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Four Generations of the Mayfield Family Have Shaped Max B. Mullins & Mayfield's in Staunton

3 years 9 months ago
STAUNTON - Four generations of the Mayfield family have shaped Max B. Mullins and Mayfield’s into a Staunton institution. Mayfield’s is not only a family-owned business, the Mayfield name is synonymous with hard work and customer service. Ask anyone in the community and they will tell you that each Mayfield employee, many of them family members, is completely invested in the satisfaction of their customers. Expanding yearly, the business now offers a complete line of landscaping essentials, including beautiful fountains and yard ornaments. They also sell a large line of unique gifts. BUSINESS HISTORY 1960: Paul and Maybelle Mayfield, and their eight children, move from Granite City, IL?to Staunton, opening Mayfield’s Produce at 120 S. Hibbard. The business became a favorite of locals and residents from surrounding communities. 1987: The family decides to expand, adding a garden center. The sons opened Mayfield Bros. Produce, Inc., specializing in fresh fruits and

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Gas prices in Missouri dropping as price of oil continues to decrease

3 years 9 months ago
Gas prices have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week nationwide, according to a recent survey from Gas Buddy. In Missouri, gas averaged at $3.77 per gallon Monday, almost 5 cents less than the week before. In Illinois, gas was $4.42 per gallon, 5.5 cents less than the previous week, according to a Monday news release from GasBuddy. The cheapest gas per gallon in St. Louis on Sunday was $3.37, while the highest in the city was $4.59 per gallon, according to the release. According to the…
Hayley Vawter, KSDK

Mother Road Rendezvous Nostalgia Event Returns To World Wide Technology Raceway May 6-7

3 years 9 months ago
ST. LOUIS – World Wide Technology Raceway will host the annual Mother Road Rendezvous nostalgia event on May 6-7. Nostalgia drag racing will take place on Friday, May 6. On Saturday, the nostalgia drags will be joined by the traditional pre-’70 car show, rockabilly DJs, pin-up girl contest, vintage campers and midway vendors. Nostalgia drag racing classes include Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Cars, Nostalgia Drag Racing League (NDRL), Gasser Madness classes, Hot Rod Eliminator class and Victory Nostalgia Super Stocks. On the midway, the traditional ’60-and-older car show will award the iconic WWTR MRR pinstriped electric guitar to the Best in Show winner. The pin-up girl contest will award cash prizes. Rockabilly DJs will entertain throughout the event. The Great Lakes Nostalgia Funny Car Circuit will send four cars to WWTR, including John Troxel’s “Brutus” Mustang, Chuck Horvath’s “Mopar Missile” Challenger and Dale Kleinhoffer’s

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St. Louis-based team sets $5M fundraising goal for accessible amusement park in Wentzville

3 years 9 months ago
Missouri natives have big aspirations for Wentzville: an amusement park for people of all abilities to enjoy. It's years away, but the park already has people buzzing. The renderings are beautiful: a large lake, giant greenhouse, barn and carousel. For now, it's a dream, but a board of 11 St. Louisans are working to turn it into reality. The founder of Spirit of Discovery Park, Jamie Peniston Vann, says they are close to finalizing a deal for land in Wentzville. The park would be similar to Morgan's…
Tracy Hinson, KSDK

Lewis and Clark Events Calendar April 2-23, 2022

3 years 9 months ago
GODFREY - For current information regarding Lewis and Clark Community College’s operations during the pandemic, please visit lc.edu/coronavirus. Recurring event: Alton Area Tax Project: 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays; 10 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, Templin Nursing Building, NU201, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey. Appointments are required. Visit https://AltonAreaTaxProject.com/appointment or call (314) 292-9597. 4/2 – Trailblazers Baseball vs. Lincoln Land: 1 and 3 p.m., Godfrey Ballpark, 1401B Stamper Ln., Godfrey. (618) 468-5253. 4/3 – Illinois RiverWatch Training Workshop: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Olin Science Building, Room 520, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey. (618) 468-4784. 4/8 – Trailblazers Baseball vs. John Wood: 1 and 3 p.m., Godfrey Ballpark, 1401B Stamper Ln., Godfrey. (618) 468-5253. 4/8 – 17 th Annual Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception: 4-6 p.m., Gallery, Hatheway Cultural

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Alton Area Community Easter Egg Hunt Set For April 17

3 years 9 months ago
ALTON - Alton Area Community Businesses and Leaders are hosting a Community Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 17, 2022, from 2 pm to 6 pm at Gordon Moore Park. This event is open to the public. Free food, games for all ages, free haircuts, prizes, and giveaways. Transportation to the event will be provided at the following locations starting at 1:00 pm: Today’s Beauty Supply, Alton Acres Center, Oakwood Center, Alton Pointe, and James H. Killion Park. If you would like to become a sponsor or volunteer, please contact Leon Smallwood-Bey at 618-216-0941 or Rosie Brown at 618-580-2394

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