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Heroes Marathon winner sets fast pace at record-breaking event

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Heroes Marathon winner sets fast pace at record-breaking event

Craig Montgomery
Nov 19, 2019

Chris Truscott broke away from the pack early to nearly set a record Saturday, topping the field to win the annual Honoring Our Heroes Marathon from Salem to Rolla.

News

Salem man charged with drunken assault with bat

Salem man charged with drunken assault with bat

The Salem News
Updated Nov 20, 2019

A Salem man faces felony charges in connection to allegedly attacking another man with a metal baseball bat on Sunday, according to documents filed in circuit court.

Essay contest begins on dangers of texting and driving

Nov 19, 2019

Cynthia Nash named full-time victim advocate

Nov 19, 2019

Changes may be coming to Missouri’s wild ginseng harvest

Nov 19, 2019

Professional eater to help Slab’s Grill celebrate one-year anniversary

Nov 19, 2019

STACK UP! Elementary stackers take aim at Guinness World Record in sport stacking

Updated Nov 19, 2019

Community blood drive held Nov. 5

Nov 19, 2019

R-IV BOARD: Facilities, audit reports presented

Nov 19, 2019

National News

BenFred: Review of Grichuk trade reminds us of Cardinals' constant outfield churn

BenFred: Review of Grichuk trade reminds us of Cardinals' constant outfield churn

IA: MAN ALLEGEDLY HIDES GUN PARTS, AMMO IN JAIL

IA: MAN ALLEGEDLY HIDES GUN PARTS, AMMO IN JAIL

IA: MEMORIAL FOR STATE SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE

IA: MEMORIAL FOR STATE SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE

Cardinals add pitchers Woodford and Seijas, 3B Montero to 40-man roster; Leone dropped

Cardinals add pitchers Woodford and Seijas, 3B Montero to 40-man roster; Leone dropped

Dent County Life

Thanksgiving is here and there’s much to be grateful for

Thanksgiving is here and there’s much to be grateful for

TItus Benton

TREES AND TRAINS: Miracle on Main Street opens Sunday

TREES AND TRAINS: Miracle on Main Street opens Sunday

Catherine Wynn

Local doctor competes in 100-mile ultramarathon in Alabama

Local doctor competes in 100-mile ultramarathon in Alabama

Craig Montgomery

There’s no place like home: Meet our dog Louie

There’s no place like home: Meet our dog Louie

TItus Benton

Pumpkin Day Artisans

Pumpkin Day Artisans

State News

BenFred: Review of Grichuk trade reminds us of Cardinals' constant outfield churn

BenFred: Review of Grichuk trade reminds us of Cardinals' constant outfield churn

IA: MAN ALLEGEDLY HIDES GUN PARTS, AMMO IN JAIL

IA: MAN ALLEGEDLY HIDES GUN PARTS, AMMO IN JAIL

IA: MEMORIAL FOR STATE SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE

IA: MEMORIAL FOR STATE SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE

Cardinals add pitchers Woodford and Seijas, 3B Montero to 40-man roster; Leone dropped

Cardinals add pitchers Woodford and Seijas, 3B Montero to 40-man roster; Leone dropped

Sports

Blue & White Night

Blue & White Night

Photos by Craig Montgomery

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Tigers hoping to hit the ground running in quest for improved campaign

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Tigers hoping to hit the ground running in quest for improved campaign

Dave Roberts

Athletic survey open for one week

Athletic survey open for one week

FOOTBALL: No. 1 Blair Oaks as good as advertised, 48-0

FOOTBALL: No. 1 Blair Oaks as good as advertised, 48-0

Dave Roberts

SOFTBALL: Howard helps spark Salem to 19-win season; named all-region

SOFTBALL: Howard helps spark Salem to 19-win season; named all-region

Dave Roberts

National Sports

BenFred: Review of Grichuk trade reminds us of Cardinals' constant outfield churn

BenFred: Review of Grichuk trade reminds us of Cardinals' constant outfield churn

Finishing what she started: What graduation means to Tre'Vour Wallace-Simms and his mom

Finishing what she started: What graduation means to Tre'Vour Wallace-Simms and his mom

Dave Matter: Read his chat Q-&-A for updates on Mizzou football and basketball

Dave Matter: Read his chat Q-&-A for updates on Mizzou football and basketball

After quick turnaround, Mark Smith carries Mizzou to victory

After quick turnaround, Mark Smith carries Mizzou to victory

Photo Gallery

Honoring Our Heroes Marathon, Nov. 16, 2019

Honoring Our Heroes Marathon, Nov. 16, 2019

Annual Methodist and Lutheran holiday sales Nov. 2, 2019

Annual Methodist and Lutheran holiday sales Nov. 2, 2019

Donald Dodd

SLIDESHOW: Osage at Salem district football Nov. 1, 2019

SLIDESHOW: Osage at Salem district football Nov. 1, 2019

Donald Dodd

Volleyball Senior Night

Volleyball Senior Night

Photos by Craig Montgomery

Oct. 11 - Homecoming, Senior Night, Alumni Weekend

Oct. 11 - Homecoming, Senior Night, Alumni Weekend

Catherine Wynn

Obituaries

Obituaries

Wendell Gerald Parker

3 hrs ago

Celebration of life memorial gathering for Wendell Gerald Park…

Obituaries

Nellie Elvira (Medlock) Klipfel

3 hrs ago

Nellie Elvira (Medlock) Klipfel passed away on November 8, 201…

Obituaries

David Earl Rhoads

Updated 2 hrs ago

Funeral service for David Earl “Dusty” Rhoads was November 22,…

Obituaries

Ira H. Curtis

Updated 4 hrs ago

Memorial service for Ira H. Curtis, of Viburnum formerly of Sa…

Obituaries

Mary Helen Decker-Padberg

Nov 15, 2019

Memorial service for Mary Helen Decker-Padberg, formerly of Sa…

National Entertainment

Kristen Bell felt 'no sparks' when she first met Dax Shepard

Kristen Bell felt 'no sparks' when she first met Dax Shepard

GeekStorm Episode 242 - Too many streams?

GeekStorm Episode 242 - Too many streams?

Daniel Craig 'proud' to be US citizen

Daniel Craig 'proud' to be US citizen

Robbie Williams is hopeful he and Britney Spears will record festive duet

Robbie Williams is hopeful he and Britney Spears will record festive duet

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Gateway to the Ozark Riverways

Gateway to the Ozark Riverways

Cookbook

Cookbook

Online Features

4 questions to help you choose the right health insurance

Senior Living

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4 questions to help you choose the right health insurance

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Health & Wellness

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Stomach Cancer – Learn the Facts [Infographic]

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Seasonal

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5 holiday hosting life hacks

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