Crawford
England chosen to be permanent director at 911 CenCom
After serving seven months as the interim director for Crawford County 911 Emergency Services, Brad England can now scratch off the interim part of his title. England was made permanent...
Charges filed against Sullivan man for assaulting his mother
A Sullivan man has been charged with assaulting his mother and a police officer on August 11.
Drug charges filed against three people
The Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed drug possession-related charges against the following people in recent weeks:
Phelps
Free beginner’s quilt class offered by Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild
The Piece and Plenty Quilt Guild will host their Ozark Festival of Quilted Show October 5 and 6 at the Rolla Middle School, located at 1111 Soeset Rd., Rolla, Missouri....
DAR meeting planned for September 21
Missouri Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with the Missouri Daughters of the American Revolution (MSSDAR) invites you and your family to the Charity Event "Hike*Bike" for veterans and their...
Team Remember Me to hold Alzheimer’s fundraiser
Team Remember Me, a local volunteer group for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, will be holding a Dine n’ Donate night at the Rolla Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill, located at...
Bourbon
Tennessee man steals Jeep to move to Missouri
Vehicle theft charges have been filed against a Tennessee man who told police he’d stolen the Jeep to get away from a life of stealing and drugs in his home...
Bourbon Heritage Day being held October 6
The Bourbon Community Foundation will sponsor the 2nd Bourbon Heritage Day on Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Bourbon Community Center. Everyone enjoyed the event...
BHS students receive positive office referrals
Bourbon High School would like to recognize the following students for receiving a Bourbon High School Positive Office Referral during August 2019.
State and Regional
National Child Passenger Safety Week is September 15-21
Is your child in the right safety seat? The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to ensure all caregivers of young children know the importance of buckling children in an...
Missouri High Schools challenged to drive safe and buckle up!
Calling all Missouri high schools to compete in the 2019 “It Only Takes One” campaign for an opportunity to win prizes for your school while educating young drivers about safe...
Protecting the health of our children and communities with immunizations
Currently making headlines all over the United States, measles is a highly contagious vaccine-preventable illness that has made a frightening comeback.
Outdoors
Hopper season on the Meramec brings top-water action
Fly fishermen pursuing trout are most known for casting tiny flies, which are difficult to tie on a line, because they are so small. Trout do eat a lot of...
Taking an exploratory trip on the Sac River
On one of the hottest days of early September, we journeyed up the Sac River to see if any of the big hybrids had moved into the river yet. I...
MDC shares CWD info for upcoming deer season
With deer hunting opening for archery season on Sept. 15 and firearms portions in the coming months, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wants hunters, landowners, and others to know...
Entertainment
Free climate film series continues
The Rolla Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby is continuing its free documentary film series concerning the impacts of climate change and possible actions to curb its effects on our planet...
Cast announced for ECC production of ‘And Then There Were None’
East Central College is proud to announce the cast for its first theatre production of the 2019-2020 Season - “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Based on the...
Vichy Fire Department will hold sixth annual Leroy Tipton Memorial Tractor Cruise on Sunday, September 15
The Vichy Fire Dept. will host the Sixth Annual Leroy Tipton Memorial Tractor Cruise on September 15, 2019 at the Vichy Community Park. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with a...
Letters to the Editor
MoFB must help fight climate change
In a recent commentary by Eric Bohl, of the Missouri From Bureau, he describes the work of the Flood Recovery Advisory Working Group. Their report is to include how to...
Outside residents shouldn’t be taxed
Recently, the city of St. James proposed an amendment to be on the ballot for its residents to vote on an internet purchase sales tax. The city will use the...
Election collusion came from God
Fellow US citizens, Every day, we hear about the big collusion concerning the 2016 Presidential Election.
Opinions
Things must change along Yadkin Creek
It’s not uncommon for governments at all levels to be reactionary when it comes to a wide range of problems, rather than working to keep bad things from happening in...
Making the case against tariffs
By Robert Singer and Maryann Townsend To the relief of business and the financial markets, President Trump delayed indefinitely the imposition of increased tariffs on $200 billion worth of imported...
Cuba school leaders deserve credit for taking swift action to address hazing
Despite what was a terrible situation, it was good to see the administration at the Cuba schools take swift action to correct a bullying/hazing situation involving the CHS football team...