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• Irondale
Woman Wrecks Motorcycle, Arrested After Accident
An Irondale woman was injured when her 2008 Benzhou Scooter/Motorcycle
crashed on Route U, south of Route M in Washington County.
• Doe
Run Woman Injured When Car Hits Pole
A Doe Run woman was injured when her 2004 Chevy Cavalier
crashed on Route OO, south of Highway 32 in St Francois
County.
• Cigarette
Tax Going Up?
New proposal would raise Missouri's tax on a pack of cigarettes
by 73 cents.
• Izzy
and the Catastrophics
Rock-n-roll, swing, surf, honky-tonk, and bebop, you get
it all with Izzy and the Catastrophics.
• And...They're
Back!
Former and retired employees returned to Mineral Area
College for their annual get-together.
• How
to Avoid Asphalt Scams
A Park Hills man was recently arrested for an asphalt
scam. Learn how to avoid these rip-offs.
• Washington
County Accident Injures 3
Three people were injured in a one-car accident on Providence
Road, east of Highway 47 in Washington County.
• Park
Hills Teen Seriously Injured in Crash
A Park Hills teen suffered serious injuries in a one-car
accident on Russell Road, west of Route B in St. Francois
County.
• Three
Farmington Residents Injured in Route OO Crash
Three people from Farmington were injured when two vehicles
collided on Route OO at Busiek Road.
• Prepare
for Delays on Highway 67
Route 67 in St. Francois County will be reduced Wednesday,
May 2 and Thursday, May 3.
• Central
Kids Learn Valuable Lesson
Delta Dental of Missouri visited Central Elementary where
500 children learned to make smart dental choices.
• Arts
Council’s Art Show Winners
Students from surrounding school districts win awards
for their
creativity in various artwork.
• Authorities
Raid Suspected Meth Lab in Iron Mountain Lake
The
small city of Iron Mountain Lake is again in the news after
four people were arrested Wednesday afternoon when authorities
raided an alleged meth lab.
• Upcoming
DWI Operation
Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. will take place in St. Francois and
Washington Counties on Saturday, May 12.
• Train
from Iron Mountain Derails
A train that was transporting rock from Iron Mountain derailed
in De Soto, Mo.
• Bonne
Terre Man Injured When Vehicle Overturns
A Bonne Terre man was injured and charged with DWI after
his vehicle overturned on Highway 67 at Park Road, in St.
Francois County.
• Desloge
Woman Busted in Tennessee Meth Raid
A woman from Desloge, Mo., found herself on the wrong side
of the law when police raided a suspected meth lab in Oak
Ridge, Tennessee.
• MAC
Student Representative
Stephen Johnson named alternate student representative of
Community College Board of Directors.
• St.
Joe Park Hiking Event
An all-day hiking adventure will show hikers several different
faces of St. Joe State Park in Park Hills.
• Scooter
Jones, the Disabled Dog with a New Wheelchair, and a New
Life
• Head-On
Crash Injures 3
A head-on crash in Washington County sent three people to
hospitals.
• Ste.
Genevieve Man Injured, Arrested After Crash
A Ste. Genevieve man suffered serious injuries in a one-car
accident on Hennick Road, north of Saw Mill Road in Ste.
Genevieve County.
• Two
Belgrade Residents Injured When Truck Overturns
Two Belgrade residents were injured when their truck crashed
on Webster Road at Hull Road, in Washington County.
• Two
Injured in Route 8 Accident
A two-vehicle crash on Route 8 at Old Route 8 injured two
people.
• Mother
of Injured Central Middle School Girl Speaks Out
In an interview with KMOV-TV, the mother of the 12-year-old
Central Middle School girl who was injured during an alleged
assault at school said her daughter is under harassment
from fellow students.
• Don't
Call Cell Phones
Proposed legislation would allow Missourians to add their
cell phone number to state Do-Not-Call list.
• New
Temporary Jobs Program
St. Francois, Iron, Madison, and Washington among the counties
to receive funding.
• Bismarck
Man Injured in Iron County Crash
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 32 west of Route DD injured
Bismarck and Salem residents.
• Randles
Picks Up Endorsements
GOP gubernatorial candidate, announced four endorsements
from Republican leaders.
• New
York New York at the Vault
Four-piece band from Branson to appear at The Vault, in
Farmington, April 28.
• Parkland's
Most Wanted
Christina Morrison is wanted for first degree assault, and
James M. McCard is wanted for burglary and property damage.
• May
5 Commencement
Harold E. Turner and Dr. Charles Penberthy will receive
awards during MAC’s commencement.
• Arts
Council’s K-12 Art Show
Board members and volunteers are preparing for the annual
K-12 Art Show and Competition.
• Art
and Floral Design Showcase
Mineral Area Council on the Arts will show what happens
when fine art meets floral design.
• Big
River Broadband Farmington Grand Opening
Gov. Nixon to be on hand for grand opening of Big River
Broadband in Farmington.
• Follow
the Money
Where do political campaigns get their money? A few simple
clicks and you will know which companies donate money to
politicians.
