By Dianne Sudbrock
Seven days later, here are some updates on the EF3 tornado that hit the Defiance area Friday night.
By Dianne Sudbrock
Seven days later, here are some updates on the EF3 tornado that hit the Defiance area Friday night.
By Dianne Sudbrock
UPDATED 12/15/21: Another coordinated volunteer day is planned for Thursday, Dec. 16 and possibly Friday, Dec. 17 to help collect and remove debris. Volunteers can meet at 9 a.m. or shortly thereafter at the corner of Hwy. F and 94 to be assigned to a location to help pick up debris, trim trees, and separate metal from wood, etc. Wear appropriate clothing, gloves, etc. and bring your own tools/chainsaws and supplies. Work may involve picking up trash, removing nails/screws, carrying wood and metal, sawing trees, carrying and piling brush, etc. NOTE: Hwy. F remains closed to outside traffic. You must check in at Hwy. 94 and F to gain access.
UPDATED 12/13/21 AT 8:45 P.M. VOLUNTEER HELP AND ITEM DONATIONS ON HOLD FOR NOW
At this time, no more food and drink items are needed at New Melle Fire Station #1.
Response has been overwhelming and more than enough food and drink items have been donated to meet the current needs of the storm victims. The biggest needs now are probably cash or gift cards for meals or specific personal needs as most of them are staying in hotels or with friends/relatives.
The Greater Warren County Economic Development Council (GWCEDC) and the Warren County Commission are pleased to announce that Warren County, Missouri, has been selected by American Foods Group (AFG) as the planned location of a new state-of-the-art beef processing facility, pending final approval. The company's new facility would be on a site in Warren County located near Archer Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway.
About 3 p.m. on Monday, November 22, a vehicle crashed through the front window of The White Wolf Pub and Grill in New Melle. Fortunately, no one was injured.
The restaurant was closed. There was a lot of glass and debris to be cleaned up but no structural damage other than the broken windows, which were promptly boarded up.
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, as part of the New Melle Country Christmas event, Overstock Outlet will be collecting canned goods for a "Hunger-Free Community Tree." The goal is simple - keep our food pantries stocked! Donated items will be arranged in the shape of a Christmas Tree.
Auto thefts in the St. Charles County region continue to be top of mind for law enforcement and prosecutors. The St. Charles County Police Department and the County’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office joined St. Louis County area departments for a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 16, to raise awareness and show unity in addressing a recent upsurge in car break-ins, motor vehicle thefts, and catalytic converter thefts.
By Dianne Sudbrock
Kate Wenger is a certified reading specialist at Bryan Middle School in the Francis Howell School District, and lives near Daniel Boone School in New Melle. On Sept. 11, 2021, she won the Mrs. Missouri America Pageant, and in November, will compete for the title of Mrs. America 2021.
It was a beautiful day featuring some beautiful cars and trucks at the 15th Annual Knights of Columbus Car Show and Barbecue at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in New Melle on Sunday, Sept. 26. 2021.
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.