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St. Joeseph Church Fire Pictures By David Sharp
Clark County Circuit Clerk Suspended-UPDATE Jones Resigns
UPATE Friday: Press release for Judge Gary Dial Based on a letter received Thursday, July 25, 201, Mary Jones has tendered her resignation from her position as Clark County Circuit Clerk, which has been accepted by Presiding Judge Gary Dial. The State Audtor’s office will have personnel at the clerk’s office on Monday to begin…
Read MoreWyaconda To Celebrate 125 Years
Wyaconda is going to honor its 125th year with a celebration on September 7th 2013. There will be a special ceremony for the opening of the time capsule, which was buried in 1988 during the Centennial Celebration. There will also be a parade, kids games, entertainment and much more. The next planning meeting will be…
Read MoreClark County Fair to Once Again Hold One Day Harness Racing
Clark County Fair to Once Again Hold One Day Harness Racing The Clark County Fair will once again hold one day only harness racing on Sunday, July 28, beginning at 1:00 pm, and sponsored by the Clark County A & M Fair Association, and the Missouri Harness Horsemen’s Association. Last year they had a great…
Read MoreLocal Sales Tax Charge Returns to All Vehicle Sales
By Mike Scott Your next trip to the local license office might be more expensive. On Friday, July 5, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed legislation eliminating use tax on motor vehicles, trailers, boats and motors, and replacing it with a sales tax. In March of 2012, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Missourians purchasing vehicles from…
Read MoreThree state park beaches temporarily closed for water quality issues
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Three state park beaches temporarily closed for water quality i Three state park beaches temporarily closed for water quality issues JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Three state park swimming beaches are temporarily closed for water quality issues, according to the Missouri Department of Natural…
Read MoreSalt River Bridge on MO 156 in Knox County Closed For Replacement Beginning July 22, 2013
Update: Knox County Route 156 – Bridge replacement at Salt River; road will close July 22; Estimated completion October 1. Maintenance Route TT – July 15 one lane traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various locations for pavement repairs from MO 15 to MO 156. Route V – July 16 one lane traffic from 7 a.m. to…
Read MoreArea Youth Participate in 50th Annual REC Tour
Washington, D.C. – Eighty-seven high school juniors participated in Missouri’s 50th annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Local delegates were (from left): Bryce Cardwell, Edina; Elle Stewart, Kahoka, and Tyler Niemann, Canton. They were sponsored by Lewis County Rural Electric Cooperative, Lewistown. The seven-day tour provides an action-filled week for high…
Read MoreLewis County REC Chooses New CEO/General Manager
Lewis County REC Chooses New CEO/General Manager The Lewis County REC Board of Directors named Mr. Patrick Griggs as the successor to retiring Manager John Bloom. Mr. Griggs will officially assume the duties August 30, 2013. Mr. Griggs has 32 years of experience in electric cooperatives. He is the Northern Regional Manager for Corn Belt…
Read MoreCuts To Head Start Programs Coming Soon To Northeast Missouri – Kahoka Head Start Closing
NMCAA – Northeast Missouri Community Action Agency’s Head Start Program will begin feeling the impact of the Sequestration and Health Care Reform beginning Aug. 1, 2013. Starting with its new grant year, NMCAA’s Head Start Program will need to shave $106,812 (5.27%) from its budget as well as redirect $175,500 for health care coverage for…
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