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Exciting Changes Coming to The Lake Gazette in 2025
As we welcome the start of a new year, The Lake Gazette is thrilled to announce its transition to new ownership under CherryRoad Media. This change marks the beginning of an exciting chapter, ensuring the same commitment to quality journalism with a fresh perspective and upgraded digital experience. Here's everything you need to know: A Fresh Look, Same Trusted URL While our website will undergo a sleek redesign to enhance your online reading experience, you can rest assured that our current URL will remain unchanged. Navigating to your favorite local news source will be as simple as ever.
Make plans to attend an informative and engaging Business After Hours event
Make plans to attend an informative and engaging Business After Hours event hosted by the Monroe City Chamber and MA Bank on Monday, January 13, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 202 N. Main Street, Monroe City. This event offers a valuable opportunity for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to network and gain insights from industry experts.
Terwilliger 4th Grade Elementary Teacher Taylor Welch Leads Her Class to Success in Read for 15 Challenge, Gifts from the Patrick Mahomes Foundation!
Terwilliger 4th Grade Elementary Teacher Taylor Welch Leads Her Class to Success in Read for 15 Challenge, Gifts from the Patrick Mahomes Foundation!
DTMC Christmas Stroll; Holiday Merriment Overcomes Rain
The DTMC Christmas Stroll was blessed with Christmas spirit, proving that not even a little rain could dampen the enthusiasm of vendors and patrons eager to partake in this yearly community event on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Taking place amidst the seasonal charm of downtown, participants found solace and warmth as many vendors gracefully transitioned to indoor locations such as Maddie's on Main, Monroe Station, Diva's Christmas Store, and Rae of Sweetness. These cozy venues served as perfect havens for festive enjoyment, sustaining the joyful atmosphere of the Stroll.
Monroe City Middle School Sixth Graders Shine at JA BizTown
On December 12, Monroe City Middle School's sixth graders visited JA BizTown in Chesterfield, Missouri, for a hands-on learning experience. JA BizTown, a Junior Achievement program, immerses students in a business environment where they take on roles as employees, business owners, and citizens, learning valuable lessons about economics and teamwork.
Donate live Christmas trees to MDC after the holiday season
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites Missourians to drop off their live Christmas trees to be used for habitat improvement around central Missouri. MDC will accept trees at the following locations from Jan. 1, 2025, through Jan. 31, 2025: MDC's Central Regional Office at 3500 E. Gans Road in Columbia Washington Park near Vivion Field in Jefferson City Proctor Park in California To donate your tree (real trees only), please remove all decorations and bring the tree to the drop-off site of your choosing. Signage at this location will direct donors to the proper dropoff spot.