The Alton Christmas parade took place on December 6, 2025. Along with the parade, there were several other Christmas activities going on.
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Who Has Christmas Traditions That They Follow?
Most Americans do celebrate Christmas with gift-giving and decorations. Others leave Christ out of Christmas.
Eagle Days In Missouri In Oregon County
Because of Missouri’s many rivers, lakes, and wetlands, it is one of the leading lower 48 states for bald eagle viewing.
The Nutcracker Showings Begin Next Week
The Children’s Ballet of the Ozarks is performing the classical Nutcracker. Young children perform this with adults.
Echoes of the Past Village Will Be Open From December 10th-25th
Echoes of the Past Village in Thayer, Mo, is once again decorating their village with Christmas lights and opening the village for the public to enjoy.
What Is Fibermaxxing And Is It Good?
Around this time of year, we often think about large family meals and the multitude of desserts available.
Bootleggers BBQ Unofficial Opening Is Set For Early January
After a couple years of construction and multiple hiccups along the way, Bootleggers BBQ is getting ready to open in early January of 2026.
The Farmer’s Daughter Is Hosting A Cake Decorating Class Dec. 13
The Farmer’s Daughter in Thayer is hosting a cake decorating class on December 13, 2025. The class is coming in perfect time for holiday baking and decorating!
Thayer Bobcats Season Comes To An End With A 22-14 Loss To Tipton
The Thayer Bobcats football team went up against the Tipton Cardinals in the Class 1 Quarterfinals on November 22, 2025.
Community What Happened At The November Alton Chamber of Commerce Meeting
The Alton Chamber of Commerce met at noon on November 20, 2025, at Collins Coffee on the square to discuss multiple topics.
Help Ring The Salvation Army Bell This Christmas Season
If you live in or around Alton and Thayer, Missouri, you can help ring the Salvation Army Bell this Christmas season, starting November 28, 2025.
Mr. Secretary Hoskins Speaks At SEMO About Deregulation
Denny Hoskins is Missouri’s Secretary of State spoke about what he oversees. He said that leadership talks about solutions, not problems.