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Hundreds ‘stamp passports’ in Graham
GRAHAM, Mo. — This year’s Graham Street Fair themed “2020: Passport to Fun” saw children running down Jackson Street, playing in small boats and climbing the wall as hundreds of family members and friends enjoyed community events at the annual summer festival. The three-day event kicked off Thursday, Aug. 27 with lawn mower drag racing,…
Read MoreMuseum volunteer seeks assistance
SKIDMORE, Mo. — Cheryl Huston, volunteer with the Skidmore Depot Museum, is in a bit of a quandary and seeking assistance. While cleaning up the city’s museum, Huston came across an item she can’t identify. The large red, metal sphere on a metal base shown in the photo was found in the depot, but she…
Read MoreSkidmore Punkin Show offers vision of city’s future
SKIDMORE, Mo. — With the sun in full force and the temperature at a balmy 76 degrees Fahrenheit, around 100 people gathered Friday at the old Skidmore School grounds to kick off the 2020 Skidmore Punkin Show themed “2020 Vision for Our Future.” Celebrating the youngest among them, crowd members watched as Little Mr. and…
Read MoreMasked musicians make way around Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Two masked musicians traveled around town May 15, offering a bit of cheery music for people to hear. John White and his granddaughter Hadley Cline, 13, stopped at The Forum to play a few ditties on the guitar and violin. Even including Happy Birthday on the fly for a member of The…
Read More2020 Daddy Daughter Dance offers a Frozen good time
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With freezing temperatures outside and even a Frozen theme, fathers and daughters kicked up their heels, heating up the dance floor last week at the Maryville Parks and Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance. Now in its 16th year, the special event was organized by Maggie Veer, MPR recreation coordinator and aquatic supervisor. “Luckily…
Read MoreSkidmore resident works to improve city museum
SKIDMORE, Mo. — Located in the old train depot, the Skidmore Museum has a lot to offer residents and those interested in the town’s history, however, it is in need of repair, cataloging and organization. Cheryl Huston, one of a few Skidmore residents with access to the facility, said the building itself needs repair and…
Read MoreMaryville school bands hold winter concert
Band Members Sixth Grade Band Flute: Rilee Babcock, Madison Dvorak, Tuan Jacobson, Sunxi Lugo, Quinn McComb, Samantha Metcalf and Shayleigh Rybolt Clarinet: Avery Berry, Abigail Bowe, Zi Coffer, Xaden Crosby, Vince Galapin, Adam Hamza, Terin Judd, Ian McCampbell, Aubrie Miller, Elizabeth Riemann, Meah Schommer, and Memphis Slagle Trumpet: Mallory Coffelt, Tharusha Dambadeniya, Lillian Davenport, Ferris…
Read MoreFireman Phil teaches fire safety at Head Start
MARYVILLE, Mo. — On Thursday morning, children at Maryville Head Start were visited by Maryville Public Safety fire division Chief Phil Rickabaugh who taught them some basic fire safety tips. From “Stop, Drop and Roll” to crawling low on the floor if in a smoky room, Rickabaugh showed the children how to stay safe should…
Read MoreBreaking Chains music festival to continue today
MARYVILLE, Mo. — As the sun set Friday many seeking a community of like-minded individuals ready to share their faith through music arrived at the Breaking Chains two-day music festival. The concert is scheduled to continue at noon on Saturday, Sept. 7, but those in attendance Friday night heard music from local and nationally recognized…
Read More‘Anything Goes’ on the MYP Second Stage
MARYVILLE, Mo. — All aboard for the Maryville Young Players Second Stage production of “Anything Goes.” The cast is in full rehearsals this week and this weekend will offer a fun and energetic look at a cruise ship in chaos. With music and lyrics by Cole Porter, “Anything Goes,” the play, based on a book…
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