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Vienna man in house explosion died of self-inflicted wounds

VIENNA — Cause of death of a Vienna man thought to have died in a house explosion last week has now been ruled a suicide according to Maries County Sheriff’s Deputy Major Scott … more

By Roxie Murphy, Staff Writer | 9/28/22

Early morning house explosion kills one

VIENNA — A Vienna man lost his life in a house explosion at the 11000 block of State Route V early Tuesday morning. Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman and Sheriff’s Deputy Major Scott … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 9/21/22

A boom truck from Gascosage Electric Coop was in Vienna last week to help find out the problem with some of the lights on the baseball field at the Vienna City Park. Utilities Superintendent Shon Westart said they determined it was a useable disconnect on the pole. He said Tim Backues of Schneider Electric helped them replace the $259 part.

Vienna looks to make improvements at city park, money is limiting factor

VIENNA —The members of the Vienna City Council, city employees and a concerned citizen recently had an earnest discussion about needed improvements at the Vienna City Park. The main take-away … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 9/21/22

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

9/7/22

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

9/7/22

Founder of Weidinger Chevrolet passes away

A long time Maries County community supporter and descendant of early Vienna settlers, Leonard “Peanuts” Weidinger, passed away Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 at his home near Vienna. He … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 8/31/22

Kurt Dudenhoeffer gave an adult presentation last week at the Vienna Library dealing with a very serious subject—suicide. Much of the presentation dealt with suicide by firearms as it is the most common suicide attempt to be fatal. Properly storing firearms is a way to prevent some suicide gun deaths.

Heartland Regional Library hosts conversation to help friends, family members reduce suicide in communities

VIENNA — One of the adult programs offered by the Heartland Regional Library System was held last week at the Vienna Library. It was titled “Conversations for Suicide Safer … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 8/24/22

The Vienna high school and middle school cheerleaders had a successful cheer camp last week as six of them qualified for a spot on the All American Team, earning the opportunity to travel to exotic locations to be part of parades. Those qualifying include Ava Kloeppel (left), Elizabeth Veasman, Nora Garro, UCA Trainer Lizzie, Camie Doyel, Claudia and Noah Rollins.

Vienna girls excel at cheer camp, some win trip with chance to cheer in faraway places

The Maries R-1 high school and middle school cheerleaders attended a Varsity Spirit cheer camp this week where they worked hard on their skills and six of them qualified to cheer in a parade at a … more

8/24/22

First day of School at Visitation Inter-Parish School

School began for Visitation Inter-Parish School in Vienna on Monday morning. The students and their parents seemed happy to be back and beginning the 2022-23 school year. The students looked nice in … more

8/17/22

MOAD gets good audit report, improved financials from previous year

VIENNA — The Maries-Osage Ambulance District (MOAD) received a positive financial audit report for fiscal year 2021. During the board’s August meeting Monday night, Lynn Graves, CPA and … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 8/17/22

A Vienna Quik Spot customer has the door held for him and his family by a local Vienna man. The convenience store and gas station is a busy place in town.

Vienna Quik Spot—Vienna Chamber Business of Month

Jason and Brandy Kampeter have strong roots in the Vienna community. They are both Maries County born and raised and they are both graduates of Vienna High School. The Kampeters are the owners of … more

8/10/22

Maries R-1 School Board talks of issues with campus improvement projects

VIENNA — The Maries R-1 School Board spent a significant amount of time at its July meeting discussing progress and problems with some of its current construction and building updates. R-1 … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 8/3/22

Vienna PD seizes Fentanyl, two shared with felony drug possession

Vienna Police Chief Shannon Thompson reported an incident last Saturday when the Vienna Police Department for the first time seized the drug Fentanyl. It was reported the incident occurred … more

8/3/22

Pictured with one of the new and recently placed Adopt-A-Planter are Vienna Chamber of Commerce sponsors Kent Love (left), Colleen Barnhart, and Kelly Barnhart with her daughters.

All eight VCOC planters adopted, blooming flowers seen around the square

VIENNA — The Vienna Chamber of Commerce (VCOC) had good community support for its recent Adopt-A-Planter project. Now, eight large, attractive planters have been placed around the courthouse … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 7/20/22

Vienna City Council approves fireworks display, absence burn ban

VIENNA — During business at the June Vienna City Council meeting, it was announced Maries Manor will be having its annual fireworks display at dark on Friday night, July 1. The nursing … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 6/29/22

MOAD, sheriff working on blood draw issue

VIENNA — The Maries-Osage Ambulance District (MOAD) Board wants to meet with a member of the Maries County Sheriff’s Office who has authority to make decisions. They two entities again … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 5/25/22

Maries County Democrats enjoy Truman Day event

VIENNA — Angie Dunlap, who is President of the League of Women Voters of St. Louis, told those gathered for the Annual Truman Day dinner, that she is a cheerleader for democracy. She said the … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 5/18/22

Vienna Chamber Sausage and Wine Festival a success

The Vienna Chamber of Commerce (VCOC) reports the First Annual Vienna Sausage and Wine Festival on Saturday afternoon was a success as the rain stayed away and people from Vienna and beyond came to … more

5/4/22

The most dramatic feature of the Clifty Creek Natural Area in Maries County is a natural bridge. It has a span of about 40 feet that was created by a tributary of Clifty Creek carving through Gasconade dolomite. The natural bridge is a destination for hikers, which is over a mile from the parking lot for the area, which is found on MCR 511.

A look at the Clifty Creek Conservation Area

VIENNA — The Clifty Creek Conservation Area and Clifty Creek Natural Area offer many recreational opportunities such as bird watching, fishing, hiking, hunting, outdoor photography, wildlife … more

By Laura Schiermeier, Staff Writer | 4/27/22

Vienna Chamber hosts Wine and Sausage Festival, Saturday

The public is cordially invited to be part of the First Annual Vienna Wine and Sausage Festival on April 30 at the Maries County Fairgrounds in Vienna. The event begins at 1 p.m. and culminates with … more

4/27/22

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