• Bunker
Man to be Sentenced in Iron County for Murder
A
Bunker, Mo., man faces sentencing in Iron County after pleading
guilty to murder in the second degree and armed criminal
action in the shooting death of Roger McNail.
• Logan
Creek Band in Arcadia
The Logan Creek Band, from Ellington, Mo., will appear at
the Arcadia Valley Jamboree May 5, 2012.
• Arcadia
Man Injured in Madison County Accident
A one-vehicle accident in Madison County sent an Arcadia
man to the hospital.
• Route
V Accident Injures French Village Man
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, an accident on
Route V, east of Clearview Road in Franklin County, is blamed
on an inattentive driver.
• Facebook
Scam Targets Parkland Residents
Strange Facebook postings used to sell a worthless weight-loss
product.
• Two
Foreign Nationals Sentenced
Park Hills Police Department part of team that busted large
cocaine distribution organization.
• Pavement
Improvements Coming
Pavement improvements coming to Route 32, Route 47, from
Route 21 in St. Francois County.
• Missouri
Ranked Best State for Camping
Results of a nationwide survey says that campers across
the country rank Missouri the best state for camping.
• Our
Furry Friends Need Help
The economy has taken a toll on just about everyone, including
the Farmington Pet Adoption Center, one of only a few no-kill
animal shelters in Missouri.
• Circus
Coming to Town
The St. Francois County Fairgrounds will be the one-day
home of the Kelly-Miller Circus on Monday, April 23, 2012.
• Woman
Hit by Motorcycle on Highway 32
A Leadwood woman suffered serious injuries after she was
hit by a motorcycle on Highway 32, east of Davis Crossing
Road.
• Students
Compete at Conference
Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference saw members
and advisers from Mineral Area College recognized.
• Cadet
Woman Ejected From Truck
A Cadet woman was ejected from a truck in an accident on
Clear Creek Road, just south of Blue Springs Road in Washington
County.
• Irondale
Man Arrested After One-Vehicle Accident
An Irondale was injured in a one-vehicle accident on Mounts
Road, south of Highway 8 in Washington County.
• Voter
ID Ballot Shot Down
A Republican-backed voter ID ballot measure took one on
the chin from a Missouri judge.
• Judge
Upholds Prayer Ballot
Ballot summary for a proposed constitutional amendment on
public prayer gets green light from judge.
• Potosi
Woman Injured When Truck Overturns
A one-vehicle accident on Highway 185 near Highway 8 in
Washington County injured a Potosi woman.
• Bonne
Terre Man Injured in Franklin County Accident
A Bonne Terre man was injured when his vehicle crashed on
Labadie Bottom Road, north of Route T in Franklin County.
• Fly
Fishing Class at MAC
The non-credit course is offered through the Continuing
Education Department and is open to the public.
• Chesterfield
Man Killed in St. Francois County Crash
A Chesterfield, Mo., man was killed in a one-vehicle crash
on Route Y, east of Brickey Road, in St. Francois County.
• Disc
Golf Course in Farmington Ready for Action
It's one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, one
where people of any age can participate, and it now has
a home in Farmington.
• Body
of Andy Gammon Recovered from River
Divers recovered the body of Andy Gammon, the Park Hills
man who fell into the Mississippi River while working on
a bridge construction project.
• MAC
2nd for Campus Safety
Mineral Area College was found to have the second-highest
safety ranking among all Missouri colleges.
• One
Person Injured, One Arrested After Two-Vehicle Accident
A two-vehicle accident on Highway 67 south of Route JJ injured
a Bonne Terre man and lead to the arrest of another Bonne
Terre man.
• 27
Arrested in St. Francois County DWI Enforcement
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, which has been cracking
down on impaired driving, conducted an eight-hour operation
that resulted in 27 arrests and 21 warnings.
• Farmington
Man Suffers Serious Injuries in Motorcycle Wreck
A Farmington man suffered serious injuries and was charged
with DWI after crashing his motorcycle on Route D in Ste.
Genevieve County.
• Should
Farmington Middle School Students see the 'Hunger Games'
Movie filled with kids killing kids on the agenda for Farmington
Middle School.
• Route
67 Bridge Demolition
Expect construction to close Route 67 Monday, April 9 through
Friday, April 27.
• Farmington
Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement
A Farmington, Mo., woman was sentenced to 27 months in federal
prison for embezzling $444,000.
• Two
People Ejected From Car on Highway 67
Two people were injured when they were ejected from their
vehicle on Highway 67, south of Highway V.
• Car
Overturns in Creek, Arcadia Man Injured
An Arcadia man was injured and arrested for DWI after an
accident on Route E, two miles west of Arcadia, in Iron
County.
• Chelley
Odle to Perform at the Centene Center
A local woman who has seen increasing momentum in contemporary
Christian music circles is holding her CD release concert
March 31, at the Centene Center, in Farmington, Mo.
• 'Big
Brother' in Your Medicine Cabinet?
Senator Kevin Engler wants a database that will include
every prescription you get filled for a controlled substance,
but some see the program as nothing more than government
control into the lives of Missourians.
• Middlebrook
Teen Injured in Highway 72 Accident
A Middlebrook teen was injured when his 1999 Honda Civic
hit a fence in Cape Girardeau County.
