Towns plan events

Sikeston, Benton will mark foundings in 2010

SIKESTON -- Two Scott County towns will celebrate their 150th birthdays in 2010 and the celebrations are beginning to take form.

"This isn't as big as a centennial, but it's not something we want to let pass by," said Christy LeGrand, a coordinator of the sesquicentennial events in Benton.

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