VIENNA — Vienna Board of Aldermen at the June 9 city meeting voted to accept a bid for asbestos inspection as part of the ongoing demolition grant process.
The city continues to go through …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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6/18/25
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Vienna Main Street volunteers had to quickly pivot plans for the organization’s first-ever farmers market when rain caused the event’s postponement on June 7. About a dozen of the vendors …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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6/11/25
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Vienna High School hosted its annual eighth grade promotion ceremony on May 19 to welcome the Class of 2029 as high school freshmen. Each student received a certificate of promotion, and a select …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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5/21/25
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VIENNA — The Maries-Osage Ambulance District (MOAD) Board at its May 12 meeting adopted a policy outlining how employees should address patients wishing to bring service animals on ambulances.
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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5/21/25
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Maries R-1 band teacher Ray Spiller conducted the last performances of his career with Vienna during last Friday’s graduation ceremony (above) and last Thursday’s spring concert. Spiller …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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VIENNA — Vienna Elementary School Principal Shanda Snodgrass recognized the school’s knowledge bowl team during the most recent Maries R-1 Board of Education meeting on April 14.
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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Vienna High School Class of 2025 graduate Madison Weeks (above) celebrates after walking during last Friday’s ceremony. Following the fanfare by the Eagle Pride Band, graduate Kaitlyn Campbell …
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5/14/25
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VIENNA — Nearly 100 years after a dance hall explosion shook a small Missouri town, an author who grew up there has found inspiration in the story for her debut novel.
Michelle Collins …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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VIENNA — The Maries-Osage Ambulance District (MOAD) Board welcomed a new member when it held its first post-election meeting on April 14.
Greg Stratman took over the Sub-District #4 seat …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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VIENNA — Maries County is one of 25 Missouri counties participating in joint damage assessments with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following severe …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/25/25
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Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weidinger, Vienna, celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. with a Mass at Visitation Catholic Church in Vienna. A reception followed at the Running W Ranch …
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4/18/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission could consider a new path for funding local 911 dispatching services after a meeting with a member of the Missouri 911 Service Board at the April 10 …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/18/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission heard concerns from a resident about the Maries Road 213 bridge project and flooding caused by the April 4 rain during the April 7 meeting.
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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4/18/25
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VIENNA — The city of Vienna is monitoring its drinking water after it recently tested positive for a group of synthetic compounds, on which the federal government implemented …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/18/25
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VIENNA — The Vienna Chamber of Commerce (VCOC) distributed its Pioneer, New Horizon and Heart of Vienna awards at its annual banquet last Friday at the Coffey Brothers American Legion building.
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/14/25
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Staged funeral warns VHS students about dangerous decisions
BY Colin Willard
ADVOCATE Staff Writer
cwillard@wardpub.com
VIENNA — Each spring, Vienna High School seniors walk …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/14/25
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VIENNA — State Rep. Bennie Cook shared legislative updates with attendees of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet last Friday at the Coffey Brothers American Legion …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/14/25
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VIENNA — The Maries County Clerk’s Office was served last week with an offer of settlement from law firm Steelman, Gaunt and Crowley on behalf of a client who alleges the …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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4/7/25
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VIENNA — Vienna Main Street President Carrie Kleffner attended the March 10 city meeting to update city officials on her organization’s latest community revitalization projects.
Last …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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3/28/25
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VIENNA — Eastern District Commissioner Doug Drewel responded to a resident’s complaints about the condition of the county road near her home during the March 17 Maries County …
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By Colin Willard, Advocate Staff Writer
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3/28/25
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