7th Annual Main Street Scarecrow Contest
The Park Hills–Leadington Chamber of Commerce recently wrapped up its 7th Annual Main Street Scarecrow Contest, an autumn tradition that brings creativity, color, and community pride to downtown Park Hills each October. The 2025 contest saw remarkable participation from local families, businesses, schools, and organizations, all contributing imaginative and festive displays that lined Main Street throughout the Halloween season. This year’s winners truly captured the spirit of the season and the heart of
Donnelly-LaMear Poker Run 2025
On Saturday, November 1st, 2025, the Park Hills–Leadington Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the 4th Annual Donnelly-LaMear Poker Run, marking the first year the Chamber has organized the event independently. Participants gathered at the scenic Donnelly‑LaMear Trailhead to embark on an exhilarating route visiting five local stops, enjoying camaraderie, community spirit and friendly competition. Registration opened at 10:00 a.m., with each “hand” costing $30. The first 50 hands registered received a
Witches on Main 2025
On Friday, October 24, 2025, downtown Park Hills came alive with a little extra magic as the Park Hills–Leadington Chamber of Commerce hosted its inaugural Witches on Main event. The evening transformed West Main Street into a bustling celebration of creativity, community, and Halloween spirit, drawing hundreds of residents and visitors for a night filled with laughter, shopping, music, and friendly competition. Witches on Main featured a full lineup of activities, including themed contests, live
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Ridge Events Launches Custom Gift Box Program — Perfect for Every Occasion
Ridge Events is thrilled to announce a fun and thoughtful new way to celebrate life’s special moments. Customers can now order custom Gift Boxes filled with a curated selection of local goodies, treats, and a few extra surprises — all beautifully packaged and shipped directly to their door. Whether it’s for a birthday, a special celebration, or a corporate gift, Ridge Events makes it easy to spread a little joy. Shoppers can choose their gift box preferences, and the Ridge Events team will prepare a
Mineral Area College named one of America’s Best Colleges to Work For
Article & Photo via The Daily Journal Online/Lisa BrothertonMineral Area College (MAC) was recognized in September as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® program, one of the largest and most respected workplace recognition programs in higher education. The results, published this week in a special insert of The Chronicle of Higher Education, were based on a national survey of 199 colleges and universities. Of those institutions, only 76
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Announcing the First State Community Bank Christmas Parade
The Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce is absolutely thrilled to announce First State Community Bank as the Official Sponsor of the 2025 Christmas Parade, and this year’s magical theme is… Christmas Movies!Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 13, 2025!!Event Schedule:3:00–4:30 PM | Photos with Santa at No. 9 Coffee Co.4:00 p.m. - Musical Presentation by the Rebel Clef Honor Choir from West Elementary (Grades 4-5) at Leadington Plaza (Near No. 9 Coffee)4:30 p.m. - Leadington Tree Lighting5:00
Leadco Community Credit Union Announces Park Hills Branch Closure
**Article & Photo, Courtesy of The Daily Journal Online Leadco Community Credit Union has announced that its branch located at 820 E. Main St. in Park Hills will permanently close effective Nov. 30, 2025. The decision follows a careful review of operational factors, including rising costs, maintenance of the aging facility, staffing challenges, and employee safety concerns. “This was not an easy decision,” the credit union’s board said in a statement. “For more than 72 years, Leadco has proudly served
SMTS Breaks Ground on New St. Francois County Facility
The Park Hills–Leadington Chamber of Commerce was proud to join Southeast Missouri Transportation Service, Inc., also known as SMTS, for today’s groundbreaking at 3343 Commonwealth Drive, Park Hills, MO (the former Missouri State Highway Patrol building) marking the start of a remodel and expansion that will strengthen transit service across St. Francois County and beyond. The project will renovate the existing 3,795-sq-ft building to include office space, a drivers’ lounge, kitchenette, a training room,
