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🌱 Farmington gathers today to honor veterans at the courthouse

Farmington, Missouri Patch AM: a 4 min read

Cheers Farmington! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Farmington gathers today to honor veterans at the courthouse
  • Brune closes Farmington career with a record-breaking state run
  • New southeast Missouri weather radar would extend coverage to Farmington

Also on today's calendar: An Insider’s Look at Our National Parks and Federal Lands and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 29.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Veterans Day Ceremony Planned for November 11 in St. Francois County (kfmo.com) — Farmington residents can honor local veterans at an 11 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony today at the St. Francois County Courthouse. Activities continue afterward at VFW Post 5896, where attendees are invited for soup, sandwiches and a tree dedication honoring veterans and their service.
   

2. State Cross Country:Brune breaks Farmington record to place fourth; six local girls find medals podium (dailyjournalonline.com) — Axtin Brune closed his Farmington cross country career with a school-record 15:23 and fourth place at the Class 4 state meet, helping the boys finish sixth. Alexis Cassimatis earned her first state medal in 13th place as the Farmington girls finished eighth, capping a season coach Jordan Stone said exceeded expectations.
   

3. Southeast Missouri set to get new weather radar, status unknown for new northeast Missouri station (khqa.com) — A newly funded southeast Missouri weather radar is expected to improve coverage from the Arkansas border north to Farmington. Missouri officials approved funding last week, with installation possible in March, while the status of a separate radar planned for Knox County remains unclear.
   

4. Ralph 'Ron' Merritt (threeriverspublishing.com) — Ralph “Ron” Merritt, a Cherryville sawmill and farm owner whose daughter Darlena lives in Farmington, died November 1 at 82. He began working at 13 to help support his family and enjoyed farming, fishing and playing guitar. Services were held in Steelville, followed by burial with full military honors in Cherryville.
   

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    I really enjoy the freedom and independence, but sometimes the house can feel a little too quiet at night. Every now and then, I wish I had someone… (Nextdoor Delassus)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Farmington

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.