Crawford
County sees big COVID increase
COVID cases continue to rise in Crawford County and more deaths have been added to the toll in the first few weeks of 2022.
Burglary charges filed for New Year’s break-in
A homeless couple with local ties face charges for burglary and property damage after allegedly attempting to enter a Crawford County residence without permission on January 1.
August primary filing dates announced
Filing dates for those seeking county and state offices in the August 2 Primary Election have been announced. A wide range of positions will be up for reelection, including six...
Phelps
Quilt donated to Phelps Health recognizing National Quilt Day
The Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild (PPQG) revealed this year’s baby quilt being donated to Phelps Health Hospital for the first baby born at Phelps Health on National Quilt Day....
Phelps Health honored by Department of Defense
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, announced that Karen Clover, BSN, CNML, Supervisor at Phelps Health, was honored with an ESGR...
DHSS investigating Legionnaires’ disease cases possibly linked to Phelps County hospital
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is investigating four cases of Legionnaires’ disease among previously hospitalized patients at Phelps Health in Rolla. The first case occurred in...
Bourbon
School board honors BETA club members
During its meeting on January 21, the Bourbon School District Board of Education honored several BETA club members for the outstanding work they did during the recent state convention.
Speaks, Hilse reign at BHS homecoming - PHOTO GALLERY
Seniors Kristian Speaks and Emelia Hilse were crowned king and queen at Bourbon High School’s homecoming Friday night. The Warhawks hosted Stoutland for the annual homecoming basketball games. Hilse is...
Coldwell Banker-Reeves makes book donation
Corey Lawrence of Coldwell Banker-Reeves shows off the December Book Buddy books recently donated by the business to the Bourbon Elementary School Library as part of Three Rivers Publishing’s Newspapers...
State and Regional
Area unemployment rates remained low in December
Unemployment rates throughout the region remained low in December, although several counties reported increases in joblessness. Locally, Crawford County’s rate increased last month, but the rate in Phelps County was...
Tax Form 1099-G available online for individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2021
Individuals who received unemployment benefits from Missouri in 2021 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.
Federal medical team headed to St. Louis to assist hospital staff following state request
On Friday, Governor Mike Parson announced a specialized medical team of U.S. military personnel, which includes doctors and nurses, is being deployed to the St. Louis region to support hospital...
Outdoors
A special place to remember a better time
By Larry Dablemont What I would like to leave behind me when I am gone and forgotten, originated in a dream from 30 years ago. That is when I began...
Learn maple sugaring at MDC’s Rockwoods Reservation with multiple programs in February
What makes winter so special for maple lovers? For about six weeks, from mid-January to the end of February, nature cooks up its own sweet delights within sugar maple trees...
Kansas City National Fishing Expo was a success
By Bill Cooper There is no off season for fishing, but it does slow down for some folks during cold weather. Many like to learn more about their sport during...
Entertainment
‘Monsterbet’ exhibit coming to ECC Art Gallery
The East Central College Art Gallery will present “Monsterbet: An Aberrant Abecedarius,” a solo exhibition of oil and mixed media paintings by California-based artist Heidi Brueckner.
Missouri Bicentennial Quilt exhibit on final tour
Quilt blocks representing St. Louis and communities across the state are featured in the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt, which will be on display for a final stop in the St. Louis...
Missouri 4-H Foundation accepting scholarship applications
The Missouri 4-H Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from current or former Missouri 4-H members pursuing postsecondary study. Applications are due March 1, 2022.
Letters to the Editor
Proposed bill denies local control
RE: HB 1474, Also known as the Parents Bill of Rights itemizes parents’ rights within their local public school districts. Section 161.814 itemizes what parents’ responsibility is to their students...
Transit concealed carry must be denied
The Missouri 2022 Legislative Session is underway, and two bills have been introduced that would allow individuals with conceal/carry permits to have firearms on public transit buses, vans, trains and...
The faulty gospel of Don
Don, just because people disagree with others does not make either side right or wrong, just different.
Opinions
The profound change in Missouri's Legislature
By Phill Brooks This column is prompted by a question from a long-time statehouse observer as to why Missouri's legislature has become so divided. My answer involved the number of...
Building community wealth with social capital
By Sarah Hultine MassengaleCounty Engagement Specialist in Community Economic Development It’s a bit past the holidays, but let’s talk a minute about the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. If we only...
Getting public records shouldn’t be expensive
Should Missouri taxpayers have to pay exorbitant fees to get copies of records that are open to the public? Governor Mike Parson thinks so.