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10/20/2025

More Deer Activity This Time of Year

Drivers are reminded to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours. Deer behavioral changes will be occurring due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being in places they aren’t usually seen. Drivers are urged to remain alert.

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Drivers are reminded to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours. Deer behavioral changes will be occurring due to mating season, …

10/20/2025

St. James Kiwanis Korner

The St. James Kiwanis Club installed Chris Presson as the new president. He has been a member of the Kiwanis Club since August of 2022 and most recently served as Club Vice President.

Each year the Kiwanis Club presents their Kiwanian of the Year Award. This year the award was presented to Scott Webb. He has been a Kiwanis member since June of 2022 and was the driving force behind obtaining donations for the 2025 Annual Raffle.

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The St. James Kiwanis Club installed Chris Presson as the new president. He has been a member of the Kiwanis Club since August of 2022 and most recently served as Club Vice President. Each …

10/19/2025

St. James October Senior Companion of the month.

St. James resident Linda Wischow has been honored as the Senior Companion of the Month for October 2025. Originally from Quincy, Illinois, she grew up with two sisters and is the mother of two daughters. She has two granddaughters and two grandsons.

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10/19/2025

St. James Chamber Launches Annual Veterans Honor Walk to Support Local Heroes

The St. James Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to participate in the annual Veterans Honor Walk at the St. James Tourist Information Center. It's a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who have served in our nation’s military.

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The St. James Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to participate in the annual Veterans Honor Walk at the St. James Tourist Information Center. It's a heartfelt …

10/18/2025

Tigers have pair of top-10 finishes at Hermann Invitational

With top-10 individual finishes by two of its runners, the St. James High School boys’ cross country team placed fifth in the nine-school Hermann Invitational, held Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Loutre Shore Country Club.

Host Hermann was the boys’ team champion with 41 points while Owensville was second with 50 and Union third with 70. St. James was fifth with 123.

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10/18/2025

Apple butter made by Gardeners of the Forest City

The Gardeners of the Forest City and several dedicated volunteers recently spent October 5 and 6 making apple butter at Prairie Barn Winery and Christmas Trees to sell at local St. James businesses and the St. James Tourist Information Center.

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The Gardeners of the Forest City and several dedicated volunteers recently spent October 5 and 6 making apple butter at Prairie Barn Winery and Christmas Trees to sell at local St. James businesses …

10/17/2025

St. James Board Of Education approves terminating barn contract with city

St. James Board of Education voted on Oct. 8 to terminate a lease agreement with the city of St. James for use of the livestock barn and arena at Nelson Hart Park. The decision comes after two months of discussion between the board and city, where both parties agreed they wanted to end the contract.

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10/17/2025

St. James High School classrooms closed for flooring repairs

Superintendent Tim Webster informed the St. James Board of Education on Oct. 8 about a floor issue at the high school that caused classrooms to be closed to students. The district is currently working with its insurance company to make repairs.

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Superintendent Tim Webster informed the St. James Board of Education on Oct. 8 about a floor issue at the high school that caused classrooms to be closed to students. The district is currently …

10/15/2025

Good Wednesday afternoon from Owensville High School’s OHS Field and MSHSAA C3D2 Softball Tournament first-round action between the Wright City Lady Wildcats and St. James Lady Tigers.

10/13/2025

St. James Christmas parade registration now open

The St. James Chamber of Commerce announced this week that registration for the 2025 Christmas parade is open and anyone interested in participating should sign up as soon as possible. The parade, which begins at 5 p.m. on Dec. 6, welcomes participation from businesses, clubs, organizations, churches and individuals.

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10/13/2025

Trunk or Treat will return to Maramec Spring Park in St. James

The St. James Parent-Teacher Community Organization (PTO) and Maramec Spring Park will again be partnering to offer Trunk or Treat, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the park.

The annual event always draws a huge crowd to the park as participants trick or treat.

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The St. James Parent-Teacher Community Organization (PTO) and Maramec Spring Park will again be partnering to offer Trunk or Treat, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the …