🌱 How a $100 million rare earth project could reshape Fredericktown
Fredericktown, Missouri Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Fredericktown! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $100 million rare earth project could reshape Fredericktown
- See how Fredericktown’s bats exploded in a 16–0 shutout
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Some sun; warmer, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 52.
- Monday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• US Strategic Metals Announces Joint Venture to Develop Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Facilities Near Fredericktown (kfmo.com) — A major $100 million rare earth magnet recycling venture is being proposed for US Strategic Metals’ 1,750‑acre processing campus just outside Fredericktown, potentially expanding local jobs and solidifying the area’s role in critical minerals. The 50‑50 partnership with Ionic Rare Earths USA would add high‑tech recycling to the already permitted site, though final agreements and funding still must be completed before construction can begin. 
• Roundup: Potosi, NC post road wins ahead of tennis postseaso... (dailyjournalonline.com) — Fredericktown softball fans can celebrate a dominant 16–0 road win over St. Pius, highlighted by Ella Penwell’s three hits and four RBI plus strong pitching from Michaela and Abby Rehkop. The roundup also notes solid performances by nearby Farmington, North County, Valle Catholic, and Kingston teams, giving local readers a quick look at how regional rivals are shaping up.
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MS VB @ Potosi
Kelly a Burlison Middle School Fredericktown, MO 63645
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Senior College Planning Night
West County High Park Hills, MO 63601
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HSGT (h) Fredericktown
Arcadia Valley Elem. Ironton, MO 63650
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Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
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Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Madison County Wood Products, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Fredericktown. Apply here.
- Sonic Corporation posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Fredericktown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fredericktown here.
🗞 Nearby News
Farmington
- Carbondale Police Press Release -Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (wmclradio.com)
- Farmington police, school district investigate reported stud... (dailyjournalonline.com)
- Retired Bluffton Navy commander reflects on Challenger, 9/11 and disaster planning (wjcl.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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