The Alton city council met on February 10, 2025, for their meeting. The main item discussed was about lifeguard applications and the Independence Day celebrations.
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Was The Groundhog Right? Is Snow In Our Forecast?
On February 2, Punxsutawney Phil came out and saw his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter weather.
Local Homeschool Group Wild Arrows Plan Their Spring Semester
The Alton Wild Arrows Christian Homeschool Co-Op Group will hold an informational meeting for the Spring 2025 semester.
MDC West Plains To Host Workshop On ‘Field To Freezer’
The MDC will host a free “Field to Freezer” workshop. This class will teach the basics of deer processing.
Donate To Help Rebuild Lives After Devastating Fires
Several local house fires have wrung through our community. While many are experiencing devastating loss, the community can help out.
Winona MDC Hosts Controlled Burn Workshop
The Missouri Department of Conservation hosts a prescribed burn workshop at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center (CEC) in Winona
MODOT Plans To Close US 160 In February- Plan Alternate Route Today
MODOT plans to close US Route 160 in Oregon County. Missouri crews will perform bridge inspections. It will close in both directions.
Flags To Fly At Half Mast For Fallen Thomasville Fireman
Governor Kehoe ordered U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Oregon County, and firehouses statewide.
Benefit Fundraiser For Shafer Family Planned In February
The Shafer family in Alton has undergone more unplanned emergencies. They could use community support to handle some of the finances.
Video: 2024 Was A Blessed Year- Here’s To 2025
In 2024, the AltonMo.com field team covered dozens of events in Alton, Thayer, Koshkonong and the surrounding areas. Here’s 2024 in review.
Gov Kehoe Acts To Prioritize Public Safety Through Executive Orders
Governor Kehoe prioritized public safety by signing six executive orders and officially launching Safer Missouri public safety initiative.
Young Local, Nathaniel Erwin Shafer’s, Obituary
Nathaniel Erwin Shafer, age 6, was born February 22, 2018, at his home near Alton, MO and passed away January 14, 2025.