• Parkland's
Most Wanted
The most recent additions of individuals wanted by area
law enforcement.
• Nixon
Re-Nominates Bockenkamp
The governor has re-nominated Scott Bockenkamp, of Desloge,
to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.
• Potosi
Man Ejected From Vehicle
A Potosi man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle accident
on Highway 8, one mile east of Eye Road, in Washington County.
• Bonne
Terre Man Seriously Injured in Crash
A nurse who drove upon the accident described the
scene as "horrifying."
• Mason
Douglas at Camp Hope
Country artist and military supporter Mason Douglas brings
his show to Camp Hope, in Farmington.
• St.
Francois County Tornado Warning Sirens Cry Wolf
Are residents immune to the wail of tornado sirens? Many
believe the answer is yes.
• Missouri
License Scam Active
Highway Patrol warns about potential scam where the caller
claims to be with the license bureau.
• Missouri
Gets C- on Corruption Risk Report Card
Missouri has a long way to go concerning corruption risk
and government transparency, that according to the State
Integrity Investigation.
• New
MAC / UMSL Agreement
The University of Missouri–St. Louis and Mineral Area College
signed a new partnership agreement.
• Middlebrook
Man Killed in Route N Crash
A man from Middlebrook lost his life in an accident
on Route N, 3 miles north of Pilot Knob.
• Bismarck
Residents Injured in Accident
Three Bismarck residents sustained minor injuries
in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 67, north of Route
DD in St. Francois County.
• How
is the Unemployment Rate Figured?
Does the government calculate the unemployment rate by counting
every person who is looking for a job?
• Is
Missouri Going Up in Smoke?
Signatures being gathered for petitions that would legalize
pot in Missouri.
• Parkland
Nursing Home Ratings
Choosing
a nursing home for a loved one can be a confusing and challenging
time of life.
• Severe
Weather Awareness Week
As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, consumers are
urged to review their insurance policies.
• Honor
Society New Members
Lambda Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa inducted 38 new members
during ceremonies held Feb. 27, 2012.
• Students
Injured When School Bus Overturns
At
least 10 students from Belgrade were injured when a school
bus ran off the road and turned onto its side in Washington
County.
• MAC
Golf Tournament
MAC Foundation will hold its annual fundraising golf
tournament on May 16, at Terre du Lac Golf Course.
• Car
Goes on Two Wheels, Woman Injured
A Cadet woman was injured when her 1994 Buick Century
traveled on two wheels on Route E near Radio Station Road
in Washington County.
• Advertising
on School Buses?
Rep. Linda Black cosponsored a bill that would allow companies
to lease advertising space on school buses.
• Matt
Hill & The Deep Fryed Two
Winner of the 2011 Best New Artist Debut at the Blues Music
Awards coming to Farmington March 17.
• Two
People Injured When Car Overturns
Two Park Hills residents were injured when their
2005 Chevy Cavalier crashed on Highway 67 at Fairgrounds
Road.
• Ironton
Woman Arrested After Two-Vehicle Accident
A two-vehicle accident on Route N south of Pilot
Knob injured two Ironton residents and lead to one arrest.
• Attorney
General Sues 'Crammers'
Missouri AG Koster sues phone companies accused of taking
advantage of Missouri consumers.
• Two-Car
Accident Injures Two Potosi Residents
Two Potosi residents were injured in an accident
on Route 21 at Route E, in Washington County.
• Two
People Injured When Car Strikes School Bus
Two people sustained minor injuries when their car
struck a school bus on Highway 8 and Maple Street, in St.
Francois County.
• I'm
Writing This With Tears in My Eyes
That's
how the email began that ParklandNews.com received from
the email address of an out-of-state funeral home owner.
• County
Bridge Projects
Upcoming meeting to discuss bridge projects on Routes K
and D in St. Francois County.
• Fredericktown
Woman Injured in Route OO Accident
A Fredericktown woman was injured in an accident
on Route OO, south of Kollmeyer Road, in St. Francois County.
• Traffic
Deaths On The Rise
There has been a decrease in Missouri fatalities the last
six years, but the first few months of 2012 have been deadly.
• Fort
Davidson Open House
Meeting will address issues related to both the historic
site and Elephant Rocks State Park near Graniteville.
• Farmington
Man Killed in Wayne County Crash
A Farmington man was killed in a one-vehicle crash
on Highway 67, eight miles south of Greenville, in Wayne
County.
• Bonne
Terre Teen Injured When Car Overturns
An accident on Hillsboro Road just south of Route
Y has sent a Bonne Terre teen to the hospital.
• New
School Meal Standards
For the first time in 15 years, school menus will get an
update with an emphasis on healthy meals.
• Crash
Injures 3 Bonne Terre Residents
A one-car crash on Cedar Falls Road south of Pratt
Road injured three Bonne Terre residents.
• The
Bed Bug Law
Kevin Engler sponsors another landlord-related bill, this
one relating to bed bugs.
• Pallets
in Road Lead to Highway 47 Accident
Two Cadet residents were injured in an accident on
Highway 47, one mile south of Pond Creek Road in Washington
County.
