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  • MU Extension Office To Offer Free Estate Planning Course November 5, 2026
  • Tucker Creek Park Now Has A New Playground By The Walking Trail! November 5, 2026
  • Alton’s Halloween Costume Contest & Inflatables Race Was A Success! November 4, 2026
  • Full Election Results: Local and State Decisions November 4, 2026
  • Have You Voted? Stand On Biblical Values November 3, 2026
  • Campers On MDC Lands Will Need Permits In March 2027 November 3, 2026
  • Researchers Evaluate Claims Ahead Of Abortion Votes November 2, 2026
  • Thomasville Announces Its Christmas Bazaar Dates: Nov. 5-7 November 2, 2026
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  • Representative Elliott Gives Update On Weather Radar October 31, 2026
  • October Surprise As Consumer Confidence Jumps Higher October 31, 2026
  • Pro-Life Group Slams Dem Goals For Abortion Access October 30, 2026
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  • Annual Mistletoe Magic Sets Its Dates In November October 30, 2026
  • MDC To Have New Permit Requirements For Nonresidents In 2027 October 29, 2026
  • Court Square Cafe Hosts Thursday Board Game Night October 28, 2026
  • Seasonal Fall Produce Offers Fresh Meal Options Now October 28, 2026

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MU Extension Office To Offer Free Estate Planning Course

Community November 5, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

University of Missouri Extension of Oregon County is hosting an informational course in estate planning on Monday, November 9th .

All the kids and adults lined up for the individual costume contest.

Alton’s Halloween Costume Contest & Inflatables Race Was A Success!

Recreation November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

On October 31, 2026, the Alton Chamber of Commerce had it’s Halloween trunk-or-treat. Although not many individuals showed up to hand out candy, there was a good turn-out for the costume contest and inflatable costume races.

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Full Election Results: Local and State Decisions

Elections November 4, 2026November 4, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Although races are often decided by fewer than 20 votes, only 40% of registered voters came out to cast their ballots in Oregon County.

Little Christmas houses lined up on a table.

Thomasville Announces Its Christmas Bazaar Dates: Nov. 5-7

Shopping November 2, 2026October 29, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Thomasville is a charming little community with so much happening! Throughout the summer, there are rodeos, autumn days, and now the Christmas Bazaar. Not far from Alton, the people there make you feel at home.

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Pro-Life Group Slams Dem Goals For Abortion Access

Family October 30, 2026October 29, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Pro-life leaders are warning that Democratic congressional leaders plan to prioritize federal legislation to override state laws.

Annual Mistletoe Magic Sets Its Dates In November

Shopping October 30, 2026October 28, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Thayer has set the dates for the annual Mistletoe Magic. Come out to the school for a Christmas kickoff! They are ready for the holidays.

Board games in a pile.

Court Square Cafe Hosts Thursday Board Game Night

Community October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Alton’s Court Square Cafe now hosts Thursday Night Game Nights. Bring your board games and a heart for fun!

Honors in Thayer

Rep Keith Elliott Honors Thayer FCCLA For Award-Winning Project

Politics October 27, 2026October 27, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

State Rep. Keith Elliott praised Thayer High School students Cannon Pitts and Holden Underwood for earning top statewide honors.

THAYER, MO – OCTOBER 26: Thayer Bobcats team watches the play on the sideline during the high school football game between the Thayer Bobcats and the Mountain Grove Panthers on October 23, 2026, at the Thayer High School football field in Thayer, MO. (Photo by Curtis Thomas/AltonMo.com)

Thayer Bobcats Lose to Panthers, But Retain No. 1 Seed

Sports October 26, 2026October 26, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Bobcats hosted the Mountain Grove Panthers.  Our Bobcats lost, but remain district champions.

Yes amendment 3 rally

Amendment 3 Rally Brought People From All Over

Elections October 21, 2026October 21, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The rally did make the point that this is about protecting life as well as protecting our children from transgender surgeries.

Kids 17 and under participating in the inflatable costume race.

Alton’s Trunk-or-Treat, Contests, And Races Will Be On Halloween!

Recreation October 20, 2026October 21, 2026 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Halloween is coming up on October 31, 2026. The Alton Chamber of Commerce is planning a fun night on Halloween including a trunk-or-treat, costume contest, and inflatable costume race!

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Say Yes On Amendment 3 Rally Tour Coming To Alton

Politics October 19, 2026October 15, 2026 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

The YES on Amendment 3 Rally Tour will make its Oregon County stop in Alton on Tuesday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m.

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