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A Look At The Class 1 District 3 High School Football Playoffs

Sports October 30, 2025October 29, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The Thayer High School football team is the number one seed in Class 1. Here is a look at the teams in Class 1 District 3

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Bridge Work To Start In March 2027 On Highway 160 Outside Alton

Travel October 29, 2025October 22, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

MoDOT is going to be working on a bridge on Highway 160 in Oregon County, Missouri, starting in March of 2027.

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Halloween Events That Are Happening This Week In The Area

Recreation October 28, 2025October 24, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

There are multiple Halloween events going on this week in Oregon County, Missouri. Most of the events are being held October 30th and 31st, 2025.

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Local And Loved Alton Resident, Elvin Bridges, Passes Away

Obituaries October 27, 2025October 22, 2025 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Elvin Richardson Bridges, age 99 of Alton, MO, was born October 18, 1925, and passed away on October 13, 2025.

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What Good Are Bats? Do You Want Them Around? Find Out More

Outdoor Living October 25, 2025October 22, 2025 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

A bat’s enormous appetite for flying insects is one reason it is good to have these unique flying mammals around.

2023 Alton High School Graduate Gunnar Kennedy Dies At Age 21

Obituaries October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Gunnar Kennedy, Alton, Missouri, local, died at the age of 21 while hiking in Slovenia. His funeral will be October 25, 2025.

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Here’s What’s Happening On October 25th To Plan Your Day

Recreation October 23, 2025October 25, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

Saturday, October 25, 2025, there are several events happening in Oregon County Missouri. To plan your day to hit the most events, here’s what’s happening on the 25th.

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Rover Turkey Shoot- A Fun Day For Everyone

Recreation October 22, 2025October 21, 2025 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, Rover invited the public to a fun-filled day at the Rover Gun Club. This annual event is family-friendly.

THAYER, MO – OCTOBER 17: The Thayer Bobcats and Willow Springs Bears line up during the high school football game between the Thayer Bobcats and the Willow Springs Bears on October 17, 2025, at the Thayer High School football field in Thayer, MO. (Photo by Curtis Thomas/AltonMo.com)

Thayer Bobcats Football Shut Out The Willow Springs Bears 69-0

Sports October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The Thayer Bobcats football team went up against the Willow Springs Bears on October 17, 2025. The Bobcats kept their undefeated record with a 69-0 win.

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Tree Of Life Church Hosting A Fall Fellowship

Religion October 21, 2025October 25, 2025 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

This Saturday, the Tree of Life Church is hosting a fall fellowship. Come meet, talk with them, eat, and go on a hayride- all for FREE!

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Help Find Missing Dog In Alton Area

Community October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Jennifer Thomas 0 Comments

Kilo was last seen at the school on Saturday. He is very friendly and loves attention. He slipped out of his collar and went wandering.

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What To Know About Alton’s Trunk-or-Treat On Halloween

Recreation October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 Amanda Thomas 0 Comments

The Alton Chamber of Commerce’s Trunk-or-Treat will be on October 31, 2025, on the square. There will be candy, costume contests, and inflatable costume races.

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