• Ramp
Improvements at Route 47
$1,596,153 contract awarded for interchange improvements
in St. Francois County.
• Potosi
Family Mourns Loss of Murdered Niece
A Potosi husband and wife are trying to cope with the loss
of their niece, who was the victim of a Colorado murder-suicide.
• Foundation
to Honor Jerry Hicks
Family and friends are working to raise the seed money for
the Chief’s Scholarship.
• St.
Louis Irish Arts
St. Louis Irish Arts will return to the Parkland to share
their love for Celtic culture.
• James
Leg and Bob Reuter
Two unique acts at one low price. Growling piano-man James
Leg and St. Louis favorite, Bob Reuter.
• The
End Times Spasm Band
Appearing in Farmington, they bring 30s dance music, female
blues, and New Orleans jazz.
• Can
You Spot a Meth Lab?
Would you recognize the chemicals and products used
to "cook" meth if a lab was sitting next door?
• Coffman
Road Accident Injures Park Hills Woman
A one-car accident on Coffman Road east of Route
BB in St. Francois County injured a Park Hills woman.
• Georgia
Town Finds Flyers from Park Hills KKK Group
Residents of Newnan, Georgia, woke up Sunday and
were shocked to find flyers posted throughout the area from
the Traditionalist American Knights.
• Bonne
Terre Man Ejected from Vehicle
A Bonne Terre man was ejected from a vehicle in an
accident on Route E and McGehan Road in Jefferson County.
• Ste
Genevieve Man Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash
A Ste. Genevieve man suffered serious injuries when
his 2004 Suzuki motorcycle crashed on Lawrenceton Cut Off
Road at Highway B, in Ste. Genevieve County.
• Route
221 Head-On Crash Injures 3
A woman traveling southbound in the northbound lane
of Route 221 crashed head-on into a northbound vehicle.
• Sally
Werner Retires
Sally Werner, former Mineral Area College Perryville Center
Director, is retiring Feb. 29 after almost 13 years.
• Woman
Killed in Route U One-Car Crash
A Mineral Point woman was killed when her 2005 Honda
Accord crashed on Route U.
• Farmington
Woman Hurt When Vehicle Overturns
A Farmington woman received only minor injuries when
her 2002 Chevy TrailBlazer crashed and overturned on northbound
Highway 67.
• Teen
Killed in ATV Accident at St. Joe State Park
A senior at Oakville High School was killed in an
ATV accident in the off-road area of St. Joe State Park.
• Help
for the Grief Stricken
You don't have to suffer alone.
• Puppies
for Parole Very Special 500th Dog
A blind and deaf dog named Windsor is the 500th dog from
the Puppies for Parole program.
• Is
a Mountain Lion Roaming the Woods of Iron Mountain?
A man believes he found a mountain lion track the day after
hearing the scream of a big cat.
• U.S.
to Close 246 Postal Facilities
Internet use continues to make certain aspects of the postal
service obsolete. Among the 246 facilities to close is the
Cape Girardeau Processing & Distribution Facility.
• Six
Arrested at Alleged Iron Mountain Meth House
Six people were arrested after Iron Mountain Lake police
discovered meth-related items at a house on Pacific St.
• Farmington
Man Shot and Killed After Foot Chase
A Farmington man wanted on a drug warrant was shot and killed
by police early Monday morning.
• Leave
Means Leave
Not leaving a rental property within 10 days of a court
judgment could become a crime.
• Jerry
Sullivan Retiring from MAC
TRIO Program Director Jerry Sullivan is retiring after almost
17 years overseeing the federal program.
• Farmington
Man Indicted on Federal Meth Charges
A Farmington man is one of several people who have
been indicted on federal meth charges.
• New
Director at Perryville Center
Mary Beth Bauwens has joined MAC as the director of the
Perryville Higher Education Center.
• Will
the National Guard Be Activated in Waller Search?
Will an online petition convince Gov. Nixon to activate
the National Guard to help search for Jacque Waller?
• Mozart’s
Magic Flute at MAC
Opera Iowa will perform Mozart’s “Magic Flute” Feb. 24,
at MAC’s Fine Arts Theatre in Park Hills.
• College
Blood Drive March 29
MAC, American Red Cross, and radio stations J-98/KREI/KJFF
will team up for a blood drive.
• Open
Range Bluegrass Band
Open Range Bluegrass is a diverse local band that carries
the sound of traditional country/bluegrass.
• Narvel
Felts to Appear at Nelson's Music City
In 1956 at the age of 17, Narvel Felts won a high
school talent contest that led to Narvel becoming one of
the original Sun recording artists.
• Two
People Stabbed in Park Hills
A Valentine's Day stabbing in Park Hills sent a husband
and wife to St. Louis hospitals.
• Komdown
Satterfield Accused of Stealing from CiCi's Pizza
A Desloge woman is accused of stealing over $85,000
from CiCi's Pizza, located in Farmington, Mo.
• Belgrade
Woman in Hospital After Accident
A Belgrade woman is in the Washington County Hospital
after a truck accident on Highway 21.
