Crawford
County renews sales tax
Voters at the April 5 General Municipal Election approved the continuation of a county sales tax and selected various other municipal and local board officials.
Wreck claims life of Cherryville woman
A Cherryville woman was killed in a single-car wreck on Highway 19 on Friday, April 1.
Attempted burglary charges filed after argument
A Leasburg man charged with domestic assault from last year also faces felony charges for the class C felony of attempted burglary in the first degree during another altercation with...
Phelps
Russell House looking for ‘Linens & Things’
A “Linens & Things” drive is currently being held by Russell House for the benefit of those who have experienced domestic or sexual violence.
International Students’ Day celebration is April 10
The International Students’ Club of Missouri S&T will celebrate International Students’ Day 3-10 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Havener Center on the S&T campus in Rolla. This year’s theme...
Terracon Foundation awards grant to Missouri University of Science and Technology
The Terracon Foundation announced a $10,000 grant to the Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri, to fund five scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields.
Bourbon
Bourbon superintendent honored
Bourbon School District Superintendent Dr. Kyle Gibbs (right) was recently recognized by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for outstanding performance as an emerging superintendent.
New judge appointed in Satterfield lawsuit
The Missouri Supreme Court has assigned a new judge to preside over the lawsuit filed by Bourbon’s former chief of police against the city. The case was originally set to...
BHS history teacher helping with Ukraine relief
A Bourbon High School teacher who has been in Europe to help Ukrainian refugees since mid-March recently ventured into the war-torn country to deliver much-needed supplies. He has been reporting...
State and Regional
February unemployed drops throughout the area
Unemployment rates in the region have been trending downward since the early months of the pandemic and that continued in both Crawford and Phelps counties in February.
Treasurer Fitzpatrick kicks off Financial Literacy Month with new resources for Missourians
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today recognized April as Financial Literacy Month, a month dedicated to promoting the importance of financial literacy and financial education.
Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame commences 2022 nomination process
The new Missouri National Guard Hall of Fame (MONGHOF) was formed by a group of Missouri Veterans in 2020. The new Hall of Fame is currently located at the Adair...
Outdoors
Learn about amphibians at April 20 MDC virtual program
Amphibians provide a number of benefits to humans and the croaks and calls that some make add to the enjoyment of spring and summer.
MDC needs experienced birders’ help with breeding bird survey
Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound!
Bring native nature to your landscape with April 27 MDC Wild Webcast
Spring is the time when many gardeners and others are out digging in the dirt to prepare their landscapes for the coming growing season. Planting native plants can help the...
Entertainment
Vichy Fire Dept. will hold dinner April 10
The Vichy Volunteer Fire Dept. will host a whole hog sausage and chicken and dumpling dinner on Sunday, April 10.
‘Journey With Jesus’ being presented on Friday, April 15 by the ‘Believers’
A dramatic presentation entitled “Journey With Jesus” will be presented at First Presbyterian Church in Sullivan on Good Friday, April 15 at 6 p.m.
Hairspray takes the stage at the Fox April 5-9
HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon, announced the principal cast that will feature Andrew Levitt (aka Nina West), Sandie Lee and introducing Niki Metcalf. This new North American tour,...
Letters to the Editor
Keep court where it belongs, in St. James
Mr. Mayor, Council, and fellow citizens, I am a pioneer of and new to St. James. Meaning I wasn't born here but grew up here. Moved away and moved back....
Is New Green Deal feasible or a fiasco
Over the past 50 years dire and disturbing reports about famine, fire, storm, and floods, all allegedly linked to climate change have made headlines. Studies rejecting such claims are conveniently...
Amendment being funded out of state
The Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror March 24 edition contained a guest editorial promoting the effort to bring a modified Ranked Choice Voting system to Missouri using the initiative petition process.
Opinions
Amendment gives power to Missouri voters
By David Roland As a public interest attorney focused on constitutional law, I have devoted my career to upholding the wisdom and principles that led the Founding Fathers to declare...
Ukraine's example for Missouri lawmakers
By Phill Brooks The Russian invasion of Ukraine promises to be a fascinating issue for Missouri law makers in the session's closing weeks.
Rep. DeGroot’s proposals would gut Sunshine Law
By Dennis EllsworthExecutive Director, Missouri Sunshine Coalition It indeed has been almost 50 years since the original Missouri Sunshine Law was adopted by the State of Missouri, as Rep. Bruce...