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Food pantry continuing quest for bigger home
Local News
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Food pantry continuing quest for bigger home

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • 2 hrs ago
  • 3 min to read

The Ozark Food Pantry has outgrown its space, and the yearslong search for a new, larger building is continuing, pantry officials say.

Ronnie Harris Spencer, 68, Crystal City
Obituaries

Ronnie Harris Spencer, 68, Crystal City

  • Jan 13, 2026

Ronnie Harris Spencer, 68, of Crystal City died Dec. 28, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County. Mr. Spencer served in the U.S. Mar…

Sharon Kathryn Underwood, 81, Herculaneum
Obituaries

Sharon Kathryn Underwood, 81, Herculaneum

  • Nov 10, 2025

Sharon Kathryn Underwood, 81, of Herculaneum died Nov. 4, 2025, at Scenic Nursing Center in Herculaneum. Mrs. Underwood was a member of GraceL…

Jefferson Foundation awards more than $3.2 million in latest round of grants
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Jefferson Foundation awards more than $3.2 million in latest round of grants

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Dec 3, 2024
  • 10 min to read

The Jefferson Foundation provided 100 agencies and organizations with a reason to be thankful during the holiday season.

Gary Michael Bourd, 72, Festus
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Gary Michael Bourd, 72, Festus

  • Mar 15, 2024

Gary Michael Bourd, 72, of Festus died March 12, 2024. Mr. Bourd was a salesman. He enjoyed gardening, working in his yard and volunteering at…

Festus Sundays at Sunset concerts and other events coming September-October
Local Events
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Festus Sundays at Sunset concerts and other events coming September-October

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Sep 7, 2023

The city of Festus will hold several activities to keep local residents entertained over the next month or so.

Pickup for Stamp Out Hunger drive set for May 13
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Pickup for Stamp Out Hunger drive set for May 13

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • May 10, 2023

The 2023 Stamp Out Hunger national food drive run by U.S. Postal Service employees is nearing, with the collection day set for Saturday, May 13.

Ozark Food Pantry seeks larger space in Twin City region
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Ozark Food Pantry seeks larger space in Twin City region

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 19, 2023

Those who run the Ozark Food Pantry are looking to acquire a larger building so they can better meet the needs of the growing number of people…

Five county food pantries receive large grants from EDC
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Five county food pantries receive large grants from EDC

  • By Steve Taylor
  • Dec 29, 2022

Five food pantries in Jefferson County received early Christmas gifts this month.

Ozark Food Pantry seeking donations as needs grow
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Ozark Food Pantry seeking donations as needs grow

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Feb 21, 2021

The Ozark Food Pantry, based in Festus, needs more help than ever to provide for local residents in need, said Carmelita Davidson, the organiz…

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