Daily, St. Charles County Government addresses difficult issues involving COVID-19 – increases in case numbers, concerns about keeping children in school, educating residents on how to stay safe and more. 

While there are multiple food pantries in Lincoln County, New Salem Baptist Church has found a niche and is filling a gap that others do not.

Several years ago the Winfield church located on Highway EE opened its product pantry, which distributes non-perishable items for personal hygiene and cleaning products. The pantry is the only outreach program in eastern Lincoln County that provides families with items such as paper towels, toilet paper and trash bags.

Source: David Trinklein, 573-882-9631

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Gardening is an activity with many rewards. “One of them is the satisfaction of sharing your plant knowledge with others,” said David Trinklein, University of Missouri Extension state horticulture specialist.

In November, 2020, the Augusta (Missouri) History Museum received an unusual master woodworking gift of two 6-foot benches from the Heritage Adventurers Chapter #1478 of the Missouri State Questers. A Quester is a person dedicated to the preservation, restoration and conservation of historic buildings, sites and antiquities. The Missouri State Questers support numerous historic sites throughout the state.

The City of New Melle will hold an election on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, for the following offices:

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2020 

Please take notice that the Board of Alderman of the City of New Melle, Missouri will conduct Public Hearing on December 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in New Melle City Hall located at 145 Almeling Street, New Melle, Missouri 63365, for the purpose of reviewing and receiving comments with respect to the following matters:

The New Melle Board of Aldermen will hold a Work Session Meeting on Monday, Nov. 23 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. (Note the early start time.) The posted agenda included the following:

The Franklin County Commission has passed a mask order that goes into effect at 12:01 am 11-20 and expires on December 20th .

 Christmas wreaths, decorated by employees at Cuivre River Electric Cooperative will be on display and offered for purchase starting on Monday, November 23 through Monday, December 23. The available wreaths will be on display at the Co-Op Headquarters in Troy ONLY, and will sell for $20 each. The wreaths vary in style and size, from 12” to 15” in diameter.

To ensure the safety of all during the COVID-19 pandemic, the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Christmas Candlelight Walks at The Historic Daniel Boone Home and holiday tours at The Daniel Boone Hays Home in Defiance. The events were scheduled for Dec. 4–5 and 11–12, respectfully.