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Route C Closed in Bevier Due to Building Fire
November 29, 2012 MACON – Due to a fire at the Pear Tree Restraurant in Bevier, Route C has been closed for a two block radius around the building (near Gentry Street). The alternate route for traffic is on Livingston. The road is expected to be closed most of today. If you have any questions,…
Read MoreSpilled Load Causes Traffic Detour at Wayland
A truck from J&L Scrap Metal lost its load on the southbound on ramp of Highway 61 at Wayland on Wednesday afternoon, forcing southbound drivers to detour. According to Missouri State troopers at the scene, the truck had turned onto the southbound ramp of Highway 61 from Highway 136 around 3:00pm Wednesday afternoon Apparently, the…
Read MoreCulvert Replacements Scheduled in Clark and Knox Counties
Culvert Replacements Scheduled in Clark and Knox Counties HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will close the following routes listed below for culvert replacements from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dates indicated. Motorists are urged to use alternate routes during these times; some areas of the road will be open to local…
Read MoreTrump named 2012 Missouri Livestock Person of the Year
Harold Trump is recognized as both an outstanding farm and livestock producer. He has lived his entire life in Clark County and was born on his Grandpa Neumann’s farm just west of Kahoka. Trump will be honored at the 2012 Missouri Livestock Symposium on December 7 when he is inducted into the Missouri Livestock…
Read MoreLocal Linemen Respond To Hurricane Sandy
By Kevin Fox “If most linemen were honest, they would admit that what they really enjoy is responding to storms and making a difference over regular maintenance work”, stated John Brennan. He continued, “Our response to the storm Sandy it was very gratifying to make that kind of difference.” Brennan along with Jack Fry, both…
Read MoreEdina Man Risks Life To Save Animals From Fire
The Edina Fire Department was called to a shed on fire at the Parrish residence north of Edina at the 3-mile corner on Highway 15 at 1:10 p.m. November 15, 2012. According to Assistant Chief Tom Morgret the department arrived to a fully engulfed sturcture and a property owner working to get his dogs out…
Read MoreRed Cross Responds to Fire in Hannibal
Red Cross Responds to Fire in Hannibal Volunteer provides assistance to three adults HANNIBAL, November 9, 2012 — The American Red Cross Northeast Missouri Chapter dispatched a Disaster Action Team Volunteer to a fire in Hannibal, Missouri. The Red Cross provided food and clothing to three adults. The Red Cross is able to respond quickly…
Read MoreReward Offered For Killing of Bald Eagle
Clark County Conservation Agent Rudd Binsbacher is currently investigating the killing of an adult American Bald Eagle that was discovered in Clark County. A passing motorist on Route H south of Kahoka noticed the bird on Thursday, November 1st, who then contacted Binsbacher. At the time, the motorist was unsure of the species of bird-only…
Read MoreCULVER-STOCKTON’S ANNUAL MASTERWORKS
CULVER-STOCKTON’S ANNUAL MASTERWORKS CANTON, Mo.– On Nov. 11 at 3 p.m., the combined choirs of Culver-Stockton College, accompanied by the chamber orchestra, will present the annual C-SC Masterworks Concert. This year’s masterpiece will be Mozart’s Requiem in a critical edition prepared by Franz Beyer and Dr. Elliot Jones. The performance will be in the Alexander…
Read More2012 Missouri Livestock Symposium Includes Topics of Interest for Sheep and Meat Goat Producers
2012 Missouri Livestock Symposium Includes Topics of Interest for Sheep and Meat Goat Producers The Missouri Livestock Symposium has announced their Sheep and Meat Goat Section Speakers and Topics for 2012. The program will be held December 7-8 with all of the sheep and meat goat programs held on December 8th. The Missouri Livestock Symposium…
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