🌱 How a $481,000 upgrade protects Farmington’s wastewater system reliability

Good morning Farmington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a $481,000 upgrade protects Farmington's wastewater system reliability
• How close did Farmington come to ending Potosi's perfect season?

Also on today's calendar: Farmington Regional Chamber Monthly Luncheon and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 49.
• Saturday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Project Complete at Farmington's East Wastewater Treatment Plant (kfmo.com) — Farmington residents should know that a $481,000 rebuild of a key screw pump at the East Wastewater Treatment Plant has just been completed, helping ensure reliable sewage handling for the city. The project, which upgraded both pumps installed in 2016, boosts capacity to move up to 3 million gallons per day and drew praise for the plant staff's work.
   

• Lady Trojans move to 21-0 after intense 5-setter with Farmin... (dailyjournalonline.com) — Farmington volleyball fans saw the Knights push undefeated Potosi to a tense five-set battle at home before falling 3-2 in a high-intensity MAAA showdown. Farmington excelled in blocking and service aces and got big plays from hitters like Lila Roth and Sophie Hall, but late errors and Potosi's star Eden Robart ultimately decided the match.
   

📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 13
• MO FARM Distribution | Mineral Area College (St. Francois County, MO) →
  Mineral Area College, 5270 Flat River Rd, Park Hills
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Sikeston at Farmington →
  Farmington High School, 1 Black Knight Dr, Farmington
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Farmington Regional Chamber Monthly Luncheon →
  First State Community Center, 2 Black Knight Dr, Farmington
  12:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Hillsboro at Farmington →
  Farmington High School, 1 Black Knight Dr, Farmington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 21
• Life After Loss bereavement support group →
  Heart & Soul office, 412 Cayce Street, Farmington
Friday October 23
• Hog & Whiskey Festival 2.0 →
  Tiny Houses of French Village, 5953 Brickey Rd, French Village
  3:00 pm
Monday October 26
• ACOTAR - Midnight Release Party - Book 6 A Court of Splintered Harmony →
  Aesop's Treasury Books and Games, 765 Weber Road, Farmington
  10:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Football at Home vs Perryville
  Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
  4:00 pm
• Volleyball @ Kingston
  West County High Park Hills, MO 63601
  5:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Homecoming (parade and game)
  Farmington R-vII Farmington, MO 63640
• Next Stop Comedy at The Park Hills Underground! - Park Hills, MO →
  Park Hills Underground, 104 Rinke Street, Park Hills
  8:00 pm
• Next Stop Comedy at The Park Hills Underground! →
  Park Hills Underground, 104 Rinke Street, Park Hills
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (01538) - 615 North A St. in Farmington. Apply here.
• Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington here.

🗞 Nearby News

Park Hills

• Monday Roundup: Valley, Central, Potosi start week with stra... (dailyjournalonline.com)

Bismarck

• Bismarck Business Named Among Missouri's Most Neighborly Businesses (kfmo.com)

Bonne Terre

• Tuesday Roundup: Lineup supports shutout by Carroll as Lady ... (dailyjournalonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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