Community Interest
Augusta Photo Contest in Year 8 (2021)
Now in Year Eight! The "Best of Augusta" Photo Contest continues to hold photo competitions. With the uncertainty of the times, the tentative plan for 2021 is three contests.
Home Entertainment
By Tiffani Stewart, St. Charles City-County Library
The clock hands in my home office don’t run smoothly. They sit motionless, then jump forward at the last second. The carpet in my bedroom has several small wrinkles, and the floor has a squeaky spot in one corner. The shelves inside my kitchen cabinets all look the same, except for the one holding my spices. The wood is slightly lighter on that shelf.
Thank You from SVDP (New Melle) Food Pantry
We want to offer a heartfelt thank you to everyone in our community from the members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary / St. Vincent DePaul conference in New Melle.
“Souper” Bowl Sunday – Canned Soup Collection for New Melle Food Pantry
Friedens Peace United Church of Christ in New Melle is “COVID” rethinking how to continue their annual tradition of “Souper” Bowl Sunday. It’s anticipated that the New Melle food pantry needs will be greater than ever, so they’re trying something different.
Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County Accepting New Homeowner Applications
While many people may dream of owning a home but don’t think they meet the criteria or qualifications necessary to achieve that goal, Habitat for Humanity of St. Charles County provides tools, resources and support for the potential path to homeownership. The nonprofit organization is accepting new homeowner applications through Feb. 28.
Light Up New Melle Winners for 2020
Blondin Professional Real Estate would like to thank everyone who participated in the Light Up New Melle Contest. We had a great time viewing all of the amazing holiday lights.
NMSR News for January
By Kati Coulter
- Sign ups: New Melle Sports and Rec is ready to go on another year of adult and youth programming! Baseball, Softball, and T-ball sign ups are going on right now until February 15.
Overwhelming Community Response to Care Package for Nursing Homes
By Dianne Sudbrock
Erin Cubbie Cox is no stranger to organizing quick and impactful fundraisers. Last Spring she spearheaded a campaign to sell T-shirts to benefit local restaurants struggling because of the pandemic.
First Ever New Melle Holiday Parade of Lights
By Dianne Sudbrock
On Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, the community of New Melle celebrated Christmas with the first ever Christmas Parade of Lights event.
Fire Destroys Fry Shed at St. Vincent’s in Dutzow
From the Marthasville Fire Protection District
A passerby called for a smoke investigation in the area of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Thursday, Dec. 3, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Augusta Photo Contest Winners Reflect Opposite Seasons
Summer and Winter; hot or cold; opposite seasons; seasonal photographs. The two winning pictures in the “Best of Augusta” Photo Contest are very different. One has snow on the ground and the other has flowers in bloom.
Stolen Mail Found Locally
By Dianne Sudbrock
A Boone Country Connection reader in the New Melle area reported finding a pile of mail in a local subdivision on Sunday, December 27th. All the mail had been opened and belonged to at least 3 or 4 homes in the Wentzville and Foristell areas.