseball · Leadwood Read Article

MAC commencement breaks record with 430 graduates

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Mineral Area College (MAC) celebrated the largest graduating class in its 101-year history at the Park Hills campus. The college conferred degrees and certificates upon 430 students, honoring achievements in academics, leadership, service, and resilience. “This is the largest graduation class in Mineral Area College history,” MAC President Dr. Joe Gilgour announced to a full house inside the Robert E. Sechrest Sr. Field House. “You are joining m…Park Hills · Park Hills Read Article

Champion MAC has eight players named to all-region baseball team

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Mineral Area pitcher Jonah Sarabia delivers to a St. Charles batter during game one of an NJCAA baseball doubleheader on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Farmington. (Matt King, Daily Journal) Mineral Area left fielder Kelly Robertson Jr. bats during game three of an NJCAA baseball South Central district playoff series against Eastern Oklahoma on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Park Hills. (Matt King, Daily Journal) PARK HILLS – The individual awards have …Baseball · Park Hills Read Article

Leadington Board considers Flat River Drive sidewalk project

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St. Francois County Commissioner Kary Buckley discusses Leadington’s part in the proposed Flat River Drive Sidewalk project. Lisa Brotherton-Barnes Two St. Francois County commissioners attended the May Leadington Board of Aldermen meeting to discuss a long-anticipated sidewalk expansion project that would create a continuous pedestrian route from Leadington to Park Hills, to Farmington along Flat River Drive, aiming for construction to begin by…Leadington · Leadington Read Article

Post 416 begins Junior Legion season with two one-run wins

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FARMINGTON – Eight early walks and two key defensive miscues helped Farmington Post 416 pick up a rainy 5-4 victory over Ste. Genevieve Post 150 in Junior Legion baseball action on Thursday. Winning pitcher Ty Wampler scored the final tally for Post 416 in the fourth inning on a wild pitch, creating a four-run margin after the team produced its only two hits of the game. Losing hurler Colby Basler shined at the plate for Post 150, finishing 3-fo…Farmington, Missouri · Farmington Read Article

Central fifth-graders complete ‘Too Good for Drugs’ program

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Fifth-grade students at Central West Elementary School celebrated the completion of the “Too Good for Drugs” program on May 15. The program, which aimed to promote healthy decision-making and substance abuse prevention, was facilitated by two dedicated School Resource Officers from the Park Hills Police Department. Principal Ruble Ryan Ruble expressed his appreciation and admiration for Officers Pendergraft and Shaw, emphasizing the crucial impo…Park Hills · Park Hills Read Article

Missouri Mines State Historic Site conceptual development survey plan now online

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Missouri State Parks Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to provide input for Missouri Mines State Historic Site’s conceptual development plan update. A 30-day comment period will begin May 21, with a survey available online at mostateparks.com/CDP. This survey kickstarts the site’s conceptual development planning process. Input regarding the site’s recreational opportunities, infrastructure and amenities will help guide …Park Hills · Park Hills Read Article

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