Wed06192013
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Co-op shows off new facility
The familiar green- and white-striped tent is gone from Crawford Electric's headquarters. Its function will now be taken over by a 26,000 square-foot garage. For members who attend the annual mee...
GED programs are impacted hard by federal budget cuts
It will soon become harder for some and impossible for others to obtain their General Education ...
Chinese businessmen expected soon
Representatives from China-based Shanghai GORO will be meeting with city officials this week to ...
Free kids lunch program returning for summer
Free food and fun for kids starts July 1 with the second year of the LEAF Program scheduled to b...
Lots of entertainment planned for Freedom Fest
Rising temperatures mean fireworks are just around the corner! Area citizens are invited to join...
News
CDG president gives update on economic conditions
Leaders in the Cuba business community and members of the Cuba Development Group (CDG) gathered at Country Kitchen last week to hear a presentation by Mardy Leathers on the current economic conditions both local and statewide. Leathers, who serves as president of the CDG, reviewed Cuba’s recent economic success stories and also detailed future projects that his nonprofit group is working toward.
Plein Air artists working this week
Steelville and the surrounding area are crawling with artists from around the country this week as part of the Plein Air event sponsored by the Steelville Arts Council (STARCO). Nearly 20 artists from three states are here all this week painting in different areas each day with a public auction to end the week at the Meramec Adventure Learning Ranch on Friday, June 21.
Fireworks show set
A fireworks display will be held on July 4 beginning at dusk. Sponsored by local business support and the Missouri Veterans Home-St. James, the display will be a great opportunity for family fun.
Schools receive bronze award for Positive Behavior Support
For the past few years, the Bourbon Elementary and Middle schools have been implementing a school-wide system called Positive Behavior Support (PBS). This system seeks to cut down on the need for discipline by rewarding students when they demonstrate good behavior and following the rules. Recently, the district was honored by the state for achieving “Bronze” status for its program.
Leathers says road extension will not cost county any cash
County Clerk Mardy Leathers and other local leaders are patiently waiting to hear acceptance or denial of a $2.1 million grant proposal that Leathers submitted June 3 on behalf of Crawford County to move forward with the outer road extension project along I-44 in Cuba. Now that the numbers are public, some citizens have voiced concerns on the county’s financial responsibility in regard to such...
GED programs are impacted hard by federal budget cuts
It will soon become harder for some and impossible for others to obtain their General Education Development (GED) certificate, thanks to budget cuts from the federal and state governments. GED classes throughout the region are being closed at the end of June.
Patrol hopes you have a safe July Fourth weekend
The 2013 July Fourth holiday is fast approaching. All across Missouri, people will gather to have some fun, share a meal, or simply enjoy fireworks. Whether your plans will take place on land or on the water, Colonel Ron Replogle, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers of the importance of safety during the upcoming July Fourth holiday.
If releasing trout, don’t remove them from the water
Trout fishing at one of Missouri’s four trout parks is a great way to spend a hot summer day. The cool spring waters, flowing down the spring branches, will keep even the most heat weary fisherman plenty cool.
Restless Heart coming to Meramec Music Theatre
Restless Heart, a seven-time County Music Association nominee, four-time GRAMMY nominee, and 1990 Country Music Association Group of the Year, will be performing at the Meramec Music Theatre June 22 at 8 p.m. as part of their 30th anniversary tour.
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