I know I usually use this time to share my parenting (and grandparenting) experiences for the purpose of helping you do the same. But every so often I like to change things up a bit, so that’s what we’re going to do. Sort of. This week I just want to give you some ideas on things you can do …
An approaching weather front with dropping temperatures prompted me to pack my waterfowl gear and head to a local lake early last week. I planned to take advantage of the early goose season, and bag a Canada goose or two for Thanksgiving.
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Hundreds gathered in the shadow of the Dent County Courthouse on Saturday to salute the grand structure and honor its service to the community. Originally opened in 1870, the three-story brick building has survived decades of peaceful meetings and legal drama to remain the seat of Dent Count…
A 70-year-old Laquey man lost his life Tuesday, Sept. 30, resulting from a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 32 at County Road 5260, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The public came out in droves to help support the local arts at the Art in the Parking Lot event this past Saturday, Sept. 27 in the ONCRC and Salem Creative Arts Center parking lot. The sun was high, there was a slight breeze, and the temperature was just right for perusing locally made crafts.
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Each week, volunteers at Salem United Methodist Church pack food into backpacks for local students who might otherwise go hungry over the weekend. Volunteers organize across their various stations, set up for snacks, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and divvy up food items for each child in nee…
The Dent County Commission met for its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 25 and Monday, Sept. 29. In attendance included First District Commissioner Keith Green, Second District Commissioner Jimmy Williams, Presiding Commissioner Gary Larson, and County Clerk Angie Curley.
Following the closure of the Dent County Animal Welfare Society (DCAWS) in September 2024, after 34 years of service, multiple volunteer groups have emerged to address animal welfare needs in the area. While Advocates for Animals, a subcommittee, has formed to tackle the stray cat crisis, a …
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The TCMH Healthcare Foundation has announced that its Annual Online Hospice Auction will take place from Nov. 27 through Dec. 6. The auction is one of the Foundation’s most impactful annual efforts to fund Hospice of Care, which provides medical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients …
Healthy Dent County Fitness Center invites you to bump, set, and spike your way into the Halloween spirit at the VolleyBoo Tournament, a co-ed volleyball event packed with fun, friendly competition, and festive costumes.
Grant Wilson, field representative for Congressman Jason Smith, was the speaker Monday, Sept. 22 at the weekly Rotary meeting. Wilson shared field representatives cover the six counties in the region, attending as many meetings and gatherings as possible.
The Phelps Health Foundation hosted its annual Heart-2-Heart fundraiser on August 21, raising over $122,000 to support lifesaving cardiac care at Phelps Health.
Grant funding is available to mid-Missouri agencies, businesses, and organizations in need of resources to further promote roadway safety. The Central Coalition for Roadway Safety’s community grants are open for submission now through Oct. 15.
The 46th annual Old Iron Works Festival will be held Oct. 11 at Maramec Spring Park, located six miles southeast of St. James on Highway 8.
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children around the world and, together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more tha…
Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) will be presenting eleven awards at its Annual Dinner on Oct. 23 at the Salem Community Center @ the Armory. Each year, MRPC honors residents and organizations of the Meramec Region who volunteer their time and talents and give support to their com…
Missouri is one of the few states that provides public transit service in every county – enabling individuals to get where they need to go. Beyond working to offer this unmatched level of accessibility, many transit operators are electively going the extra mile to serve their respective comm…
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A Salem woman faces a felony offense in connection with allegedly lighting her house on fire in an attempt to defraud her insurance provider, according to documents filed in circuit court.
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Profiteering left the hillsides of northern Shannon County a wasteland by the early 20th century. Lumber barons, living in distant cities, ordered the Ozark timberland clearcut before abandoning Missouri altogether when the forests were all gone. The local families inherited a scrubland for …
Agricultural lenders across Missouri are invited to attend the 2025 Agricultural Lenders Seminar series, which is designed to equip professionals with essential updates for the 2026 growing season.
By mid-December, Missourians will know a lot more than they do now about the fate of the measures passed in this month’s special legislative session.
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