• Bonne
Terre Man's Story to Air on Animal Planet
Ken Wilson, of Bonne Terre, will have his story of being
lost in Mexico’s Cozumel Jungle featured on Animal Planet’s,
“I Shouldn’t Be Alive.”
• Truck
Overturns on Highway 21, Four Injured
An accident on Highway 21 south of Arcadia injured
four people.
• Authorities
Search for Missing Park Hills Man
Authorities are searching for a man who was last seen leaving
Park Hills Manor. Robert Valentine is a 53-year-old white
male who requires medication.
• Tax
Deadline Extended
Missouri Department of Revenue extends the individual income
tax filing deadline to Tuesday, April 17.
• Protect
Yourself from the Cold
A blast of cold air has descended on the Parkland and it's
important that we all know the signs of hypothermia, a condition
more dangerous than frostbite.
• New
Name for Highway 8?
Rep. Linda Black has sponsored a bill that would rename
a portion of Highway 8 after the late Jerry Hicks.
• Careers
Through Education
Students and faculty at Mineral Area College to celebrate
national Career and Technical Education Month.
• Jewell
Wood Scholarship
New MAC teacher education scholarship made possible by a
gift of more than $10,000.
• One-Car
Accident Injures Two Cadet Residents
A Jefferson County accident sent two Cadet residents
by helicopter to Barnes Hospital.
• Two-Vehicle
Accident on Highway 67 Injures Two
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on
Highway 67, north of Route JJ in St. Francois County.
• Truck
Overturns, Irondale Woman Injured
An Irondale woman escaped with only minor injuries
after the 2000 Chevy S-10 she was driving crashed on Highway
U.
• Truck
Crash Injures 3 French Village Residents
Three French Village residents were injured when
their 1986 Chevy Silverado crashed on Rouggly Road.
• Irondale
Woman Injured When Vehicle Overturns
An Irondale woman ended up in the hospital after
her 2002 Chevy Tracker overturned on Mitchell Road.
• Here
Come the Seat Belt Police
Highway Patrol to target area drivers on February 24 for
an aggressive “Click It or Ticket” operation.
• Bill
Randles Leads Rival in Poll
Gubernatorial candidate Bill Randles leading rival Dave
Spence by three points in the primary.
• Gov.
Nixon in Fredericktown
Nixon will visit the Madison County Council for the Developmentally
Disabled Wednesday.
• Engler
Wants Drug Monitoring Program
Senator Kevin Engler has filed a bill that would create
a statewide drug monitoring program.
• Leadwood
Woman Injured in Highway 21 Crash
A two-vehicle crash in Washington County injured
a Leadwood woman.
• Highway
P Accident Injures Cadet Woman
A Cadet woman was involved in a one-car crash on
Highway P. just east of Bates Creek Road, in Washington
County.
• Woody
Pines at The Vault
The ultimate combination of country blues and ragtime music
is found in Woody Pines.
• Farmington
Teen Hurt After Vehicle Overturns
An accident in Iron County totaled a vehicle and
sent a Farmington teen to the hospital.
• Two
Arrested for Meth Lab in Park Hills Storage Unit
Two men are accused of making meth inside a Park
Hills storage unit.
• Farmington
Man Injured When Car Hits Tree
A Farmington man was injured in a one-car accident
on Route O, west of Route D, in St. Francois County.
• Legally
Blind Man Missing from Potosi Area
A 37-year-old man has been missing from the Potosi area
for the past four weeks. He is described as 5' 10",
150 lbs., with blonde hair and hazel eyes. He is classified
as legally blind.
• Park
Hills Man Sentenced for Child Molestation
A Park Hills, Mo., man was sentenced to 16 years in prison
on two counts of child molestation.
• BBB
Warns About Loans
The Better Business Bureau is warning about the pitfalls
of tax refund anticipation loans.
• MAC
Jazz Festival
The 26th Annual Jazz Festival will feature a member of one
of the music world’s renowned families.
• Coming
Soon: Road Improvements
Contract awarded for pavement improvements in St. Francois
and Washington Counties.
• Ste.
Genevieve Residents Injured in Highway 61 Crash
Two Ste. Genevieve residents were injured in a one-car
crash on Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County.
• Slave
Re-Enactor at MAC
Mineral Area College will celebrate Black History Month
during TRIO Day, Feb. 24.
• 'Almost,
Maine' at MAC
Love is at the heart of the next Mineral Area College Little
Theatre Guild performance.
• Local
Couple Busted in Crime Spree
A local couple was busted in Jackson, Wyoming after allegedly
committing 30 to 50 burglaries in four states.
• Great
Central U.S. ShakeOut
Are you prepared for the next big earthquake in the Parkland?
The largest drill in history is February 7.
• The
Mississippi Sawyers
St. Louis-based bluegrass band, The Mississippi Sawyers,
appearing in Ironton.
• Bismarck
Driver Arrested After Route BB Crash
A Bismarck man was injured in a one-vehicle accident
on Route BB, one mile north of Route U, in St. Francois
County.
• Fredericktown
Woman Seriously Injured When Vehicle Overturns
A Fredericktown woman was flown to Mercy Hospital
St. Louis after her vehicle overturned on Route E, southwest
of Fredericktown.
