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New record: About 25,000 attend 2024 Jefferson County Fair
Nearly 25,000 people turned out for the 78th Jefferson County Fair held last week, once again breaking attendance records for the event, said Randy Starkey, the fair chairperson. The fair was held July 18-21 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Hillsboro and included carnival rides, motor sports competitions, live music...
Floodwater causes more than $1 million in damage to turf fields in Fox School District
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Flooding from heavy rain in recent weeks caused damage beyond repair to the turf football fields at Fox High School and Seckman High School in the Fox C-6 School District. Both fields were covered by water after heavy rains last week. Nick Baer...
THE COUNTY LINE: Memories from a Bradley contemporary and a fond farewell to Crystal’s Ken Jones
Crystal City’s favorite son, Bill Bradley, turns 81 Sunday. Let’s all wish the basketball icon, former U.S. senator and one-time presidential candidate a happy birthday. Of course, there’s much more to athletics at Crystal than just its most notable name. Larry Church can tell you all about it.
Calendar of Events July 25- Aug. 1
Line and swing dance, lessons 6-7 p.m., dancing 7-10 p.m., Arnold VFW, 2301 Church Road. Admission: $8. Sponsor: Jefferson County Swing Dance Club. Call 636-296-6702. Ukulele Club, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Festus Public Library, 400 W. Main St. All ages and skill levels welcome. Call 636-937-2017. Toastmasters Jeffco Challengers, 7 p.m., New...
Large hole appears behind Arnold homes following heavy rains
Some homeowners who live in Woodridge Estates in Arnold are left to figure out who is responsible for fixing a giant sinkhole that formed in their backyards after torrential rain on July 16. A large, rusted, corrugated metal stormwater pipe is probably to blame for the hole, which affects properties...
Slogans, Stagecoach Stop, Burgers and Books, Jim McHugh Kicks Off A New Initiative to Woo Shoppers to the Center of Old Town
_________________________________________________________________. Nobody is recent memory combines history with high minded ideas like Jim McHugh. You might recall that McHugh, with his Tip O’Neill eyebrows and shock of white hair, is part owner of the landmark McHugh-Dailey Building at South First and Orleans streets. In 2003, after the death of...
Valley Park joins Mosaic Project
The Valley Park School District is now a member of the Saint Louis Mosaic Project Ambassador School Program. The program provides partnerships with schools throughout the region that are committed to fostering an internationally welcoming and inclusive culture. Valley Park School District is a culturally and linguistically diverse community representative...
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