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New Melle, Defiance, Augusta,
Marthasville, Dutzow and
surrounding areas.

Recent Additions

The Creative At Klondike Upcoming Classes October 2026

Oct 02, 2026

The Creative at Klondike is offering the following classes this fall. The Creative is located at 4600 Hwy 94, Augusta, inside Klondike…

Ebenezer UCC Augusta 175th Anniversary Celebration October 25

Oct 02, 2026

Ebenezer Church 175th Anniversary Celebration Flyer Oct 2026

You are cordially invited to Ebenezer UCC's 175th Anniversary Celebration in Augusta, 5541 Walnut Street, in the center of town.

Annual Christmas Sip And Shop At The Wandering Owl, November 12

Oct 02, 2026

The public is invited to join the Wandering Owl on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by to enjoy an appetizer buffet, Augusta…

Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market "Fall On The Farm" October 24

Oct 02, 2026

The Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market is celebrating Fall on the Farm at Connors Farm, 1859 Hwy N, on Saturday, October 24.

Upcoming Events At The Harmonie October 2026

Oct 02, 2026

The Harmonie, located at 5333 Hackman Rd., Augusta, hosts monthly events featuring unforgettable performances in an intimate, historic…

Halloween Fun At Crossroads Vet During October

Oct 02, 2026

Crossroads Vet invites you and your pets to Halloween Fun all October long. Enjoy a Halloween photo op (themed background) and treats.

New Melle Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight And Upcoming Events October

Oct 02, 2026

The New Melle Chamber of Commerce (NMCC) invites current members and those interested in joining to attend its next monthly meeting on…

Are You Ready To Sing? Choral Arts Singers Preparing For Fall Concerts: Still Time To Join

Oct 02, 2026

The Choral Arts Singers are resuming fall rehearsals ahead of our holiday concerts in early December. If you love to sing, come try us out.…

The Historic Daniel Boone Home Upcoming Events

Oct 02, 2026

The Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Hwy F in Defiance, is hosting the following events. To learn more, visit…

Marthasville Community Club Chicken & Fish Dinner November 6

Oct 02, 2026

On Friday, November 6, the Marthasville Community Club will host its Chicken and Fish Dinner at 601 1st Street from 4 to 7 p.m.

Happenings

Oct 02, 2026

The Creative At Klondike Upcoming Classes October 2026

The Creative at Klondike is offering the following classes this fall. The Creative is located at 4600 Hwy 94, Augusta, inside Klondike…

Oct 02, 2026

Ebenezer UCC Augusta 175th Anniversary Celebration October 25

You are cordially invited to Ebenezer UCC's 175th Anniversary Celebration in Augusta, 5541 Walnut Street, in the center of town.

Oct 02, 2026

Annual Christmas Sip And Shop At The Wandering Owl, November 12

The public is invited to join the Wandering Owl on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by to enjoy an appetizer buffet, Augusta…

Oct 02, 2026

Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market "Fall On The Farm" October 24

The Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market is celebrating Fall on the Farm at Connors Farm, 1859 Hwy N, on Saturday, October 24.

Oct 02, 2026

Upcoming Events At The Harmonie October 2026

The Harmonie, located at 5333 Hackman Rd., Augusta, hosts monthly events featuring unforgettable performances in an intimate, historic…

Oct 02, 2026

The Historic Daniel Boone Home Upcoming Events

The Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Hwy F in Defiance, is hosting the following events. To learn more, visit…

Oct 02, 2026

Marthasville Community Club Chicken & Fish Dinner November 6

On Friday, November 6, the Marthasville Community Club will host its Chicken and Fish Dinner at 601 1st Street from 4 to 7 p.m.