• Mental
Health and Substance Use Statistics for Area Students
How do local students compare with state averages
on issues such as suicidal thoughts and substance use? Not
too well, actually.
• Ironton
Man Killed in Washington County Crash
A one-car accident on Highway C in Washington County
killed an Ironton man.
• Two
Injured in Early Morning Crash, Driver Arrested
Two people were injured in a one-car crash on Berry
Road, just south of Shannon Road, in St. Francois County.
• Lower
Your Interest Rate?
Have you received calls that promise to lower your credit
card interest rate? Maybe now the calls will stop.
• Fredericktown
Man Injured in Highway 67 Accident
A Fredericktown man was injured in an accident on
northbound Highway 67, north of Route V.
• Two
Ste. Genevieve Residents Injured When Car Overturns
Two Ste. Genevieve people were injured when their
2007 Lincoln Town Car crashed on Highway 47, just north
of Kingston Road in Washington County.
• Patient
Lift Donated to MAC Health Department
Mineral Area College Allied Health Department receives $10,000
donated patient lift.
• Deans’
Lists of MAC
The Deans’ List was announced for the Fall 2011 semester
at Mineral Area College in Park Hills.
• Local
Physician Visits State Capitol
Dr. Victoria Damba, attends program designed to raise healthcare
awareness of legislators.
• A
Tribute to Johnny Cash
One More Round, a tribute to Johnny Cash, coming to the
Orris in Ste. Genevieve.
• The
Black Belles at The Vault
The Black Belles, an all-girl band that combines a unique
look with a unique sound, to appear in Farmington.
• Bismarck
Woman Injured, Charged With DWI
A Bismarck woman was injured when her vehicle overturned
on Highway N, in St. Francois County.
• Free
Help to Apply for Aid
Free event at Mineral Area College to help college-bound
students fill out financial aid forms.
• 29th
Annual Mineral Area College Science Fair
The creative genius of the area’s math and science
students will be on display at Mineral Area College’s Robert
E. Sechrest Sr. Fieldhouse on March 23.
• Insurance
Complaint?
If you have a complaint about an insurance company,
the State of Missouri wants to know about it.
• MDC
Warns About Open Pipe
Missouri Department of Conservation warns about uncapped
pipe killing various wildlife.
• Results
of Operation A.R.R.E.S.T.
Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. was conducted from 7 p.m. on Saturday,
to 3 a.m. on Sunday.
• Park
Hills Woman Honors Military Through Song
A
Park Hills woman who wanted to tell military veterans how
much she appreciates their service has done just that with
her new music video, "Thank, Support, and Remember."
• Troy,
Mo., Man Seriously Injured at St. Joe State Park
A man from Troy, Mo., suffered serious injures when
his 2007 KTM motorcycle crashed in St. Francois County.
• Caledonia
Man and 3 St. Louis Residents Injured
A one-car accident in St. Francois County injured
four people.
• Deer-Vehicle
Crash Injures Bonne Terre Teen
A Bonne Terre teen was injured when a 1989 Chevy
Cavalier struck a deer on Route OO, south of Route T in
St. Francois County.
• Potosi
Driver Loses Control on Icy Highway 21
A Potosi woman suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle
accident on southbound Highway 21 at Deuce Road, in Washington
County.
• Highway
32 Accident Injures Park Hills Driver
A two-car accident on Highway 32 west of Leadington
injured a Park Hills woman.
• Ryan's
Files Bankruptcy
Owner of Ryan's restaurants files bankruptcy for second
time, closes 81 stores in restructuring effort.
• Car
Overturns, Bonne Terre Woman Injured
A Bonne Terre woman was injured in an accident on
Route C at Route D, in St. Francois County.
• Davis
Crossing Crash Injures Park Hills Woman
A Park Hills woman was injured when her truck overturned
on Davis Crossing Road, just north of Highway 32.
• MAC
Plans Annual Homecoming
This year’s homecoming games see men’s and women’s teams
against archrival Three Rivers.
• 1
Woman, 1 Motorcycle, 1 World
Mineral Area Council on the Arts will present Benka
Pulko’s “Black and White Rainbow.”
• Truck
Drives Into Park Hills Salon
A suspected drunken driver slammed into a Park Hills salon.
• Blazer
Overturns, 5 Cadet Residents Injured
Five people from Cadet were injured in a one-vehicle
crash on Highway 21, south of Delbridge Road, in Washington
County.
• Ste.
Genevieve Teen Injured in Two-Vehicle Accident
A Ste. Genevieve teen was injured and two vehicles
totaled in an accident on southbound Highway 61 at Route
O, in Ste. Genevieve County.
• Park
Hills Woman Told to Stop Sheltering Recovering Addicts
A Park Hills woman has a court date with the City
of Park Hills because her home isn't zoned as a "halfway
house."
• Three
Injured in Route CC Crash
Three people injured in Route CC accident in Washington
County.
• Accident
Injures St. Louis Man, Driver Arrested
A one-vehicle accident in St. Francois County injured a
St. Louis man.
• Rent-A-Center
Opens in Desloge
Desloge Rent-a-Center open for business January 13, 2012.
