🌱 How a $1,000 gift is powering Farmington’s student robotics team

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $1,000 gift is powering Farmington’s student robotics team

Also on today's calendar: Farmington Regional Stockyards and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 55 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 43, low: 33.
• Saturday: Not as cool, with a high of 56 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Heisel family donates to FHS robotics program (dailyjournalonline.com) — Farmington High School’s Robotics Program just received a $1,000 boost from the Heisel family, helping cover steep registration, equipment, and travel costs. The successful Team IgKnight 5060 is inviting local residents and businesses to partner with them to expand STEM opportunities for Farmington students and keep the program growing.
   

📸 Around Farmington

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• CMOE – December 21, 2025
  410 Thomas Rd, Farmington
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday December 24

• Farmington Regional Stockyards
  Farmington Regional Stockyards , 1600 E Woodlawn Dr , Farmington
  10:30 am

Thursday December 25

• Cedarhurst Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
  Cedarhurst of Farmington , 200 Maple Valley Drive , Farmington
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Farmington Regional Stockyards
  Farmington Regional Stockyards , 1600 E Woodlawn Dr , Farmington
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• SASSY SENIORS (60+) Functional Fitness
  Amped LIfestyle Fitness Studio , 600 S St Joe Dr , Park Hills
  9:00 am
• MS Boys at Kingston
  Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
  4:00 pm
• MS Girls Basketball vs Kingston at Home
  Central Middle Park Hills, MO 63601
  4:00 pm
• Wilson (2nd BB)
  Central Elem. Park Hills, MO 63601
  5:00 pm
• Join Us for Thursday Night Steak Night at Fyre Lake Winery!
  Fyre Lake Winery
  5:00 pm
• Girls Basketball @ Fredericktown
  West County High Park Hills, MO 63601
  5:30 pm
• Boys Basketball @ Home Vs. Potosi
  West County High Park Hills, MO 63601
  5:30 pm
• Boys Basketball vs Jefferson R7
  Central High Park Hills, MO 63601
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Farmington. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Park Hills

• State Issues Construction Permit for Park Hills Solid Waste Processing Facility (kfmo.com)
• Smoke Report at Park Hills Senior Apartments Prompts Emergency Response (kfmo.com)

Bismarck

• Monday Roundup: Lady Cats sink threes and crash glass in triumph over South Iron (dailyjournalonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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