Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, July 8, 2025, and this is your Daily Briefing.
It is the 189th day of the year.
City of Lebanon Suspends Late Fees and Shut-Offs Through July
Lebanon, Mo. – To ease the transition to its new utility billing system, the City of Lebanon has waived all late fees and suspended service shut-offs for the month of July, ensuring that no customer will face additional charges or interruptions during this period.
Other support measures include:
- Bringing on extra customer service representatives to answer questions and process requests.
- Providing a dedicated computer station in the City Hall lobby, with staff assistance for re-registering accounts.
- Adjusting City Hall lobby hours to close at 3 p.m. on weekdays through July, allowing staff to focus on data management and customer help.
- Keeping the Utilities drive-thru open until 5 p.m. for payments and paperwork drop-offs.
- Requiring customers who use online billing, autopay, autodraft, or paperless billing to re-register their accounts to continue those services.
“The City understands this transition has been frustrating for many and appreciates the community’s continued patience,” the announcement reads.
Residents needing to re-register can visit https://lebanonmo.ourcommunityconnect.com or contact the Utilities Department at utilities@lebanonmo.org or by phone at (417) 532-2345.
Read the full announcement on the City’s website: https://www.lebanonmissouri.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2313
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Senior Day at the Laclede County Fair is Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Cowan Civic Center Exhibition Hall. Admission is free and the event is sponsored by Jordan Valley Community Health Center, G&S Garner & Smith Insurance, Route 66: The Heart of Route 66, Hometown Pharmacy, Fulson Asset Management and the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce.
Events for the day:
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Presentation by the Laclede County Sheriff’s Department at 10:30 AM
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Bingo at 11:00 AM
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The Truelove Quartet performance at 12:00 PM
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Lunch available for purchase from Poppa G’s Hot Mess
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Vendors, games and giveaways throughout the day
Admission is free. Organizers encourage area seniors to attend Senior Day to connect with community leaders, enjoy live music and take part in games and giveaways.
WEATHER
6 am–9 am: Clear, 67 °F
9 am–12 pm: Sunny, 76 °F
12 pm–3 pm: Mostly Sunny, 84 °F
3 pm–6 pm: Partly Cloudy, 88 °F
6 pm–9 pm: Mostly Clear, 87 °F
9 pm–12 am: Clear, 79 °F
12 am–3 am: Clear, 73 °F
3 am–6 am: Clear, 69 °F
Sunrise: 5:56 am
Sunset: 8:35 pm
Pollen Count: Tree Low, Grass Low, Ragweed Low
UV Index: 10 (1 pm)
Source: Weather.com, AccuWeather
EVENTS
Total events today through Sunday: 14
July 8 – Tuesday
Laclede County Fair
Lebanon Fairgrounds
The 2025 Laclede County Fair runs July 5–12.
Senior Day at the Laclede County Fair
9:00 AM–1:00 PM
Cowan Civic Center
Free admission, parking, air conditioned, free concert by Truelove Quartet; vendors, games & giveaways.
Teddy Bear Picnic
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Contact: (417) 532-2148
Children ages 3–12 bring a blanket and teddy bear for lunch, crafts & games (registered only).
July 9 – Wednesday
Little Gardeners
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Contact: (417) 532-2148
Messy garden craft program for ages 3+; no registration required.
Lebanon Farmers Market
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Downtown Lebanon
July 10 – Thursday
Storytime
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Contact: (417) 532-2148
Songs, stories & crafts for ages 2–6; theme “Color Our World!”
Lego Club
2:00 PM–4:00 PM
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Contact: (417) 532-2148
Self-led building projects from instructions or imagination.
Laclede County Fair
Lebanon Fairgrounds
The 2025 Laclede County Fair runs July 5–12.
July 11 – Friday
Stained Glass Art
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Contact: (417) 532-2148
Young adults 12–18; materials provided; wear messy-friendly clothes.
Laclede County Fair
Lebanon Fairgrounds
The 2025 Laclede County Fair runs July 5–12.
July 12 – Saturday
Lebanon Farmers Market
8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Downtown Lebanon
Laclede County Fair
Lebanon Fairgrounds
The 2025 Laclede County Fair runs July 5–12.
July 13 – Sunday
Laclede County Fair
Lebanon Fairgrounds
The 2025 Laclede County Fair runs July 5–12.
Source: Visit Lebanon MO
HUGHES SENIOR CENTER
At the Hughes Senior Center (July 8):
- Mah Jong 9 AM
- Walking Club
- Bingo 12 PM
Lunch Menu:
- Chicken Fettuccine
- Garlic Bread
- Green Beans
- Tossed Salad
- Fruit
At the Hughes Senior Center (July 9):
- Quilting 9 AM
- Bible Study 10:30 AM
- Walking Club
- Bingo 12 PM
Lunch Menu:
- Chicken Club Croissant
- Vegetable Soup
- Potato Chips
- Fruit
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