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Ameristar and Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County Launch Community Partnership
As part of a new community partnership and in support of the mission of Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles donated $50,000 to the local nonprofit Habitat for Humanity affiliate on July 16.
George Schmidt Appreciation Award
At the New Melle Viking Elite baseball picnic on July 13th, George Schmidt received recognition for his many years volunteering with youth sports. He was presented with a plaque that read: “Legendary Coach George Schmidt. Thank you for over 40 years of service to Youth Sports in New Melle.”
Ages & Stages 2021 Graduating Class
We are so proud of each and every one of our students! We have had the pleasure of watching most of our graduates grow up from the infant/toddler room.
Don "Jerz" Joerling Hog Raffle Winners & Thank You
We want to give a big thank you to Rick and Dean Rehmeier for their generous contribution to the Don "Jerz" Joerling benefit of the whole hog that was raffled off in 2 drawings for 1/2 hog each.
Kids "Best of Augusta" Photo Contest 2021
Here we go again! All kids, 12 & under, are invited to participate in the KIDS’ “BEST OF AUGUSTA” PHOTO CONTEST from now through September 30. Contest photographs highlight the Town of Augusta and its unique features.
Conservation Corner - Perseid Meteor Shower
August: Showered with Gifts from the Sky
By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation
You can watch thousands of particles older than the Earth itself come to dramatic and fiery ends before your eyes. That’s essentially what a meteor shower is, and one of the grandest of the year is happening this month.
By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation
You can watch thousands of particles older than the Earth itself come to dramatic and fiery ends before your eyes. That’s essentially what a meteor shower is, and one of the grandest of the year is happening this month.
5 Reasons Why You Should Join a Book Club
by Tiffani Stewart
St. Charles City-County Library
If you stop by the Boone’s Trail Branch on the second Monday evening of any month, you’ll find a group sitting in a circle. They are there to discuss a book that they have all read, but they are also there to catch up with friends. They are there to discuss different ideas and opinions. They are there to learn. They are there to laugh.
MoDOT Issues New Buckle Up Phone Down Challenge (BUPD)
Enter the BUPD Video PSA Contest
HANNIBAL - Here’s your chance to release your inner Spielberg! The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is seeking your help in creating our next Buckle Up Phone Down public service announcement (PSA).
HANNIBAL - Here’s your chance to release your inner Spielberg! The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety is seeking your help in creating our next Buckle Up Phone Down public service announcement (PSA).
UPDATE ON LAKE SAINT LOUIS OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING
The St. Charles County Police Department responded to a call for assistance from the Lake Saint Louis Police Department after an officer-involved shooting at approximately 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Technology Drive and South Henke Road. The incident began as a domestic disturbance.
Augusta Community Rallies for Area Food Pantries
In these trying times, Augusta area Churches and organizations raised $800.00 plus collected 12 large boxes on nonperishable food items in support of the Augusta Community Outdoor Food Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul Pantry in New Melle and The Southern Warren & St. Charles County Food Pantry in Marthasville.
Voting for Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors and a bylaw proposition opens on July 19
Troy, Mo., July 1, 2020 – Voting for candidates to fill four, three-year term seats on Cuivre River Electric Cooperative’s (CREC) Board of Directors, and voting on a cooperative bylaw proposition opens on July 19. Candidates are as follows (incumbents have an asterisk following their name):
Local Artist to be Featured at Lillian Yahn Gallery, Reception July 9
Local artist Brenda Fraser of New Melle has been selected as a featured artist by the St. Charles County Arts Council for the month of July. The exhibit, “From Broken to Whole: Memory Mosaics Celebrating Life” will run at the Lillian Yahn Gallery, 3028 Winghaven Blvd. from July 1 through July 31. A welcoming reception will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. at the gallery.