The community has recently experienced a couple drug-related deaths and the Farmington School District is working to hopefully diminish the problem.

Members of the Farmington City Council gave final approval Monday evening for the construction of a $3,000,000 fire station downtown.

Farmington schools have seen a slight decrease in daily attendance numbers but they are staying consistent throughout the district ... and at this point are not dipping to alarming levels.

A specialist was in town Tuesday to try to rectify a problem with the city’s first radionuclide filtration system.

The city council gave approval to two resolutions allowing a Jackson, Mo., area developer to seek financial assistance through the Missouri Housing Development Commission for tax credit incentives for construction and remodeling of two multi-family complexes in town.

With companies still laying off employees and the job market not really improving much, local food pantries are still having trouble keeping up with the demand.

FORT CAMPBELL, KY — Sgt. Brandon Massey realizes how important it is for a Soldier to stay proficient with the weapons because someday it could be the difference between life and death.

This week’s where is it has been dressed up for Halloween for a few weeks and always gets in the spirit of the holiday. This place is close to downtown and has lots of visitors in the yard and around the house. Do you know where it is? If you think you know give us a call at 756-8927. - Farmington Press photo by Maridee Lawson

The answer to last week’s where is it was Katherine Hardy’s Law Office on Washington Street. Those who guessed correctly included Nancy Bullis, Mary O’Neal, Mike and Natalee Hoskin, David Orvell and Jim Lyon. Thanks to those who guessed and good luck this week.  - Farmington Press photo by Maridee Lawson

Farmington V.F.W. Post 5896 recently unveiled a portrait of one of its past members, Paul Ketcherside, Jr., a decorated Vietnam Veteran who died 39 years ago. The portrait was presented to his sister Barbara Ketcherside , shown in center, by Mike White, President of Camp Hope, shown on right, and Tony Carroll, Post Commander, shown on left.  The portrait was drawn and donated by world renowned artist Michael G. Reagan. As a portrait artist for more than 30 years, Reagan has drawn approximately 10,000 portraits including over 1,500 portraits of celebrities, professional athletes, U.S. presidents and heads of state. In addition, Reagan has drawn 1,800 portraits of soldiers for family members through the Fallen Heroes Project. - Submitted photo

Mineral Area College’s choirs will be singing everything from Renaissance to Romantic to Modern when they perform in a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church.

It was a big hit and a “sweet” event last year, and Solid Rock Family Church intends to once again offer up nearly a ton of candy free to all area children during the second annual Amazing Candy Mountain party this Saturday night.

The following materials were added to the Farmington Public Library for the month of October. The list includes:

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

So far this school year the Farmington R-7 School District has experienced low numbers of absenteeism as a result of students being diagnosed with flu-like symptoms.

Farmington Press columnist Mitch Jayne, a longtime member of The Dillards, was recently inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall Of Fame.

Washington-Franklin Elementary School has been awarded the Blue Ribbon Award for elementary schools in the state of Missouri.

The Farmington R-7 Board of Education met Tuesday evening for their regular monthly meeting. They honored a retiree, recognized a Blue Ribbon school, went over the first quarter budget and enrollment, and approved the Farmington High School drum line to attend a national convention in Indianapolis.

Next Friday night will be the 7th annual Harvest Night for downtown businesses and trick or treaters.

The Help the Hungry Bake Sale committee is in full swing planning the fourth annual event.

This week’s where is it is decorated for the fall season. This can be seen while driving on a busy street towards downtown. You can also stop there for legal advice. Do you know where it is? If you think you know give us a call at 756-8927. - Farmington Press photo by Maridee Lawson

The answer to last week’s where is it was Harris Manor on Henry Street.  Nancy Bullis presented the only correct guess. Thanks to everyone who plays and and good luck this week.  - Farmington Press photo by Maridee Lawson

A few years ago Gundaker Development worked to secure a Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, district to aide in the development of a new shopping center at the corner of Maple Street and U.S. 67. Now the developer has come back to the city looking to be reimbursed for spending, as allowed in that earlier agreement.

Admittedly thousands of Farmington residents turn on a faucet or flush a toilet countless times a day without giving a passing thought to Eddie Hull. But a group of his peers have noted his dedication to the city’s water and sewer systems.

The Farmington R-7 School District recently hosted the Beginning Teacher Assistance workshop for the Southeast Regional Professional Development Center. All beginning teachers are required to attend a beginning teacher assistance workshop during their first year in the classroom. 

Chris and Jenny McTearnen intend to host a fall-themed event filled with entertainment, food, crafts and more. They’re calling it Sprottfest.

The Farmington Girls Golf team hosted the 2009 Class 2 Girls Golf Districts at Crowne Pointe Golf Club on Oct. 5

This weeks where is it is towards the edge of town and is home to some. The fall decorations gives passerbys a pleasant fall view. Do you know where it is? If you think you know the answer give us a call at 756-8927. - Farmington Press photo by Maridee Lawson

This weeks where is it was Washington Square on Washington Street. Those who guessed this week were Ralph Turley, Mary O’Neal, Mike Hoskin, Natalee Hoskin, Mike Johnson, Vera Lynn and Nancy Bullis. Thanks to those who guessed and good luck next week.  - Farmington Press photo by Maridee Lawson

Local drummer Buddy Iahn and his band has won their first award in Los Angeles, Calif., recently.