The former Crawford County courthouse gazebo will find new life in a new location in Steelville. City council members voted on Monday, May 21 to allow construction of a base for the old roof to the structure in the grassy area located between the community building and the post office.
Class of 2019 Scholarships total almost $130k
Steelville High School graduates of the Class of 2019 have been awarded a grand total of $129,640 in scholarships to be utilized to further their educations.
Scholarship recipients and their awards as known at the time of printing for the graduation programs are as follows:
Local resort celebrates 40 years on the Huzzah
Huzzah Valley Resort is celebrating 40 years in business in 2019. Starting out with just a handful of canoes and a few campsites, the Cottrell family has grown the resort by enormous proportions, and provided not only a destination for visitors to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors in this area, but also a place for many local people to work during the tourist season, and an economic support to a number of local businesses.
Steelville woman faces assault charges
A Steelville woman faces assault charges after reportedly attacking another woman in April. A child was also injured during the altercation. As a result, Brandy Peanick, 37, faces charges for class D felony third-degree assault (special victim) and class E felony third degree assault.
Lovan’s closes after 42 years in business
A Main Street icon in Steelville has closed after 42 years in business. Lovan’s Antiques and Jewelry is no longer open, after Ike and June Lovan decided to retire and sell their storefront.