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New restaurant brings a fresh take on lunch to downtown Weston
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New restaurant brings a fresh take on lunch to downtown Weston

Hannah McGee and William McQueen combine their talents — and a longtime dream — in a new deli at the St. George Hotel

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2026 Weston Garage Sale Weekend

2026 Weston Garage Sale Weekend

Get your digital map here or a free hard copy at The Weston Chronicle!

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Same Heart, More Room: 640’s Next Chapter on Main Street
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Same Heart, More Room: 640’s Next Chapter on Main Street

After outgrowing its Thomas Street home, 640 has reopened on Main Street with more space, new menu offerings and the same cozy feel locals loved from the start.

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Been to Green Dirt Farm Before? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Go Back

Been to Green Dirt Farm Before? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Go Back

With more indoor seating, a more approachable menu, house-made sheep’s milk soft serve, and a refreshed dining experience, Green Dirt Farm is giving visitors a fresh reason to make it part of their next Weston day trip.

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Quick & Easy Guide to Cleaning Out Your Closet

Quick & Easy Guide to Cleaning Out Your Closet

Get ready for the Closet Clean Out Charity Clothing Swap & Drive with this fast, no-stress closet cleanout method. In 60–90 minutes, you’ll sort clothes into ditch, donate, swap, maybe, and keep, decide what stays using a simple checklist, and prep your swap pile the right way—washed, complete, and ready to go.

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🥇 Medal Moment: Weston’s Wrestling History Makers
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🥇 Medal Moment: Weston’s Wrestling History Makers

Exciting Journey to State Champs

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A Scent-sational Stop in Weston: Oak Manor Fragrances Goes Brick-and-Mortar
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A Scent-sational Stop in Weston: Oak Manor Fragrances Goes Brick-and-Mortar

After over a decade running a successful online fragrance and home goods business, Jessica and Justin Parr took a bold step into the brick-and-mortar world with their first physical storefront in...

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Plan Your Perfect Weston Day — Without Lifting a Finger

Plan Your Perfect Weston Day — Without Lifting a Finger

A Personalized Weston Experience, Crafted Just for You Weston is full of charm, hidden gems, and can’t-miss moments — but knowing where to go can feel overwhelming.

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Weston’s Window to the World: A Scottish Holiday Tradition Finds a Home in Missouri

Weston’s Window to the World: A Scottish Holiday Tradition Finds a Home in Missouri

Looking for a festive side dish with history? This Weston’s Window to the World feature traces the Scottish origins of holiday Brussels sprouts, connects them to Weston’s 19th-century heritage, and shares a quick bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts recipe with balsamic mayo. Perfect for holiday cooking or Christmas dinner inspiration.

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The Weston Holiday Shopping Guide

The Weston Holiday Shopping Guide

Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Weston.Whether you're searching for art, fashion, home décor, books, wine, or one-of-a-kind treasures, Weston has a shop for every style and every stocking. Use this...

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Remembering The Murphy House and the Woman Who Welcomed Visitors to Weston

Remembering The Murphy House and the Woman Who Welcomed Visitors to Weston

Tucked along quiet Spring Street, just a short walk from downtown Weston, stands a house that has held more than a century of family stories, holiday gatherings, and warm welcomes: the former Murphy House Bed & Breakfast.

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Historic Charm Meets Modern Living at 1116 Washington Street, a Candlelight Homes Tour Stop

Historic Charm Meets Modern Living at 1116 Washington Street, a Candlelight Homes Tour Stop

Historic Charm With a Modern TwistNestled in the heart of Weston, the 1932 American Foursquare-style home at 1116 Washington St. is set to welcome visitors this year as part of the beloved...

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Thanksgiving Recipe: Grandma's Patrician Potatoes

Thanksgiving Recipe: Grandma's Patrician Potatoes

Patrician Potatoes: A Midwest-Style Comfort ClassicSome recipes are fancy. Some are fussy. And then there are the ones that simply show up, warm and welcoming, on every family table. For Hilary, that...

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Rustic Romance on Weston Missouri Candle Light Homes Tour

Rustic Romance on Weston Missouri Candle Light Homes Tour

The Coal House Lodge: Rustic Romance at the End of Main Street Down at the quiet end of Main Street, just past the beautiful covered bridge and tucked into the old river bottoms, visitors will find...

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Weston-Style Holiday Bruschetta
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Weston-Style Holiday Bruschetta

Need a quick and easy appetizer with all-local flair? Here’s Megan Jantos’s Weston twist on bruschetta: juicy Roma tomatoes and garlic from Sharp’s Market, luxurious olive...

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Spooky Surprises on Weston Missouri Candle Light Homes Tour
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Spooky Surprises on Weston Missouri Candle Light Homes Tour

Once home to Boone and Lee descendants, this storied residence proves that in Weston, some guests never leave.On a Quiet Street in WestonOn a quiet street in Weston, the glow of lanterns once again...

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Happy Endings and New Beginnings for New Weston Woman
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Happy Endings and New Beginnings for New Weston Woman

#WomenOfWeston Series One of Weston’s newest chapters officially began in May 2025 — and it’s a page-turner. Just in time for the bustling Wine Fest crowds, Lydia and Grant Dilworth celebrated the grand opening of Happy Endings Bookshop on Main Street. Part bookstore, part gathering space and all heart, the shop welcomed visitors from near and far who were drawn in by its cozy charm, playful name and the unmistakable magic that defines Weston itself.

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Carla Sutton Honored for Preserving the Lives of Weston’s Forgotten Citizens
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Carla Sutton Honored for Preserving the Lives of Weston’s Forgotten Citizens

#WomenOfWeston Series When Carla Ann Graf Sutton first walked through Weston’s Laurel Hill Cemetery in 2019, she could not have imagined the journey ahead—one that would lead to broad recognition and a permanent tribute to more than 400 African Americans who had been buried without names, markers, or formal acknowledgment.

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Weston Designer Reclaims American Fashion, One Skirt at a Time
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Weston Designer Reclaims American Fashion, One Skirt at a Time

#WomenOfWeston SeriesWeston Designer Reclaims American Fashion, One Skirt at a TimeFrom her home studio above Main Street, Kimberly Anderson is doing more than designing clothes—she’s stitching...

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Glass Succulents, Real Roots: Weston Woman Blends Art and Nature
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Glass Succulents, Real Roots: Weston Woman Blends Art and Nature

#WomenOfWeston Series On a sunny stretch of Main Street, glass leaves shimmer in the windows of one of Weston’s newest boutiques — a shop where the plants don’t need water and every piece is thoughtfully created. Local artist Adrienne Coulter has opened The Glass Thumb, a retail space dedicated to her handcrafted stained-glass succulents and botanical decor. The shop blends nature, art and sustainability, offering visitors a bright twist on traditional houseplants.

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