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New Fiber Internet Service Coming to South St. Francois County
Aptitude Internet Solutions (Aptitude), a Farmington, Missouri-based Internet Service Provider (ISP), has won a federal grant to provide high-speed internet to over 100 homes in the Winchester Hills and Buzzard Rocks areas of south St. Francois County. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant Aptitude has been awarded will help fund the project and bring much needed high-speed fiber internet to the residents of the area. The increased speed will allow for new options in healthcare, giving control back to
Mirly to Take on New Role as Emergency Nurse Practitioner at Saint Francis
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Stephanie Mirly, FNP-C, ENP-C, in her new role as Emergency Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Department. Mirly earned her Master of Science in Nursing at University of South Alabama in Mobile, Ala., and is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Mirly began her career at Saint Francis in 2016 as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our Mission to
Merritt to Take on New Role as Manager of the Emergency Department at Saint Francis
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to recognize Jason Merritt, RN, in his promotion to Manager of the Emergency Department. Merritt earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Southeast Missouri State University. Merritt began his career at Saint Francis in 2015 as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. In 2018, Merritt transitioned to the role of lead charge nurse in the same department. Saint Francis Healthcare System is guided by our Mission to provide a
Thurman, Shinn & Company, CPAs Announces New Firm Name
Lee Thurman and Greg Shinn of Thurman, Shinn and Company, CPAs are pleased to announce their firm’s new name, Thurman, Shinn & Schweiss, CPAs. “While Adam Schweiss has been a key partner in the firm for the past seven years, adding his name to the firm is a momentous occasion for both him personally and the firm as well,” commented Shinn. Schweiss joined the firm in the fall of 2010 and was promoted to Partner in 2015. Schweiss graduated summa cum laude from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in May of
Parkland Health Center Welcomes New Family Medicine Provider
(FARMINGTON, MO – January 18, 2023) – Parkland Health Center is pleased to welcome Hunter Wadlow, FNP-BC to its medical staff! Hunter is a Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in family medicine. He is accepting new patients at Parkland Health Center Medical Clinic North, located at 7245 Raider Road in Bonne Terre. Hunter sees patients of all ages for various injuries, illnesses, and conditions. He provides general adult and pediatric wellness exams, physicals, cold and flu treatment, weight
International Signs Association Elite Class of 2023
Midwest Lights & Sign's Reese was chosen as ISA elite member. Sarah Reese, office manager for Midwest Light and sign of Farmington, has been chosen as one of the 2023 International Sign Association Elite members. Each year, the ISA Elite is comprised of 35 young professionals who work in the sign, graphics and visual communications industry. The ISA Elite recognizes the talented young professionals who represent the next generation of industry leaders.
International Signs Association Elite Class of 2023.
Ashley Fox, Graphics lead for Farmington Signs and Wraps, has been chosen as one of the 2023 International Sign Association Elite Members. Each year, the ISA Elite is comprised of 35 young professionals who work in the sign, graphics, and visual communications industry. The ISA Elite recognizes the talented young professionals who represent the next generation of industry leaders. Fox is the second team member from Farmington Signs and Wraps to be chosen for the honor. Installer John DeBold was chosen as an
America's Car-Mart New Year's Tax Time Event
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Art Blooms Banner Design Contest
The 9th annual Light Pole Banner Design Contest is now underway. The theme for the 2023 artwork is “I Saw It Out My Window”. It can be through the window of your car, house, boat, plane, submarine, etc.This year’s event has spread throughout the region to your hometown and is made possible by the generous sponsorship of First State Community Bank, Ozarks Federal Savings and Loan, and Unico Bank with the coordination of the contest by Mineral Area Council on the Arts (MACOA). Tiffany Gallaher, Executive
St. Francois County’s First Baby of 2023 Arrives at Parkland Health Center
(FARMINGTON, MO – January 3, 2023) – It’s a boy! Paige and Lance Gilliam are the proud parents of a son, Chayce Leon Gilliam, the first baby born in St. Francois County in 2023. Chayce was born at Parkland Health Center in Farmington on January 3, 2023, at 7:11 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measuring 19 inches long. Dr. Joan Azoury was the delivering physician. Chayce will make his home in Farmington with his parents and two siblings, Mia and Brayden. “I was blessed to be part of this amazing
Be a Scout Day (1/18/2023)
BE A SCOUT DAY (1/18/2023) With the start of the new year, there is no time like the present to get involved in Scouting and set your child up for success. January 18, is “Be a Scout Day” in St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Washington, Iron, Madison, and Reynolds counties. Families with children in kindergarten to 4th grade can join a Cub Scout Pack, or children in 5th to 11th grade can join a Scouts BSA Troop. Those wanting to find a local Pack or Troop in their area by visiting: www.beascout.org . Every unit
