The Walnut Festival Run is coming up on Friday, October 1, 2021, starting at 5:30 pm at the Alton High School. If you register early, you get a t-shirt!
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Chamber Makes Final Plans For Upcoming Walnut Festival And Run
The Alton Chamber of Commerce met on September 9, 2021, at the Burger Palace, to make the final plans for the 36th Black Gold Walnut Festival and run.
Fall Gardening Ideas- Now Is The Time To Plan
One needs to begin planning a fall garden. planting now in August means a possible harvest by Thanksgiving.
Get An Early Bird Discount- TeenPact Registration Is Open!
TeenPact is an organization that teaches teenagers about the government and politics. The registration for classes opens September 1, 2021.
Scores Of People Came To Alton Bank’s Grand Opening On August 28th
The Alton Bank had their grand opening on August 28, 2021, from noon until people stopped showing up. Scores of people showed up to support the Alton Bank.
Today Was The First Televised Major League Baseball Game
Today, August 26, the first major league baseball game was televised. This happened in 1939.
Jamboree’s Being Held For Thayer Bobcats Volleyball And Football
The Thayer Bobcats are having a volleyball jamboree on Aug. 21, and the football team is going to a jamboree in Mtn. Grove on Aug. 20.
Twin Pines Conservation Area Hosts Free Family Fishing This Saturday
The Missouri Department of Conservation Twin Pines Conservation Education Center (MDC) (CEC) is hosting a family fish day.
Less Humid Weather Brings More Buyers To The Farmer’s Market
The Alton Farmer’s Market was once again held on August 14, 2021. Vendors were out selling produce, baked bread, baskets, and more.
Missouri Ice Cream And Celebrations For 200 Years
Missouri is now 200 years old. Alton, Thomasville, and Thayer, Missouri, held ice cream socials.
Thomasville Ice Cream Social Brought Many From Around The Area
Thomasville, Missouri, had an ice cream social in honor of Missouri’s Bicentennial. The event brought many from around the area to join in the celebration.
Alton Southern Bank Has Ice Cream Sandwiches For Missouri’s Birthday
The Southern Bank Alton Branch is joining in on the fun for Missouri’s Birthday, August 10, and is giving out ice cream sandwiches to whoever wants it!