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THURSDAY EDITION
Families can enjoy decorated trunks, Halloween treats, games, and plenty of festive fun while helping Gateway Food Pantry stock its shelves for local neighbors in need.
From the Editor’s Desk
Could Festus and Crystal City one day share a fire department? In this Thursday edition, we look at the early discussions about a possible “Twin Cities Fire Department” and the questions both communities will need answered. We also recap a busy Jefferson County Council meeting, where emergency network security funding, employee health costs and concerns about data centers took center stage.
In Kimmswick, residents are asking how Witches’ Night Out can welcome visitors while preserving access for the people who call the town home. Plus, get ready for a change in the weather, check upcoming government meetings, explore our community events calendar and meet Hank—a handsome shelter dog waiting for his next chapter. Thank you to Tanglefoot Dancehall for helping make this edition possible, and to you for supporting local journalism.
Festus and Crystal City are exploring a possible merger. Both city administrators explain what’s driving the talks and what still needs to be worked out.
Council members approve emergency network security funding as residents call for stronger protections surrounding data center development.
Access passes, confusing rules and encounters with police prompt discussion about changes to next year’s Witches’ Night Out.
Check the forecast for a sharp cooldown, see which local boards are meeting and find activities on our community events calendar.
This brown-and-white pit bull mix is just over 2 years old and waiting for someone to say, “I’d like to meet Hank.”
County Dispatch
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Could a “Twin Cities Fire Department” be in the future? Festus and Crystal City are exploring whether joining forces could improve fire protection and stretch taxpayer dollars as equipment and staffing costs rise. We spoke with both city administrators about what’s driving the discussions, the questions still unanswered, and how residents will have a say before any decision.
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A network security threat, rising employee health costs and residents’ concerns about data centers took center stage at Tuesday’s Jefferson County Council meeting. Council members unanimously approved emergency funding for the county’s security response and heard calls for stronger development protections. Read our recap for the decisions and discussions that could affect your community.
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Should residents need a pass to walk through their own town? That question took center stage at Kimmswick’s Board of Aldermen meeting as residents raised concerns about Witches’ Night Out restrictions, confusing rules and encounters with police. Officials discussed changes for next year, along with a snowplow truck proposal and other city business.
I Almost Threw Out My Keurig. It Wasn't Broken.
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Weather
Forecast updated October 14, 2026, using Hillsboro as a central Jefferson County location. Conditions may vary across the county, and forecasts are subject to change. Check local weather alerts for updates.
Government Meetings
Community Events
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Adoptable Pet of the Week
If Hank could write his own adoption application, we imagine it would start like this: “Handsome brown-and-white gentleman seeks a human for a lifetime of adventures. Must appreciate fabulous ears.” Just look at that face. This fellow already has his cover photo ready!
Hank is a male pit bull mix who is just over 2 years old. His next chapter is still waiting to be written, and it could begin with you walking through the shelter door and saying, “I’d like to meet Hank.”
Picture a new name on your holiday stocking lineup, an extra face in the family photos, and a reason to explore the neighborhood together. Every great adoption story starts with a hello. Could Hank be the missing character in yours?
Click below to learn more about Hank and arrange a visit. Ask the shelter about his personality, the right home for him, and neutering arrangements, since he is currently listed as not neutered. His photo caught your eye. Meeting him might just capture your heart.