By Dan Zarlenga,

Missouri Department of Conservation In the ancient world, travelers and merchants plied the Silk Road seeking silk and other valuable goods. But did you know there’s a creature right here in Missouri that journeys on a “road” that’s made of silk? It even creates that silk itself. And the whole trip is powered by wind and electricity!

Monthly Siren Testing Moving to 11 a.m. First Monday of Month

Starting, September 20, 2021, St. Charles County Regional Emergency Management (REM), in cooperation with the National Weather Service (NWS), is instituting changes to help alert and keep residents safe during severe storms and to cut down on confusion during outdoor warning siren testing.

The seven area Knights of Columbus Councils Dutzow #1927, St. Clair #4667, St. John’s 8073, Washington #1121, New Haven #7475, Union #1576 and Krakow #16213 would like to thank everyone who supported the Journey for Charity Tractor Cruise this year.

The Youth Group at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in New Melle is selling fall chrysanthemums as a fundraiser - before and after all weekend Masses at the church and the New Melle Country Market on Saturday mornings.

Bryon E. Stilley has been appointed as the Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Cuivre River Electric Cooperative (CREC). Stilley started on August 11 and is transitioning into the role, which will be vacated by Rick Didion, who is retiring later this year. 

It’s that time of year when hunters are getting excited about the upcoming deer season and Hunt for Hunger is getting ready for hopefully another successful year.  Hunt for Hunger was started 4 years ago by David Neier, then a 9-year-old student at Daniel Boone Elementary School in New Melle. 

The tree may be near the end of its life or may need to be removed for other reasons.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is conducting its annual search for a large Christmas tree for use on the governor's mansion lawn in Jefferson City. MDC is asking landowners, homeowners, businesses, and communities that may have possible candidate trees to contact the Department.

In an effort to support the family of Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz of Wentzville, who was one of 13 soldiers who died in Kabul, Afghanistan, on August 26, a couple of New Melle citizens quickly organized a Military Tribute parade and ceremony on Saturday, August 28.

Photos and story by Diane Cannon Piwowarczyk *

When David and Jerri Hoffmann drove through Augusta last fall, the nugget of an idea formed to transform the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the U.S. into a world-wide destination. In most scenarios, ideas stay in the idea stage.

By Dianne Sudbrock

Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson visited the Boone Home in Defiance on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, as part of their bicentennial tours – visiting historically significant sites across the state. About 75 people attended and nearly all were personally greeted by the Governor. 

What is new around the Town of Augusta? New Beginnings is the preferred category for both the KIDS’ “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest in September and the adult/teen contest in October.