Crawford
Commission reviews bids for Thurman Lake Bridge project
The Crawford County Commission met each Tuesday in October to conduct business as follows.
Assessor still refuses software change
Crawford County Commissioners thought they were going to resolve software issues between the collector’s and assessor’s office on Tuesday, Nov. 5. but it didn’t happen—again. The ongoing problem with sharing...
Commissioners table plans for coroner’s facility
Crawford County Commissioners reported they have agreed to postpone further planning for a potential coroner’s facility, probably until they see who files as a candidate for the office next year.
Phelps
Community grant applications through MRCF being accepted until January 31
Schools, churches, local governments or charitable organizations contemplating a community project that needs a small amount of funding can apply for a grant from the Meramec Regional Community Foundation (MRCF).
Candidates sought for Phelps County Extension Council
Nominations are being accepted for the January 27– 31, 2020 election to the University of Missouri Extension Council of Phelps County, says Council Chair Michael Collins.
Patricia Adair named September Senior Companion of the Month
Patricia Adair of Rolla, Missouri was named Senior Companion of the Month for the month of September. She has been a Senior Companion for ten years. She has three children,...
Bourbon
Joining the American Legion helps make a difference
The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form...
WWII veteran honored during BHS Veterans Day Ceremony - PHOTO GALLERY
Bourbon veteran Reid Stephens, who served in Europe during World War II and was captured by the Germans during the Battle of the Bulge in December of 1945, was among...
Coldwell Banker Reeves makes Book Buzz donation
Peggy Bryant of Coldwell Banker Reeves shows off the October Book Buzz books recently donated by the company to the Bourbon School library as part of Three Rivers Publishing’s Newspapers...
State and Regional
Governor encourages Missourians to honor service members on Veterans Day, highlights state resources for Missouri veterans
Today, Governor Mike Parson released the following statement regarding the observance of Veterans Day:“This Veterans Day weekend, let us take the time to honor the service, sacrifice, and courage of...
WGU Missouri offering scholarships to veterans
In celebration of Veterans Day, WGU Missouri is offering $75,000 in scholarships to veterans, active-duty military, reservists and military families who are interested in furthering their education.
Treasurer encourages Missourians to help return unclaimed military medals
Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick today encouraged Missourians to search the Unclaimed Property database for unclaimed military medals and insignia.
Outdoors
Social media was crowded with Youth Season deer kills
I spend a lot of time in front of a computer pounding out outdoor article material. Last week proved to be one of my most enjoyable weeks ever. I became...
MDC’s mandatory CWD sampling this weekend in 29 counties
With the November portion of Missouri’s fall firearms deer season opening Saturday, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants hunters, landowners, and others to know key information about chronic wasting...
Working with the new MDC enforcement chief, Randy Doman
I know I promised to write more about an old outdoorsman who passed away recently who had a great impact on my life. That will be the subject of next...
Entertainment
Auditions for 9-5 The Musical planned
East Central College theatre is proud to announce auditions for their spring show, 9-5 The Musical with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and the book by Patricia Resnick, the...
Mound Ridge hosting fundraiser at Steelville winery
On Friday, Nov. 8, Mound Ridge Mission and Retreat Center will be holding a community fundraiser at Peaceful Bend Winery starting at 6:30 pm. This event is to support the...
‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’ to be at the Fabulous Fox Theatre November 29-30
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE brings its latest electrifying and reimagined live family holiday spectacular to St. Louis’s Fabulous Fox Theatre with five unforgettable performances. This critically-acclaimed extravaganza is both a Broadway...
Letters to the Editor
Trump promised much, has delivered little
Re: Kay Worley's letter last week about Trump's "innumerable successes." Three years ago (on Oct. 22, 2016), Trump tweeted out 10 proposed pieces of legislation called the “Contract with the...
History repeats itself
Although Hitler was an evil person, he certainly knew how to lead people to believe that he knew better how to solve the nation’s problems.
Use tax good for city, and local businesses
Next Tuesday, November 5, the St. James City Council has put Proposition A on the ballot. This allows the city to collect a use tax. The legal language states the...
Opinions
Broadband still elusive 50 years after Internet’s birth
By Eric Bohl On October 29, historians and computer scientists celebrated the 50th birthday of the internet. On that day in 1969, the very first login to the internet occurred....
Some impeachment similarities, contrasts
By Phill Brooks There are some intriguing similarities, but also contrasts between the current U.S. House investigation of Pres. Donald Trump and last year's Missouri House investigation of Gov. Eric...
Fall agritourism can be a perfect family getaway
By Eric Bohl After being stuck indoors throughout a wet year in Missouri, now is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the cool weather, beautiful leaves and rural...