Oct 01, 2026

Trunk-Or-Treat At Shiloh UMC October 24

Join Shiloh UMC at 1515 Hwy T for their Annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Oct 01, 2026

Shiloh UMC Hosts Dinner Church October 15

You are invited to join Shiloh UMC, 1515 Hwy T, for Dinner Church on October 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come for a free dinner, worship,…

Oct 01, 2026

Ebenezer UCC Augusta Chili & Roast Beef Dinner October 18

On Sunday, October 18, Ebenezer UCC in Augusta is hosting its Annual Chili and Roast Beef Dinner from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Obituaries

Sep 20, 2026

Prepare for the upcoming fall hunting seasons and sight-in hunting rifles at MDC’s St. Louis region shooting ranges

Prepare early for the best hunting outcomes and to avoid the crowds and last-minute rush. The recent dove season opener on September 1…

Sep 16, 2026

Gerald V. Ball

Gerald V. Ball of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away on September 13, 2026, at the age of 98.

Sep 14, 2026

Gary Swinney Obituary

Gary D. Swinney of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 83.

Sep 04, 2026

Fred House

Fred House of Wentzville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on September 3, 2026, at the age of 90.

Sep 03, 2026

Lester W. Wilmes

Lester W. Wilmes of Wright City, Missouri, passed away on August 30, 2026, at the age of 79.

Aug 27, 2026

Jean Siebold

Jean Siebold (nee: Striler) of Wentzville passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age of 92.

Aug 20, 2026

Kathy Keeven

Kathy Keeven (nee: Baumstark) of Moscow Mills, Missouri, passed away on August 17, 2026, at the age of 73.

Aug 18, 2026

Norbert W. Micke

Norbert W. Micke of Foristell, MO, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026.

Augusta Bottoms Festival November 7, 2026, Flyer

65th Annual Immaculate Conception Church Augusta 2026

Tom Shaw Freedom Walk Flyer October 11, 2026

17th Annual Defiance Christmas Festival and Parade December 5 Flyer

Oktoberfest Immanuel Lutheran St. Paul's New Melle Campus Flyer

75th Annual Christ Lutheran Whole Hog Sausage & Sauerkraut Dinner, October 11, Flyer

11th Annual New Melle Country Christmas Flyer

Ebenezer UCC 175th Anniversary Celebration Flyer

Aisling Med Spa Five Year Anniversary Celebration

14th Annual Augusta Elementary PTO Dinner Auction "Denim & Diamonds"

PSB Bank - Your Local Lender Brian Corrigan - October Flyer

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Trivia Night 2026

Sugar Creek Winery October 2026 Schedule

New Melle Sports and Rec & New Melle Chamber Joint Golf Tournament October 2

New Melle VFW 1st Annual Mouse Races Flyer

Estate/Garage Sale, Marthasville, October 9 & 10, Flyer

Jamieson Crane Agency, Community Appreciation Day, October 24, Flyer

Immaculate Heart Of Mary Church New Melle Sausage Dinner 2026

St. John's UCC Cappeln Sausage Supper November 1 Flyer

44th Annual Augusta Christmas Candlelight Walks December 4 & 11 Flyer

Recent Additions

The Creative At Klondike Upcoming Classes October 2026

Oct 02, 2026

The Creative at Klondike is offering the following classes this fall. The Creative is located at 4600 Hwy 94, Augusta, inside Klondike…

Ebenezer UCC Augusta 175th Anniversary Celebration October 25

Oct 02, 2026

You are cordially invited to Ebenezer UCC's 175th Anniversary Celebration in Augusta, 5541 Walnut Street, in the center of town.

Annual Christmas Sip And Shop At The Wandering Owl, November 12

Oct 02, 2026

The public is invited to join the Wandering Owl on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by to enjoy an appetizer buffet, Augusta…

Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market "Fall On The Farm" October 24

Oct 02, 2026

The Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market is celebrating Fall on the Farm at Connors Farm, 1859 Hwy N, on Saturday, October 24.

Upcoming Events At The Harmonie October 2026

Oct 02, 2026

The Harmonie, located at 5333 Hackman Rd., Augusta, hosts monthly events featuring unforgettable performances in an intimate, historic…

Halloween Fun At Crossroads Vet During October

Oct 02, 2026

Crossroads Vet invites you and your pets to Halloween Fun all October long. Enjoy a Halloween photo op (themed background) and treats.

