Villa Ridge
FOOD & DRINK
Arnold man takes first place in 'My Best Ride' photo contest
Earl Stephens of Arnold won the $100 top prize in the My Best Ride photo contest for his photo of a 1923 Ford T-bucket he bought in memory of his late father. Robin Potter of High Ridge took second place and $75, and Kevin Carle of Festus won the $50 third-place prize in the contest, sponsored by Grand Times, Leader Publications’ magazine for senior citizens. The contest was held in conjunction with the West Side Senior Expo set for 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 24, at Northwest High School, 6005 Cedar Hill Road, in Cedar Hill.
Pie Contest Sept. 21 During Harvest Festival
Do you love to bake pies and have a family favorite, or like experimenting and trying new flavors? Here is your chance to share your homemade creations on Saturday, September 21, during the Augusta Harvest Festival. Prizes will be awarded in four categories: best cream pie, best fruit pie, junior baker and grand champion.
Tailgate Thursday at Harmonie Verein July 18
Tailgate Thursday, July 18th, 6 to 8 p.m. - Join your friends and neighbors at another fun Tailgate Thursday at the Harmonie Verein in Augusta! Brats and Hamburgers are on the menu courtesy of (and benefiting) our fabulous local Augusta Firefighters and a cash bar benefiting the Harmonie Verein. July’s...
Augusta Museum-Volksfest Thank You
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the Volksfest at the Harmonie Verein on June 2nd. Many visitors stopped by to enjoy a homemade German lunch together. The museum volunteers truly appreciate your support and interest in our events and open houses. The next open house is Sunday, July 7 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Anheuser-Busch and Hedinger Beverage Donate Emergency Drinking Water to Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department
Anheuser-Busch and Hedinger Beverage have teamed up with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to deliver emergency drinking water to the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department in Washington. This donation is part of an initiative by the brewer to provide 1.5 million cans of water to volunteer fire departments nationwide. The goal is to equip local volunteer firefighters with resources ahead of the summer wildfire season. Across the United States, 65 percent of firefighters are volunteers, often operating with limited budgets for essential supplies. The 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water will be distributed to over 630 volunteer fire departments across 44 states, produced and canned by Anheuser-Busch breweries.
Send in pictures of beloved places to win prizes
Parks, main streets and other landmarks may bring back fond memories to those passing by – and could earn you a cash prize. The Leader’s first-ever Hometown Gems photo contest, held in conjunction with the Arnold Senior Expo asks readers 50 and older to send in pictures of their favorite area park, attraction, gathering space or other special spot in Jefferson County, Eureka or Wildwood.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.