Downtown Sikeston to kick off shopping season with open house

Bill Nance, lead man with the Sikeston Parks Department, and Michael Oliver place a lighted star in American Legion Park on Tuesday. The holiday decor in the park and other downtown businesses are being completed in preparation for the Downtown Sikeston Holiday Open House. (Photo by Michelle Felter, Staff)

Stores will offer specials and have extended hours

michellef@standard-democrat.com

SIKESTON -- With less than seven weeks until Christmas, merchants in Downtown Sikeston are ready to help shoppers find the perfect gift for those on their lists. And this weekend, they'll kick off the season with their annual Open House.

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