GoSEMO Fiber is making its way into the city of Puxico and the rural area as well. You may have noticed a lot of work along the roadways already.
They officially opened an office in Puxico and held a ribbon cutting on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
“It’s been a very busy start-up for Angela and the team getting opened here,” commented Loyd Rice, Sr. Manager Fiber Services for GoSEMO Fiber. “There is lots of construction going on in the immediate Puxico area and the light is coming soon. Spread the word and stop by and sign up for internet/tv/phone.”
Future subscribers/customers residing in the City of Puxico! The moment is here for all City of Puxico residents to take action and sign up for their services.
Your service area is steadily approaching its lighting and testing phase, so it’s time to ensure your name and address are on our service/drop list. You can register your home, church, or business for internet, phone, and/or TV services.
Registration is a easy and we are here to assist you – simply visit our website at GoSEMOFiber.com or drop by our local office at 310 N Highway 51, Puxico between the hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. You can also call 573-321-9203 if you have questions.
The Stoddard County Development Foundation has established seven $1,000.00 scholarships to be given out annually.
These scholarships will go to students attending Three Rivers College, and recipients will be determined by TRC.
There will be a student from each of the seven school districts within Stoddard County that will receive the scholarships.
Pictured are Peter Coutavas, Executive Director, IDA and Michelle Reynolds, Coordinator of Academic and Career Outreach at Three Rivers College.
Hanna Wilson of Puxico, daughter of Mark Wilson and Jeff and Schree Gunnels, was crowned the 2023 Miss Stoddard County Fair Queen Sunday afternoon at the Stoddard County Fair Grounds.
First Alternate is Lydia Hanner of Dexter. She is the daughter of Andrea and Larry Hanner.
Second Alternate Brooklyn Franklin of Dexter. She is the daughter of Jason and April Wray and Robert Franklin.
Photo by Keith Hente.
Ronnie LeGrand of Dexter, Missouri joined the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association in 1999.
Pitching horseshoes became a passion for LeGrand and he has competed in numerous competitions over the past 24 years. He has even earned titles of state champion and world champion.
Mr. LeGrand now has a new title as he was inducted into the Missouri Horseshoe Pitchers Hall of Fame on September 2, 2023. He was nominated by his friend, Stanton Griggs.
LeGrand won the World Title in the Senior Division in 2021. With this win he became the first person from Missouri to win the world title.
He competes locally in the SEMO Horseshoe Circuit. These are sanctioned tournaments and LeGrand said everything is tracked and used to seed the state tournament. The state tournament is a round robin tournament. LeGrand has won the the Senior division of the state tournament four straight years. That is quite the accomplishment!
LeGrand lives in Dexter with his wife Sheila. They have two daughters Mendy Bell and Ronda Jameel and five grandchildren, Carson Bell, Cameron Bell, Clayton Bell , Max Jameel and Ryn Jameel.
Sue Hawkins, Central Gardens' first employees retired after giving 29 years at the facility in Dexter, Missouri.
She was honored with a reception. Family, friends, co-workers and residents of the facility that she has loved and cared for were in attendance.
Hawkins won't be gone completely. She said she will be there on weekends working part-time.
"it's been an honor and my privilege," stated Hawkins. "Everyone here means so much to me. People have always asked me how they can repay me and I tell them you already have with your stories and spending time with you and your families. How much richer could I be to have so many wonderful lives come into my life. I love you all."
Photos of the reception can be viewed on the ShowMe Times Facebook page.
