Geoff Folsom

Missouri

Covering Union and Franklin County and writing a column about whatever I come up with for @emissourian. Busy apologizing for things I do while apologizing!

Articles

Union Planning and Zoning Commissiion takes no action on proposed McBride condos

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

The Union Planning and Zoning Commission took no action on a McBride Homes condominium proposal at its April 28 meeting. The proposal now goes before the Board of Aldermen. Crescent Grove Subdivision, the new name of the proposed McBride development, is slated to have 248 condominium units on 70 lots off Rock Road, east of Highway 47, according to plans submitted to the city.
Portion of Old Highway 100 to close

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

The Franklin County Highway Departartment announed that part of Old Highway 100 would close at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 9. The highway will be closed near the old SECO plant until it is stabilized and repaved. kAm%96 9:89H2J H2D 5:D4FDD65 2E (65?6D52J’D 4@F?EJ 4@>>:DD:@? >66E:?8]k^AmkAm(2E6C 52>286 E92E =65 E@ E96 4=@DFC6 @7 A2CE @7 ~=5 w:89H2J `__ ;FDE 62DE @7 (2D9:?8E@? >:89E ?@E 36 7C@> 2 ?2EFC2= D@FC46[ @77:4:2=D D2:5]k^AmkAms6E6C:@C2E:@?
Army Ranger to speak at Union Memorial Day event

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

After being deployed numerous times around the world and becoming an Army Ranger, a Franklin County native will return home to deliver remarks at Union’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 26. Capt. Nathan E. Schnittger grew up in Washington and graduated from Washington High School in 2005, entering military service as a fire support specialist that same year. He never previously thought about coming back to the area to speak. kAm“x E9:?< :E’D 2 G6CJ F?:BF6 @AA@CEF?:EJ 2?5 6IA6C:6?46[” 96 D2:5 :?
Students soar with aviation program

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

Students in the Washington School District’s Soar into STEM program took flight Saturday at Washington Regional Airport. The 30-minute flight experiences were the culmination of the program, an interactive learning opportunity that introduces high school students to the many facets of the aviation industry through hands-on experiences, mentorship, and career exploration, said Washington School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Kephart.
Union Founders Day to proceed without turtle race

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

Union’s Founders Day festival will return Saturday without one of its popular past events. The city’s Park Advisory Board voted Thursday, May 1, to not hold a turtle race this year or at future Founders Day. While park board recommendations usually have to be approved by the Board of Aldermen, staff said this one has been approved. kAm~? pAC:= ac[ E96 &?:@? !2C<D 2?5 #64C62E:@? s6A2CE>6?E 2??@F?465 @? D@4:2= >65:2 E92E ?@ EFCE=6 H@F=5 36 2==@H65 :? E96 C246 :7 :ED D96== 925 366?
Folsom: Hiking gem in Franklin County

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

I was looking for a place to hike in the area and came across a gem right in the middle of Franklin County, though I would recommend you know what you are doing before you take the trek this time of year. The Long Ridge Conservation Area looked fairly prominent on Google Maps, though I had never heard of it. The Missouri Department of Conservation manages this 1,812-acre parcel of land which has its own page on the agency’s website, but it’s hard to get much information on specific hiking trails.
Mercy night hospital supervisor Jessica Lipe keeps wheels turning after hours

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

As the night shift house supervisor at Mercy Hospital Washington, Jessica Lipe’s duties are a bit different than many other nurses. “Essentially, I support the staff in whatever they need to be able to help take care of their patients,” Lipe said. kAm{:A6 2DD:DED ?FCD6D @? E96 7=@@C 2E ?:89E 2?5 >2<6D DFC6 E92E DE277:?8 C6A@CED 2C6 244FC2E6 2?5 E92E A2E:6?ED 2C6 36:?8 A=2465 @?
Hansen Park fees, regulations recommended by Union Park Advisory Board

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

City of Union officials are sharing more information on why Hansen Park in downtown Union has yet to open to the public. “Currently, we’re waiting on a couple railings,” Parks Director Chad Pohlmann told the Union Park Advisory Board on May 1. “It’s not considered public safe.
Part of Old Highway 100 reduced to one lane

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

Old Highway 100 has been reduced to one lane, 24 hours a day, in front of the old SECO plant, just east of Washington. Officials say the decision was made as a safety precaution due to the deterioration of the road at that location. kAm%6>A@C2CJ EC277:4 D:8?2=D 2C6 4@?EC@==:?8 2446DD E@ E96 C@25[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 uC2?<=:? r@F?EJ w:89H2J s6A2CE>6?E ?6HD C6=62D6] p a_ >A9 DA665 =:>:E :D :? A=246 :? E96 2C62]k^AmkAm“s6A6?5:?8 @? H96? J@F 8@ E9C@F89[ J@F >2J 86E 2 C65 =:89E @C 2 8C66?
Road work Wednesday on Highway 100

1 week ago | emissourian.com | Geoff Folsom

Highway 100 will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, between Highway KK and Vossbrink Drive, according to the City of Washington. Contractor NB West will be paving the road, with lane closures in place and flaggers directing traffic. Drivers are asked to use alternate routes if possible.