Crawford
Local NSDAR chapter welcomes you
Noah Coleman Chapter NSDAR July recess continues, and the usual meeting schedule will resume in August. July 1 found Noah Coleman’s member Pat Cookson at the Governor’s Mansion, where tea...
Fair auction records smashed
In what was undoubtedly the best livestock auction in the history of the Crawford County Fair, buyers spent nearly $430,000 on Saturday and set record single sale prices for a...
Surge of RSV causes some concern
In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory about an increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity for this time of year across parts...
Phelps
S&T alumnus John Warmack to speak at Missouri S&T commencement July 31
John Warmack of Texarkana, Arkansas, principal at Warmack and Co. LLC, will deliver the commencement address at a special July ceremony at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
S&T adds medical lab science certification as a biology emphasis area
A new program at Missouri University of Science and Technology will allow those interested in the field of medical laboratory science to study in the Missouri S&T biological sciences department...
Huerta honored as Webster University Rolla’s Outstanding Graduate Student
When Allen Huerta was assigned to Fort Leonard Wood as his next duty station with the United States Army in August 2019, he wasn’t sure what to expect. He was...
Bourbon
County approves EEZ benefits for Bourbon business
The Crawford County Enhanced Enterprise Zone (CCEEZ) has approved a real estate tax abatement for a factory renovation and modernization project in Bourbon that will include a $250,000 capital investment...
Domestic assault charges filed against Bourbon man
A Bourbon man faces domestic assault charges after he allegedly attacked a pregnant woman.
Bourbon School Board receives Governance Team Award
On June 19, the Crawford County R-1 School District's Board of Education earned the Governance Team Award for the third year in a row. The district is one of only...
State and Regional
Governor launches “MO VIP” campaign giving vaccinated Missourians a chance at $10,000
On Wednesday, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a statewide COVID-19 vaccination incentive program, MO VIP, to encourage vaccination among all...
New troopers to graduate from MSHP academy
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 29 troopers will graduate from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, July 23, 2021.
Governor announces $4 million in gs to combat crimes against children
Governor Mike Parson today announced $4 million in new grant opportunities to combat crimes against children and to provide additional funding to agencies that provide services to crime victims.
Outdoors
Crawdads are bait, breakfast
By Larry Dablemont The crawdad is an unusual creature, always looking back where he has been, and going where his isn’t looking. Quite often where he has been appears quite...
Gascosage Buddy Bassmasters-Cowtown USA Tournament held at Bell Chute
By Bill Cooper Twenty-three bass fishing teams from across south central Missouri converged on Bell Chute, on the Gasconade River near Vienna, Missouri, to compete in the 15th Annual Gascosage...
It’s topwater fishing time
By Larry Dablemont Most reservoir bass fishermen fish deep in the summer, trying to lure a lunker by bouncing jigs over ledges and rocks. But if you want to fish...
Entertainment
ECC Theatre to present ‘Grits: The Musical’
The East Central College Theatre Department will present “Grits: The Musical” for its summer performance.
OAT to present 'Always...Patsy Cline'
Ozark Actors Theatre (OAT) is proud to present ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE, as their first production of the Summer 2021 season! ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE will run July 8-18, 2021. Check Ozark Actor’s Theatre’s...
David Phelps to perform July 18 at Meramec Music Theatre in Steelville
The unmistakable sound of multi-Dove and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, David Phelps will be featured in Steelville, Missouri on Sunday, July 18 at the Meramec Music Theatre. This exciting concert...
Letters to the Editor
Wonderful story
What a wonderful story about the Gladden twins. I must confess, I cried when I read it. Ina was my Sunday School teacher and a wonderful Christian lady. I didn’t...
White supremacy
There has been much discussion around the country concerning the meaning of white supremacy. Therefore it is necessary to air this idea to more fully understand its importance.
America is in grave trouble
It goes without saying that our country is in grave trouble and it is getting worse every day. People are dying by the dozen by violent means
Opinions
With COVID surging, vaccinated must stay alert for symptoms
Breakthrough COVID, it’s a rare thing but it can happen. It happened to me last week.
Founding farms pass the test of time, build 200 years of Missouri tradition
By Garrett Hawkins Missouri has seen a lot of changes in its first 200 years. Since gaining statehood on August 10, 1821, we have survived countless floods, droughts, a Civil...
Start your scholarship search this summer
By Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick As a kid, summer is often a time to relax, forget about the rigors of school, sit by the pool and get a tan,...