On April 30, 2021, The Hoffmann Family of Companies announced it had signed a letter of intent to purchase NOA Medical Industries of Washington, MO, a leader in acute care beds, long term care beds, and sleep safety products for long term care providers, nursing homes and hospitals. 

On April 14, 2021, the Eat This Not That! website named Montelle Winery in Augusta as the best winery in the state. Montelle Winery is one of five wineries that make up the Augusta AVA (American Viticultural Area), the first viticultural area in the country.

Sarah Becszlko of Augusta, Missouri was presented with a $500 Augusta Plein Air Scholarship on May 1, 2021. Sarah is the daughter of Laurie and Joe Becszlko of Augusta.

Thank you to the New Melle VFW for supporting the New Melle Plein Air Painting event each year. Members of the VFW Auxiliary have, for years, placed flags on poles in New Melle for that day as a way to greet and welcome the artists and add to the beauty to the town.

The Final Sale and Awards ceremony for the 2021 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival was Saturday, May 1. The sale had a whole new look and feel this year, as artists set up booths along streets around the town square where there was a live jazz band, food, drinks and kids’ activities. 

By Dianne Sudbrock

Over 70 artists from the Augusta Plein Air Art Festival participated in two events in/near New Melle on Monday, April 26, 2021.

The 26^th Annual New Melle Easter Egg Hunt on April 3^rd was a rousing success! Approximately 250 kids attended, and over 60 people did the adult hunt (raising over $600 for Cystic Fibrosis.)

Troy, Mo., April 27, 2021 – Members who are considering becoming a candidate for Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s (CREC) Board of Directors are encouraged to get their application submitted as the application deadline will close at noon on May 11.  Four, three-year term seats are open: St Charles County Districts No. 1 and No. 3; Lincoln County District No. 3 and Warren County District No. 2. 

The New Melle Fire Protection District will be testing fire hydrants throughout the District during the months of May and June. Water customers may notice their water may be discolored for a short period of time during these tests.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Daniel Boone Elementary School in New Melle from 4 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.  To make an appointment go to redcross.org, click on "Give Blood" then "Find a Blood Drive" then enter your zip code to find the drive.  Both regular and "Power Red" donations will be accepted. Any questions, call Liz Shell at 636-851-4437.

By Dianne Sudbrock

The New Melle Board of Aldermen met Tuesday, April 8, 2021 at City Hall. Present were Mayor Richard West, Aldemen Nik Bradley, Gary Schneider and Don Hendrich, plus City Attorney Steve Martin and City Clerk Marcia Gay.

The St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln county health departments are partnering with the Missouri National Guard and GM Wentzville Assembly to host a free vaccination event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, May 7 at the GM Wentzville Assembly Plant, 1500 Highway A in Wentzville. All participants should enter through Gate 2.