🌱 Why one full-time RVer chose to park her dream van here
Fredericktown, Missouri Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Fredericktown! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why one full-time RVer chose to park her dream van here
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Downsizing to a Life on Wheels (kentucky.com) — One of the RV travelers profiled in this national story is currently based in Fredericktown living full-time in a self-built camper van. The article explores how Gen X empty nesters across the country are downsizing into RV life to cut costs, seek adventure, and rethink retirement, highlighting both the financial upsides and the maintenance challenges of life on the road. 
📸 Around Fredericktown
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Farmington Regional Stockyards →
Farmington Regional Stockyards, 1600 E Woodlawn Dr, Farmington
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Bates Big Gym
Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
5:00 pm -
End of Year Assembly
West County High Park Hills, MO 63601
8:15 am -
Roots Of Creation with Grateful Dub: a... →
Astral Valley Art Park, 10288 Koester Springs Rd, French Village
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D. Gross Big Gym
Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
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HS/MS: Free Sports Physicals HS
West County High Park Hills, MO 63601
8:30 am -
Pritchett Big Gym
Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
5:00 pm -
Summer Movie Series 2026 - Zootopia 2
Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce Park Hills: The R.E.E.F. Columbia Park, Park Hills, MO
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Summer Movie Series 2026 - GOAT
Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce Bonne Terre City Pool 312-404 N Long St, Bonne Terre, MO 63628
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Light of Hope Luncheon
Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce Memorial United Methodist Church 425 North Street Farmington, MO
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Volunteer Q & A meeting
Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce 12 Municipal Dr, Park Hills, MO 63601
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Food Truck Friday Nights Are Back! →
Municipal Lot A, 316 W Main St, Park Hills
6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lost German Shepherd.
Ran from the storm Friday. I still haven’t found her yet. I live on RockCreek Rd. Just off of OO. Her name is Stormy and she is 8 years old. Her… (Nextdoor Deer Run Lake)
- First State Community Bank posted a job opening for Loan Officer (58255) in Fredericktown. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Fredericktown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fredericktown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
- Democratic candidates focus on education, health care, and a... (dailyjournalonline.com)
- Accounting graduate Grant Ebert built community and confidence through campus involvement at UMSL (umsl.edu)
Park Hills
- Small town parks offer big enjoyment (dailyjournalonline.com)
- St. Louis area state parks and historic sites start summer with fun programs (einpresswire.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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