Crawford
Former presiding commissioner dies
Former Presiding Commissioner in Crawford County Ed Worley passed away on Saturday, September 12 in his home. He was 81.
Commission approves UTV rally for Sept. 25
Crawford County Commissioners have approved a side-by-side rally utilizing south-county roads for Saturday, September 25. The Midwest Backroad Rally for a Cure is an annual ride to benefit research through...
Crawford County will use ARPA funds
Following a request for funds, Crawford County Commissioners agreed to apply to receive ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds as part of the latest federal stimulus bill signed by President...
Phelps
Missouri S&T attains record enrollment for underrepresented minorities
The official fall 2021 enrollment at Missouri University of Science and Technology, recorded at the end of the semester’s fourth week, includes a record percentage of underrepresented minorities. Underrepresented minority...
Old Iron Works Festival is October 9
With the onset of fall come the promise of cooler temperatures and colorful foliage displays in the Missouri Ozark. Events that take advantage of this natural backdrop are popular for...
Rolla Mission to launch Vintage Market online sales on October 1
The time has finally arrived for The Vintage Market to benefit The Rolla Mission online sale. The website will launch on October 1 and be open until they sell out....
Bourbon
Fall Festival featured parade, crowning, car show and more - PHOTO GALLERY
The annual Bourbon Fall Festival, sponsored by the Bourbon Boosters, returned last Friday featuring a parade, a host of activities, a special dedication ceremony, and the crowning of the 2021...
Carol's Cooking offers home cooking
Carol’s Cookin', located at 450 Highway H in Leasburg, is family owned and operated by Brad and Carol Cartwright.
Bourbon Fall Festival parade set for Friday
The annual Bourbon Fall Festival will be underway at 6 p.m. Friday with the parade, which will be followed by games, entertainment, food, and more all evening.
State and Regional
Operation Christmas Child’s has island focus this year
• Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week is November 15-20. Franklin Graham, CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, presented a bold vision to the Operation Christmas Team to deliver gift-filled shoeboxes to...
Service-oriented individuals need to plow snow, positions are available at MoDOT
You can make a difference in the lives of all who travel Missouri roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation has full-time maintenance positions and seasonal emergency maintenance equipment operator positions...
MSHP marks 90 years of service and protection
By Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of Missouri State Highway Patrol For nine decades, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has answered the call to serve and protect the citizens of...
Outdoors
Missouri State Parks reminds park visitors to follow Leave No Trace Principles while outdoors this fall
With increased visitation at Missouri state parks and historic sites, it’s important for visitors to remember to assist park staff in protecting and preserving the state's natural and cultural resources.
Remembering a fantastic 1961 float trip
By Larry Dablemont What were you doing the first weekend of October, 60 years ago? I remember that weekend well. I was only a few days away from turning 13,...
Catching big catfish on the fly can be a challenge
By Bill Cooper My father regularly caught catfish on spinnerbaits when I was a child. The feat proved a bit unusual and I didn’t know of anyone else doing so...
Entertainment
Leach Theatre announces 2021-22 season
Leach Theatre’s 30th season will open with a one-man show about former president Harry S. Truman’s life and presidency. The 2021-22 Campus Performing Arts Series will feature a mix of...
ECC Film and Lecture Series to present ‘Crip Camp’ and guest speaker on September 17
The East Central College Film and Lecture Series will present the award-winning documentary “Crip Camp” Friday, Sept. 17, to kick off its 2021-2022 series.
Vichy Fire Department plans Eighth Annual Leroy Tipton Memorial Tractor Cruise on September 12
The Vichy Fire Dept. will host the Eighth Annual Leroy Tipton Memorial Tractor Cruise on September 12, 2021, at the Vichy Community Park.
Letters to the Editor
Tax credit will help reduce poverty
A recent change in federal policy offers a promising antidote to the long-running challenge of rural childhood poverty. Starting in July, most households with children began to receive monthly advances...
Resist mandate
Governor Parson, Along with 22 other governors, I applaud your decision to fight back against President Biden’s recent vaccine mandate that is not only unconstitutional and illegal but if fully...
Still sinful actions
I thank Mr. Thomasma for his reply to my letter about the Boston Tea Party and the Revolutionary War. I try to be open to all viewpoints on any issue....
Opinions
It’s the vaccine, stupid
By Rik W. Hafer Bill Clinton used the slogan “It’s the Economy, Stupid” in his presidential campaign against George H.W. Bush. The idea was that a Clinton administration would deliver...
National Farm Safety and Health Week provides awareness, reminders for agriculture industry
By Garrett Hawkins It seems like every time you turn around, there’s a day or a week devoted to a cause or event. Some are traditional, such as Christmas or...
Restricting speech in the name of safety, from panic to pandemic
By Kevin Goldberg, Freedom Forum First Amendment Specialist The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, occurred on a Tuesday. By the end of that week, we saw the beginnings of...