Bob Newhart, a comedian and the elf dad in the movie Elf, died on July 18, 2024, at the age of 94.
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Wild Arrows Christian Homeschool Co-Op Registration Will Be Aug. 12-15
Wild Arrows Christian Homeschool Co-Op at the Alton site will have online registration from August 12-15, 2024 for the upcoming fall semester.
Alton Senior Center Meals And Activities For July 2024
We’re over halfway through the year, and with that comes another month of food and activities at the Alton, Mo., senior center for July 2024.
Walnut Festival Contests- Time To Plan Now
The Black and Gold Walnut Festival is an annual event all locals look forward to. With that, the chamber plans walnut-themed contests.
Free Backyard Poultry Workshop Planned For August 16th
Do you want to raise chickens for eggs or meat? These topics will be covered at the Oregon County Backyard Poultry Workshop on August 16, 2024.
Community Kids Can Read For A Free Happy Meal
By reading ten books and filling out a punch card from the library, kids can earn a FREE Happy Meal from McDonald’s.
Walnut Festival Vendor Forms Now Available
Planning is underway for this year’s Walnut Festival. Vendors are gearing up to reserve their spots at various fall festivals.
Brother Greg Watson Passed Away
Greg Watson passed away last week. He was 60 years old. Greg was a man of multifaceted talents,yet, his true calling was preaching the gospel.
Christian Singer Mandisa Dies At The Age Of 47
Mandisa, a Christian singer and songwriter of “Overcomer”, died at her home in Tennessee on April 18, 2024, at the age of 47.
Alton Chamber Of Commerce Minutes From The April Meeting
The Alton, Missouri, Chamber of Commerce met on April 18, 2024. Some of the topics they discussed were the park survey, left over eclipse glasses, and the Walnut Festival.
Thinking Outside The Gardening Box
MU Extension Horticulture and Agronomy Specialists are hosting a class on different gardening methods, including lunch!
Where Were You A Week Ago? In The Dark!
It has been a week since the Great American Eclipse passed our way. Most people made the most of the situation.