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Local Food Pantries Receive $5,900 from Tractor Cruise
The 2021 Knights of Columbus Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise collected $41,300 in donations, exceeding last year’s total by $3,500! On Thursday, October 11, 2021, checks for $5,900 were presented to representatives from each of the seven food pantries in Franklin and Warren Counties that benefitted from the event.
The New Melle Baking Company Ribbon Cutting October 1, 2021
The New Melle Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting on Friday, October 1, 2021, for the New Melle Baking Company at 30 West Highway D, Suite 105.
New Melle Dental Collecting Coats for Kids
New Melle Dental is hosting a children’s coat drive. Drop off new or clean, very gently used children’s coats and receive $20 per coat (up to $100 discount per family) towards future treatments.
One Read Returns to Local Schools and the Library
by Tiffani Stewart
St. Charles City-County Library
Need a new read? The St. Charles City-County Library and the Fort Zumwalt, Francis Howell, and Wentzville School Districts invite students and the community to read together October 18 - December 15. Readers of all ages can participate in the second annual One Read shared community reading initiative, featuring the book Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham.
Update - Portion of Hopewell Road to Oct.18-20
The St. Charles County Highway Department will close a portion of Hopewell Road Monday, Oct. 18, through Wednesday, Oct. 20, weather permitting, for the construction of new pavement for the Route N/Hopewell Road realignment project. The closure has been rescheduled from Wednesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 15, due to weather concerns. The closure location on Hopewell Road is approximately 0.1 miles south of Highway N and 0.5 miles north of Diehr Road.
Fall into Photos - Augusta Photo Contest
It’s Fall Season! It’s also a great time to take photographs focusing on new and colorful views. Augusta has new businesses, new statues, new leaves turning various colors, new pumpkins growing, newly harvested grapes, new visitors, new and slightly different scenic views, new trolleys, and so on.
Watch for wildlife movement on state roads
Missouri ranks 15th in the country for potential vehicle/deer collisions.
JEFFERSON CITY — It’s always exciting to see wildlife like deer and coyotes when driving through rural Missouri—until they decide to jump into the road in front of your car. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on Missouri roadways during the cooler fall months.
Harvest Season Means Slow-Moving Farm Vehicles Abound
Lighting, reflectors on such equipment differ from everyday autos.
It’s harvest season in Missouri, and with the crisp temperatures come a larger number of farm vehicles and equipment on rural roadways. This autumn, the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind motorists to be on the lookout for slow-moving farm vehicles.
New Melle VFW Accepting Essay Contest Entries
The New Melle VFW is holding its annual “Voice of Democracy” (grades 9-12) and "Patriot's Pen" (grades 6-8) essay contests. This year’s Voice of Democracy theme is, “America: Where Do We Go From Here?”
2nd Annual New Melle Pumpkin Glow
Blondin Professional Real Estate invites the community to the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Glow Thursday, Oct 28, at 4578 Hwy. Z, New Melle (across from The Greenwood Group, next to Nicole Parc.)
Mark Laune, People Savings Bank, Elected VP of MO Independent Bankers Assc.
Matthew S. Ruge, Executive Director of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association (MIBA), the state's premier banking association exclusively representing over 150 independently-owned community banks state-wide, announced the election of the group's new officers for the 2021-2022 term of office:
Augusta Harvest Festival September 18
Family Day at the Augusta Harvest Festival was held on Saturday, September 18. The beautiful morning started in the town square with a pancake breakfast and a 5k run/walk.