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About 25 people from the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Vichy Volunteer Fire Department and the nonprofit organization Quail Forever gathered at the Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area for three days last month to participate in training about how to safely handle tree debris. Several of the area’s trails were closed following the April 15 tornadoes.
Department of Conservation hosts training, clean-up at Spring Creek Gap
MARIES COUNTY — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) hosted storm damage training on May 24 through May 26 at Spring Creek Gap Conservation Area. Spring Creek Gap is a 1,816-acre … more
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Maries County Sheriff’s office hosts posse meeting
VIENNA — About 25 people gathered in the Maries County courtroom on May 18 for an informational meeting about the Maries County Sheriff’s Office’s new posse. On April 27, … more
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Volunteer group helps Maries County residents recover from tornadoes
MARIES COUNTY — Members of the Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief group spent the weekend in Maries County helping clean up debris from the April 15 tornadoes. They spent much of their time on … more
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University of Missouri Extension Administrative Assistant Christy Metzger (left), State Rep. Bennie Cook, Willy family members John Badger, Karen Badger, Victor Willy, John Chapman, Donna Chapman and MU Extension Council member Sarah Stratman pose with the Willy Farms sign at the April 3 Century Farm dinner.
Willy farm recognized by Missouri Century Farms program
VIENNA — Maries County’s University of Missouri Extension office recognized the 2022 Missouri Century Farms program inductee from Maries County, the Willy family, on April 3 at the 2023 … more
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Gasconade, Maries, Osage county officials discuss possibility of a regional jail
ST. JAMES — Commissioners and law enforcement from Gasconade County, Maries County and Osage County met at the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s (MRPC) office in St. James on March … more
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A Vichy fire truck leads the procession from the Vichy Fire Department to the Macedonia Cemetery.  
One last ride for Donnie
Saturday, emergency personal, friends and family gathered to remember the life of Donnie Chambers. Chambers was a Vichy firefighter, former Maries and Phelps counties deputy who passed away in … more
MOAD, Maries R-1 elections uncontested
VIENNA — Ballots in the April election will not include races for the Maries-Osage Ambulance District (MOAD) board nor the Maries R-1 School Board. In each race, the number of candidates who … more
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CoMM-Unity Ambulance in Meta will not transport as of June 1. Crew members are shown here in the final Christmas parade at Meta.
COMM-Unity Ambulance planning for disbandment
META  — In Meta and the surrounding area, the only way a patient can receive quick medical transport is from COMM-Unity Ambulance. However, that will change as of June 1, when the base … more
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Cold, white Christmas
Maries County residents experienced a very cold and white Christmas this year. The National Weather Station at the Vichy Airport reported a low temperature of -8 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday and … more
Missouri National Guard alerted to support Missourians in Winter Storm
JEFFERSON CITY — Governor Mike Parson has alerted approximately 500 members of the Missouri National Guard through Executive Order 22-09 in anticipation of potential travel disruptions due to … more
Stay safe and healthy in extreme cold
JEFFERSON CITY — Bitterly cold temperatures and dangerously cold wind chills are forecasted for this week. The National Weather Service forecast includes Winter Storm and Wind Chill Watches in … more
MoDNR awards $410 million in community water infrastructure grants
Several communities in the four-county region covered by Warden Publishing, Co., newspapers are scheduled to receive funding from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to inventory their … more
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Maries County General Election result
U.S. Senate: (R) Eric Schmitt - 2,734 / 78.54% (D) Trudy Busch Valentine - 651 / 18.70% (L) Jonathan Dine - 45 / 1.29% (C) Paul Venable - 20 / 0.57%   State Auditor: (R) … more
High voter turnout expected for general election
MARIES COUNTY — Maries County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers predicts higher voter turnout for the Nov. 8 general election than the Aug. 2 primary election. She estimates about 43% of Maries … more
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MRPC HONORED several area volunteers at its annual dinner on Oct.13. The recipients were Debbie Porter, Hollis Sturdy, Gracie Rehmert, Jim Morrison, Bruce Grotewiel; back: Lindsay Jackson, Jeremy Porter, Tina Reagan, Rachel Guth, Dawn Smith, Lonna Sowers, Paula Schwartze, Tammy Pollerisz, Mark Buschmann and Larry Buschmann. Reagan, Guth, Smith and Sowers represented the Route 66 Summerfest Committee. Lawrence Buschmann was unable to attend and was represented by his children Paula Schwartze, Tammy Pollerisz and Mark and Larry Buschmann.
Maries County volunteers honored at MRPC Annual Dinner
ST. JAMES — Three area residents were honored during the Meramec Regional Planning Commission’s (MRPC) annual dinner Oct. 13 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Vienna.   Each … more
Law enforcement responds to mental health crisis near Vichy
MARIES COUNTY — Maries County Deputies, the Maries County Conservation Agent and a member of the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group responded to a mental health crisis on Oct. 17 near … more
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Over 100 kids participate in MCF’s kids games
Following the Maries County Fair parade Saturday area children made their way to the fairgrounds for the kids games. Brenda Davis was the emcee for the kids events, which included a kiddie tractor … more
Children wait with much anticipation to pick up candy during the parade.
Fair weekend in Vienna
The Maries County Fair was held last week in Vienna, with days and nights packed full of activities. There were pageants, musicians, big crowds, carnival rides, kids games, the livestock sale, a … more
An emotional moment was when a heifer donated by the Jeff and Jessica Stricklan family in honor of Cody Stricklan, was auctioned with big community support. The heifer brought in over $40,000 toward the new addition planned for the hog barn.
Over $40,000 donated for new livestock barn in honor of Cody Stricklan
There was not a dry eye in the barn Friday evening when the annual Maries County Fair 4-H and FFA Livestock Auction was held. During the event, a heifer donated by the Jeff and Jessica Stricklan … more
Bax family chosen as Missouri Farm Family for Maries County
Lucas and Jennifer Bax and family of Vienna, were among the families honored during the 64th annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 15 at the Missouri State Fair.          … more
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