New Melle Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight And Upcoming Events October

Oct 02, 2026

The New Melle Chamber of Commerce (NMCC) invites current members and those interested in joining to attend its next monthly meeting on…

Are You Ready To Sing? Choral Arts Singers Preparing For Fall Concerts: Still Time To Join

Oct 02, 2026

The Choral Arts Singers are resuming fall rehearsals ahead of our holiday concerts in early December. If you love to sing, come try us out.…

The Historic Daniel Boone Home Upcoming Events

Oct 02, 2026

The Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Hwy F in Defiance, is hosting the following events. To learn more, visit…

Marthasville Community Club Chicken & Fish Dinner November 6

Oct 02, 2026

On Friday, November 6, the Marthasville Community Club will host its Chicken and Fish Dinner at 601 1st Street from 4 to 7 p.m.

Featured Stories

September 18, 2026

Safe-Haven Baby Box At NMFPD Station #2 In Defiance

Category: Community Interest

On Wednesday, August 26, our community gained a valuable asset. A Safe Haven Baby Box was put into operation at the New Melle Fire Protection District Station #2, located at 3719…

September 18, 2026

New Melle's Kool Beans Coffee Company Ribbon-Cutting

Category: Community Interest

On August 19, Kool Beans Coffee Company owners Liam McCarthy and Johnny Willis, along with the New Melle Chamber of Commerce, celebrated the coffee truck’s opening and chamber…

July 07, 2026

Porky's Gizzard Shack At NMSR

Category: Community Interest

Visitors to New Melle Sports and Rec during the New Melle Festival may have noticed something new on the grounds. It is hard to miss: an illuminated sign out front proudly reads,…

Happenings

Oct 02, 2026

The Creative At Klondike Upcoming Classes October 2026

The Creative at Klondike is offering the following classes this fall. The Creative is located at 4600 Hwy 94, Augusta, inside Klondike…

Oct 02, 2026

Ebenezer UCC Augusta 175th Anniversary Celebration October 25

You are cordially invited to Ebenezer UCC's 175th Anniversary Celebration in Augusta, 5541 Walnut Street, in the center of town.

Oct 02, 2026

Annual Christmas Sip And Shop At The Wandering Owl, November 12

The public is invited to join the Wandering Owl on Thursday, November 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by to enjoy an appetizer buffet, Augusta…

Oct 02, 2026

Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market "Fall On The Farm" October 24

The Wentzville Foristell Farmers Market is celebrating Fall on the Farm at Connors Farm, 1859 Hwy N, on Saturday, October 24.

Oct 02, 2026

Upcoming Events At The Harmonie October 2026

The Harmonie, located at 5333 Hackman Rd., Augusta, hosts monthly events featuring unforgettable performances in an intimate, historic…

Oct 02, 2026

The Historic Daniel Boone Home Upcoming Events

The Historic Daniel Boone Home, 1868 Hwy F in Defiance, is hosting the following events. To learn more, visit…

Oct 02, 2026

Marthasville Community Club Chicken & Fish Dinner November 6

On Friday, November 6, the Marthasville Community Club will host its Chicken and Fish Dinner at 601 1st Street from 4 to 7 p.m.

Oct 01, 2026

Trunk-Or-Treat At Shiloh UMC October 24

Join Shiloh UMC at 1515 Hwy T for their Annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Oct 01, 2026

Shiloh UMC Hosts Dinner Church October 15

You are invited to join Shiloh UMC, 1515 Hwy T, for Dinner Church on October 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come for a free dinner, worship,…

Oct 01, 2026

Ebenezer UCC Augusta Chili & Roast Beef Dinner October 18

On Sunday, October 18, Ebenezer UCC in Augusta is hosting its Annual Chili and Roast Beef Dinner from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Obituaries

Sep 20, 2026