The Festus R-6 School District fiscal year 2024 budget projects $827,000 in deficit spending, with start-up costs for the district’s new Early Childhood Education program deemed the reason for the deficit projection
A 52-year-old, 28-foot cross that was lit up for Easter and Christmas at Albany Hill Park has been removed by the City of Albany because it promotes one religion over others, and to boot, its electrical writing may pose a fire risk.