• Missouri
Receives a C-Minus on National Report Card
A national report card gave Missouri an overall score of
C-minus across six educational policy and performance categories.
• Two
Men Injured in Crawford County Crash
Two local men were injured when their vehicle hit
a ditch on Highway 8 and Route BB in Crawford County.
• Two
Women Injured in Go-Kart Accident
Two women were injured in a go-kart accident on County
Road 319 in Madison County.
• Irondale
Woman Injured on Highway U
A one-vehicle accident on Highway U at Big River
Bridge injured an Irondale woman.
• Highway
221 Accident Injures Arcadia Man
A one-car accident on Highway 221 near Pilot Knob
injured a man from Arcadia.
• Accident
Injures St. Louis Man, Driver Arrested
A one-vehicle accident in St. Francois County injured a
St. Louis man.
• MoDOT
Ready for Snowy Roads
MoDOT crews will monitor road conditions and are ready to
plow and treat state routes as needed.
• Traffic
Fatalities Lowest in 60 Years
Missouri traffic crash fatalities totaled 773 in 2011, the
lowest total since the late 1940s.
• Operation
A.R.R.E.S.T.
Operation A.R.R.E.S.T. will take place in St. Francois and
Washington counties.
• ATV
Accidents Injure Two at St. Joe State Park
Two people, including eight-year-old, injured in
separate accidents.
• Mineral
Point Teen Injured
A Mineral Point, Mo., teen was injured in a one-vehicle
accident on Trockey Road, just north of Frontier Road, in
Washington County.
• Head-On
Crash Kills Bonne Terre Woman
A head-on crash in Ste Genevieve County killed a
Bonne Terre woman.
• World
Series Trophy in Desloge and Farmington
The World Series Trophy Tour will make stops in Desloge
and Farmington in February.
• State
New Years Traffic Deaths
Five people died during holiday period from 6 p.m., December
30, 2011, to 11:59 p.m., January 2, 2012.
• Nursing
Students Give Back
Mineral Area College practical nursing students end year
with acts of holiday kindness.
• Clay
Waller Receives Maximum Penalty for Internet Threat
Clay Waller, husband of missing woman, Jacque Waller, has
been sentenced to five years in prison for an online threat
he made against his sister-in-law.
• Madison
County Events
A book presentation at The Loft, and a murder mystery dinner
theatre lead the events.
• New
Troopers Assigned to Troop C
Trooper Nicholas B. Yoder, 24, and Trooper Jason A. Akers,
24, assigned to St. Francois County.
• Bonne
Terre Man Killed, Driver Arrested
A Bonne Terre man was killed in an accident on Route
E, and the driver arrested for DWI and involuntary manslaughter.
• Two
Women Injured in Highway 67 Accident
Bonne Terre and De Soto women were injured in a two-vehicle
accident on southbound Highway 67 at Meyer Road.
• 25
Years Later
Missouri Department of Corrections officials hold
ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of FCC.
• Home
& Outdoor Expo
The Home & Outdoor Expo is at the Farmington
Civic Center on Saturday, Jan. 28 and Sunday, Jan. 29.
• See
History Without Leaving Home
The Missouri State Museum is providing online viewing
of Civil War battle flags.
• Midas
Hospitality Acquires Farmington Hampton Inn
Midas Hospitality, LLC acquires the 64-room Hampton
Inn located at 850 Valley Creek Drive, Farmington.
• Farmington
Pet Adoption Center Need Donations
New heating and cooling system in the works for area
to house dogs.
• Bonne
Terre Man Killed in Madison County Crash
A Bonne Terre man was killed when his 2008 Nissan
crashed on Route Z, two miles east of Fredericktown.
• Potosi
Man Seriously Injured, De Soto Man Killed
A head-on crash in Jefferson County killed a De Soto
man and seriously injured a Potosi man.
• Two-Vehicle
Accident Injures Potosi Woman
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 21 at Route CC in
Washington County injured a Potosi woman.
• Head-On
Collision Injures Bismarck Man
A snow-covered road in Perry County was the scene
of a head-on crash that totaled two vehicles and injured
a Bismarck man.
• Fredericktown
PD Gets Grant
Overtime enforcement funding and three portable breath
testers awarded to the Fredericktown PD.
• Park
Hills Re-Store Open
Habitat for Humanity of St. Francois County's Re-Store
is now open in Park Hills.
• Two
People Injured When Blazer Overturns, Driver Arrested
Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash on
Sansoucie Road, just west of Highway 21 in Washington County.
• Farmington
Man Arrested After St. Francois County Burglary
Bruce A. Voegtlin, of Farmington, Mo., was arrested
after a failed robbery attempt.
• Benefit
Concert for the St. Francois County United Way
Featured music from GTO and the Baby Boomer Band.
• No
Charges Against Suspended Central Student
Juvenile authorities have officially told her that
no charges are forthcoming against her son.
• Clarkson
Eyecare
Clarkson Eyecare opens Farmington office that provides
emergency eye care and treatment of eye diseases.
• Rear-End
Collision Injures Park Hills Man
A two-vehicle accident on Highway 221 at Highway
NN in St. Francois County injured one person.
