News Archives - Alton MO

Thayer is once more hosting its annual St Jude Truck Pull. This is the tenth year hosting this. They will have concessions available.

Slaughter cows and bulls traded 3.00-4.00 lower. A heavy supply of cows and a moderate supply of slaughter bulls and pairs was wanted.

Fun, games, and food are getting set up for Friday night and Saturday. AltonMo.com is joining the fun with the main game being a cakewalk.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is urging consumers to check their recent purchases for ready-to-eat meat.

Community

Maybe you noticed that the market has softened in many areas. One way to get more attention to your property is to improve your curb appeal.

Editorial

Local residents do not want this named Scenic Byway for a number of reasons. However, the reasons are similar no matter the county.

Macedonia Baptist Church in Alton, Missouri, is celebrating 150 years tomorrow, Sunday, September 25, 2022. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Alton has a Classic car, truck, and motorcycle cruise-in. This new and exciting event happens the night before the actual Walnut Festival.

Myrtle, Mo, is once again having their Yester-daze on September 24, 2022. They will be having lots of family-friendly and fun activities.

To further serve the community while raising money, the Alton Fire Department is hosting a pancake breakfast.

This week, slaughter cows and bulls traded 2.00-3.00 lower. Demand was good on a moderate supply of slaughter animals.

According to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans spent more on taxes than on food, clothing, and health care combined!