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Visitors to New Melle Sports and Rec during the New Melle Festival may have noticed something new on the grounds. It is hard to miss: an illuminated sign out front proudly reads, “Porky’s Gizzard Shack.”

By Kathy Miller

The following are highlights from the Tuesday, June 9, Board of Aldermen meeting.

Roll Call: Mayor Steve Burt, Aldermen Nelson, Gust, Cummings, and Karenbrock, City Clerk Marcia Gay, and Cochran Engineering were present.

Submitted By Gay Eskew

Wait a minute! Hang on! Be patient! Let’s make this an awesome photo! People, animals, and moving subjects are sometimes difficult to capture the way you’d like. The secret is to be patient and keep trying. Have a perfect photo in mind. Then click the shutter. It may work out.

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

Some things are not what they appear. Some are more than they seem. You’re walking along on a balmy July day, and you spy a magnificent hickory tree. Entwined around the end of a branch is a mysterious, silken web. At first, you might assume that a spider was busy at work spinning its web to catch an unsuspecting insect.

Submitted by John Lyons

On behalf of all our County's 4-H youth who will benefit from Sunday's Dale Kolb Memorial Trap Shoot, I want to thank everyone for their time and generosity. We raised over $8,000, netting $5,500, to fund next year's program, keep costs low for our families, send kids to state competitions, and provide scholarships for our graduates. We also had over $2,500 in items donated this year for the program and the shoot.

Dear New Melle Community,

There are communities you pass through, and then there are communities that become part of who you are.

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Visitors can enjoy impressive sunflower displays for viewing and photography in July and August.

Sunflower lovers will have the opportunity once again to view and photograph amazing sunflower displays this summer at Weldon Spring Conservation Area and Columbia Bottom Conservation Area (CA). 

 

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The 73rd New Melle Festival took place from June 11 to 13, offering fun activities and attractions for all ages.

Lacey Oberg was crowned the 73rd New Melle Festival Queen during Friday night’s festivities. She was one of three candidates in this year’s pageant. Oberg, sponsored by Circle 6, was joined by Teagan Brazil, sponsored by Blondin Real Estate, and Sophia Counts, sponsored by Straatmann Feed. Brazil was named First Alternate and Miss Congeniality.

One hundred and ten high school students participated in Missouri’s 63rd annual Missouri Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14 - 20.

Beginning July 1, the St. Charles City-County Library will update the standard lending period for physical items from 2 to 3 weeks. 

It is with great sorrow and regret that we have to announce that on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Marvin Herman Engelage passed away at the age of 87. His loving wife, daughter, and son were by his side.

Barbara Jane McFarland passed away on June 22, 2026. She was married to Michael McFarland for 52 years. Mother to Sean (Cera) McFarland, Jenny (Jeff) Scherr, and Kevin (Jen) McFarland.

By Kathy Miller

The following are highlights from the May 12 Board of Aldermen meeting.

The St. Charles County Council passed a resolution in support of a plan in the Missouri Legislature that would move local school board elections from April to November.

Submitted by Kathleen Klopstein

Kory McCauley, a former student at Daniel Boone Elementary School, has been recognized for his outstanding academic achievements and continued dedication to higher education.

On May 2, during the final day of the Augusta Plein Air Art Festival, the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce (GACC) awarded three $1,000 scholarships to area students.

The New Melle Chamber of Commerce (NMCC) awarded four $1,500 scholarships to local students on Thursday, May 14, at The Quarry, 3960 Hwy Z, in New Melle.

After 18 incredible years as Principal of Daniel Boone Elementary, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the students, staff, families, and community members who have made this journey so meaningful.

On May 6, 2026, the Missouri House of Representatives, led by Representative Tricia Byrnes, recognized the Tom Shaw Foundation and its president, Tom Shaw Jr., at the Missouri Capitol. The celebration marked the foundation’s fifth anniversary with a ceremony on the House floor.

ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will shift traffic in the westbound direction of Interstate 70 at David Hoekel Parkway (mile marker 206) for pavement construction starting Wednesday, June 24. All work is weather permitting.