• Missouri
Education Training
With the growth of health-related jobs, an education
will be more important than ever in 2012.
• Mother
of Alec Scott Appears on Fox News
Tonia Fujimoto, mother of suspended Central student,
Alec Scott, appeared on Fox News national.
• Operation
Life Saver
Missouri State Highway Patrol Life Saver weekend
traffic crash and enforcement totals for Troop C.
• Farmington
Woman Injured After Car Tire Blows Out
A Farmington woman was injured in a one-car accident
on Highway 67 at Route V, in Jefferson County.
• Mother
of Alec Scott says Central to 'Recycle' Tape
Tonia Fujimoto, mother of suspended Central student,
Alec Scott, says school preparing to destroy tape of alleged
sexual harassment.
• Christmas
Tree Dangers
Residential fires generally increase in December
due to Christmas tree fires in the home.
• New
Recruits Hitting the Streets
Thirty Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers graduated
from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy.
• Pilot
Knob Man Flown to Hospital After Crash
A Pilot Knob man was flown by Air Evac to Mercy Hospital
St. Louis after his 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac crashed
in Iron County.
• Volkswagon
Overturns, 4 Fredericktown Residents Injured
Four Fredericktown residents were injured when a
2000 Volkswagon crashed on Madison County Road 238.
• Highway
O Accident Injures 3
A two-vehicle crash on Highway O at Hillsboro Road
injured three people.
• Central
School Down Syndrome Student Suspended
A 14-year-old Down Syndrome student has been suspended
for alleged sexual harassment.
• Cadet
Man Injured in One-Vehicle Accident
A Cadet man was injured when his 1994 Dodge Dakota
lost control on wet pavement on Highway 21 at Highway 47,
in Washington County.
• New
Study: 88 Percent of Missouri Public Schools Fail Federal
Standards
According to a new report from the nonprofit Center
on Education Policy, 88 percent of Missouri public schools
are failing to meet federal standards.
• Highway
8 Crash Injures 6 St. Francois County Residents
A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway
8 and Route P injured five Park Hills residents and one
Farmington teen.
• Antler
Art That Will Light Up Your Life
Ask a hunter what they typically do with deer antlers
and they will proudly point to the wall holding said antlers.
Ask John Hargis what he does with antlers, and he will point
to the chandelier hanging overhead.
• Ole
Tyme Rustic Woodworks Provides Solid Products
Farmington might not be the furniture capital of
the United States (that title usually goes to North Carolina,)
but Farmington is home to a company that produces some of
the finest hand-crafted furniture money can buy.
• New
License Plate Stickers
Missouri tries new approach to the problem of license
plate sticker theft.
• Mental
Health First Aid Class
Community Partnership offering an opportunity for
a faith-based Mental Health First-Aid class.
• An
Incredible Gift
A 1938 graduate of the old Flat River Junior College
gives $300,000 estate gift to MAC.
• Two-Vehicle
Crash Injures Two Farmington Residents
A two-vehicle crash on Highway H in St. Francois
County injured two Farmington residents.
• Free
Small Business Program
Madison County to host free health reform training
for business owners and CPA's.
• MAC
Receives Nursing Grant
Mineral Area College is one of two Missouri community
colleges to receive a nursing education grant.
• Highway
Patrol Seeks Hit-and-Run Driver
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking the
vehicle that struck a bicyclist in November, 2011, on Missouri
Route F, 1.3 miles east of Pleasant Hill Church Road, in
Ste. Genevieve County.
• Law
Enforcement Grant Awarded
St. Francois County named in law enforcement grant
aimed at combating traffic accidents.
• County
Flags at Half-Staff
St. Francois County flags to be flown at half-staff
on Thursday (Dec. 8) in honor of Jerry Hicks.
• Holcim,
Inc. Wins Award
Holcim (US) Inc. received the Missouri Community
College Association’s Distinguished Business Award.
• Santa
at Iron Mountain Lake
Santa himself will be making an appearance at Iron
Mountain Lake on December 10. Bring your camera.
• Dr.
Fred Nute Wins Award
Dr. Fred Nute, Mineral Area College department chair
of Social Sciences, wins award.
• Truck
Overturns on Ice-Covered Highway 21
A Bonne Terre man was injured in a one-vehicle accident
on Highway 21 in Jefferson County.
• Truck
Cab Goes off Bridge, Driver Seriously Injured
A two-vehicle accident closed southbound Highway
67 for hours after two trucks collided.
• Two
Belgrade Residents Injured in Highway 32 Crash
Two Belgrade residents were injured when their 2009
Chevy Colorado went out of control on Highway 32 and Barnes
Road in St. Francois County.
• Man
Crashes Truck on Kings School Road
One man was injured and later arrested for driving
while intoxicated after crashing into a tree.
• Leadwood
Police Chief Dies from Accident Injuries
Jerry Hicks, Sr., who was seriously injured in a
one-car accident, has passed away after being removed from
life support.
• $10,000
Reward From AT&T Related to Bonne Terre
The St. Francois County Sheriff and AT&T are
asking for the public’s help in apprehending those responsible
for the theft of AT&T telephone cable.
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