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Letters To Santa Being Collected at Okawville Village Hall
Santa’s Elves announce they have placed a “Letters for Santa” box in front of the Okawville Village Hall for anyone (of all ages) who would like to send a letter to Santa. The Elves ask, please deposit your letter in the box no later than December 19th. By doing so, this allows the Elves time…
Read MoreOkawville School Presents Veterans Day Program
Laura Cook reads her Voice of Democracy Essay, which won first place. Anna Herzig reads her Patriots Pen Essay, which won first place. by Debby Stricker Coast Guard Petty Officer Cameron Martin gave a message about military service and legacy at the Okawville School Veterans Day Assembly Thursday. Officer Martin said he quit a well-paying…
Read MoreOkawville High Homecoming Court
Homecoming Court (from left to right): Freshmen attendants: Cadee Wiedwilt and Dilan Ramos-Alvarez; Sophomore attendants: Caroline Tepe and Jack Schuetz; Junior attendants: Camryn Wiedwilt and Calvin Maynard; Senior Queen and King Candidates: Adysen Harre, Bennett Krohne, Alayna Kraus, Riley Clark, Madisyn Wienstroer and Rylan Nelson. The dance will be held Saturday, November 18 from 7…
Read MoreExperiencing The Architecture, Art and Cuisine Of Italy
A cliche photo “holding up” the Leaning tower of Pisa. By Debby Stricker Since we live in a country that is about 2 1/2 centuries old, it is mind boggling to see buildings over 2000 years old in Italy. Gary and I took a Gate 1 10 day group tour of some of the major…
Read MoreRocket Pride Mural On CBI North Wall
The Okawville High Art Club, with support work from the FFA and FBLA, painted a Rocket Pride mural on the north side of the CBI. The West Washington County Progress Initiative paid for the materials.
Read MoreOkawville Chamber Chili Cook-Off Held
Riechmann Brothers was awarded 1st place. From left: Julie Riechmann and Heather Riechmann. By Deb Lehde It was a cool evening Saturday—a perfect night for a Chili Cook Off. Other events included a kiddie tractor pull, a pumpkin decorating contest, a corn box, a free movie sponsored by the Lions, music by Easy Street Entertainment…
Read MoreMotivational Speaker Foppe Inspires Okawville Students
Foppe takes a drink of soda with his foot during his presentation By Deb Lehde The students at the Okawville High School assembly grew quiet as the guest speaker approached the stage. Dressed in business casual, with his blue blazer around his shoulders, the guest speaker sat down, kicked off his shoes, open a can…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office Releases Oct. 2 Car Accident Report
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office released information on a two-vehicle crash south of Okawville on October 2. The accident occurred at around 7:30 a.m. on State Route 15 and the intersection of Weaver Creek Road. According to the report, Calvin Maynard, 16, of rural Marissa was traveling west on State Route 15 and turned left…
Read MoreMusical “Grease” This Weekend At OHS
Rylan Nelson plays Danny and Bella Welch plays Sandy in the Musical “Grease”. Amy Welch directs the performance. See page 6 for more photos and cast. The Okawville High Drama Club will present the musical “Grease” Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 20-23 in the Cafetorium. Tickets are sold out for the Friday performance, but are…
Read MoreBusy Bee Leader Receives Award
Erica Riechmann By Debby Stricker Busy Bee 4-H Leader Erica Riechmann received the William Windler Memorial Leader of the Year Award for her commitment to 4-H. Riechmann has been one of the Busy Bee leaders for seven years. The award was presented at the County 4-H Achievement Night held at the Okawville Community Club last…
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