Dignitaries and others with an interest gathered Wednesday morning to officially break ground at the Farmington Regional Airport for a new terminal building.

Members of the Farmington Police Department have apprehended a suspected murderer.

There are going to be some new changes at Haile Memorial Stadium at Farmington High School for next week’s home game. Among them are a new concession stand, new parking and seating.

City council members approved a set of controversial policies and procedures during Monday evening’s session. The guidelines had been on review since first being introduced several weeks ago.

Labor Day weekend is a time to relax, picnic and play. It’s just possible some attentive holiday participants might catch a glimpse of this week’s “Where Is It” feature. If you think you know what it is, or maybe you recognized it over the weekend, gives us a call at 756-8927. - Farmington Press photo by Maridee Lawson

American Legion Post 416 is working on a new project to preserve the history of veterams. They have teamed up with the Library of Congress to help interview and learn more from veterans. 

Last week’s ‘Where Is It’ was a bit of a tricky one. It helped if you recognized the emblem on the car, or remembered seeing the event covered in the Press several weeks ago. The photo was taken as Arch Air Medical Services was locating a base at the Farmington Regional Airport. The photo shows an Arch vehicle being unloaded into the office area located in the Air Choice One hangar off Perrine Road. Jim Dugal, Laura Raymer, Steve Hammers, Betty Medley and Nancy Bullis all guessed correctly. Thanks to everyone who called in a guess for participating. - Farmington Press photo by Doug Smith

AmHeart Hospice held their fourth annual car wash Aug. 23 to raise money for the Alzheimers Association and the Leadbelt Memory Walk. AmHeart Hospice employees and as well as volunteers hand washed cars to raise $250, all the money goes towards the Leadbelt Memory Walk. 

When Eugene Shannon brags about having some big tomatoes at home in his garden ... well, he’s not bragging. The Farmington gardener recently displayed some of the “fruits” of his labors. Which brings up the age-old question of “is a tomato a fruit or vegetable?” A little impromptu research revealed that back in 1893, in the case of Nix v. Hedden the United States Supreme Court ruled that, while botanically speaking a tomato is a fruit, under the Tariff Act of 1883 the tomato was classified as a vegetable.

Virginia Head spent more than a decade visiting her mother in a residential nursing facility. It was during that time that she recognized how volunteering to serve as an ombudsman could help other people. Now the White House has recognized her efforts to serve in that role.

Residents turned out Monday morning to take part in the annual tax sale at the county courthouse. Properties with back taxes due are sold for the taxes owed. St. Francois County Clerk Pam Williams oversees the sale of the parcels. Sale day usually draws a few dozen buyers and onlookers. - Farmington Press photo by Doug Smith

The following is a list of events related to the Farmington R-7 School District.

He’s a face which was familiar for years at the Farmington Middle School. Even after retirement from administrative roll he’s still a welcomed sight for students and faculty.

A date has been set for a groundbreaking ceremony for a new terminal building at the regional airport.

The owner of Abby Lane Apartments, located off Old Fredericktown Road, says he was shocked and surprised to learn another developer had attended last week’s council work session and exposed a plan to purchase, rehab and rent the apartment complex. That’s because, he says, he knew nothing of the apparent plan.

One week before the seventh anniversary of 9/11, the Zelda Martin Cozean Lecture Series, coordinated by Mineral Area College Foundation, will feature as its guest lecturer one of the key players during the nation's response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Regular newspaper readers should recognize this location, and what’s happening in the picture as well. It’s a familiar location with a new tenant. Just don’t get all “up in the air” over guessing. We’re not asking the “what” but just the “where”. Give us a call at 756-8927. - Farmington Press photo by Doug Smith

A total of six people correctly guessed the “Where Is It” feature in last week’s Press. The photo was taken from the road near the corner of Potosi Street and Karsch Boulevard, next to Walgreens. Then, to complicate things, the photo was cropped to show only the corner of the Tractor Supply building with Maple Street leading up the hill in the distance on the west side of U.S. 67. Those guessing correctly included a new player to the game, Shawnna Robinson, along with Steve Hammers, Robert Saylor, Marita Akers, Nancy Bullis and Jim Dugal. Thanks for guessing. - Farmington Press photo by Doug Smith

The following materials were added to the Farmington Public Library during the month of August.

The following is a list of events related to the Farmington R-7 School District.

The new cafeteria and multi-purpose room at Truman Kindergarten Center officially opened on the first day of school.

Farmington Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will see some significant changes in the 2008-2009 school year, that according to Lt. Col. Stephen Wenninger (Retired), the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor.