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St. Francois County Reports First Covid-19 Death
(Park Hills, Mo) - The St. Francois County Health Department has announced the first Coronavirus (Covid-19) death in the county. SFCHD reports that the resident was a male in his 70's and had other health
Stay Home Order Issued For St. Francois County
Farmington, MO - The St. Francois County Board of Commissioners and the County Health Department met for an emergency meeting Monday, March 30th, to discuss the Covid-19 Pandemic. It was voted upon to issue a
Double Shooting in St Francois County
Double Shooting in St Francois County (Bonne Terre, MO) -On Monday February 10, 2020, Officers responded to the report of a Domestic Disturbance involving a firearm in the 9400 block of Woodleigh Drive in the
Interim Superintendent Selected for ONSR
Van Buren, MO - Jason Lott has been selected to serve as the Acting Superintendent of Ozark National Scenic Riverways following the retirement of Larry Johnson on January 3. He will arrive in the park the
83rd Black River League Tournament Underway
(Piedmont,MO) The 83rd Black River League Basketball Tournament is underway at Clearwater High School in Piedmont. The Action began Monday at 4pm with the JV Boys as Lesterville took on Bunker followed by South Iron
MoDOT to Hold Community Briefing
(Sikeston, MO)-The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open house community briefing from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 to discuss the Exit 93 interchange in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The meeting will be
Man Facing Charges After Police Stand-off
A Washington County man is facing several charges after a stand-off with police and making threats to kill others. Matthew Boyster, of Richwoods, Missouri is charged with Class A felony assault in the first degree,
Ozark Riverways Proposes Temporary Closure On Feral Swine Hunting
Van Buren, MO - Ozark National Scenic Riverways is proposing a temporary closure on the taking, pursuing or releasing of all feral swine within the park. The temporary closure would support interagency efforts to eliminate feral
New Director Named for St. Francois County Health Center
(PARK HILLS, MO) A new director of the St. Francois County Health Center in Park Hills has been named. Amber Elliot had been serving as the assistant director for the past several years. Elliot says
Postponed Due To Wet Weather
(Farmington, MO) Our first Military Appreciation Day car, truck, and bike show has been postponed due wet weather and will be held on June 8th. Everything other that day will stay the same. We