ST. PETERS, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension and the Missouri Agriculture, Food and Forestry Innovation Center offer a one-day workshop Saturday, Feb. 17, in St. Peters at the MU Extension Center in St. Charles County. more

The Economic Development Partnership – Bolivar and Polk County, MO would like to share an opportunity available to area residents and budding entrepreneurs. more

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Eagle viewing opportunities at Lake Springfield Boathouse are also part of event. more

Of all the pop culture institutions to be canceled, ended, or otherwise shut down by the pandemic in 2020, the permanent closure of the “Mean Girls” Broadway musical was perhaps the one that disappointed me the most. I’m not sure why it wasn’t brought back post-pandemic – ticket sales had clearly been healthy enough to keep me from scoring cheap seats during its two-year run – all I knew was that the show was gone and I had missed all 833 chances to see it live. more

John and Kerry Skidmore were married on Jan. 12, 1964, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Springfield. They have been blessed with three sons, John V. II of Alamo, California, Michael Skidmore of Bixby, Oklahoma and Marshall Skidmore of Jacksonville, Florida. John II and wifeTeri have three children, John III, Lauren and Lindsey. Michael and wife Julie have three daughters, Emily, Elizabeth and Mariah. John has been a banker in this area for many years and is now busy as a real estate broker. Wife Kerry is a retired minister, songwriter and author. The Skidmores currently reside in Collins. more

Applications for the Riedesel Charitable Trust scholarships given to seniors and graduates of Fair Play School District are now available. Renewal applications also are being accepted. more

Monday, Jan. 22 — Biscuits and gravy, sausage, cheese omelet, fresh fruit. more

Writer turns to a life of crime more

Runners are getting in shape for the 45th annual Polar Bear Run set to take place on Saturday, Feb. 17. Deadline to register is Feb. 7 to receive a commemorative sweatshirt. more

This Valentine’s Day, Citizens Memorial Hospice will be showing love for Hospice patients and families through their “Hug in a Mug” charity event. more

The construction crew at Mid-Missouri Bank have had less than favorable weather conditions to continue their work on the renovations taking place at the bank. But they have been on the job throughout whatever Mother Nature throws at them. The bank is undergoing renovations inside and out and are expecting a target date of mid-May for completion.  more