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Opposition to Maryville Zoning Change Voiced

darryl — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:30:42 +0000

MARYVILLE, MO — During a recent Maryville City Council meeting, a public hearing regarding rezoning at the property at 121 North Avenue was held. Citizens living in the area spoke out in opposition to the rezoning. Currently a strictly residential area, the adjacent residents said the rezoning from an R-2 to an R-2M, which would

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Fire Erupts at Old School in Rosendale

darryl — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:20:22 +0000

ROSENDALE, MO — Flames took away an old landmark for the Rosendale community on May 13, when the old high school building caught fire. Twelve volunteer fire fighters used two pumper trucks and two smaller department vehicles to fight the flames, but upon their arrival the structure was completely engulfed in fire and dark smoke.

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Computers to Have Bigger Teaching Role at Bethany

darryl — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:10:42 +0000

BETHANY, MO — Junior and senior high students at South Harrison R-2 School will see changes in the way the school’s curriculum is administered on a day-to-day basis beginning next August. The school board unanimously approved a One-on-One Initiative, where each student will be provided with a new Samsung Chromebook laptop for the 2013-14 school

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Jamesport Almuni to Reunite on May 25

darryl — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:03 +0000

JAMESPORT, MO — The 118th Annual Jamesport Tri-County High School Alumni Banquet will be held on Saturday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. The location of the banquet this year is at the A.V. Spillman Building in Jamesport. The classes to be recognized are 2013, 2003, 1998, 1973, 1963, 1967, 1958, 1948, 1943, 1935. If any

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Crackdown on Unbelted Vehicle Drivers

darryl — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:24:50 +0000

NORTHWEST MISSOURI — As summer heats up, so does safety belt enforcement. Law enforcement officers are cracking down on unbelted drivers May 20-June 2 for an aggressive national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. Even with all the advancements in automobile safety and education on the importance of seat belt use, Missouri’s seat belt use remains

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120-Pound Competitive Eater Sets New Steak Record

darryl — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:53:21 +0000

TARKIO, MO — The Black Iron Grill’s 77-oz. steak challenge has had people stretching the limits of their stomach capacity since the restaurant opened in December, 2007. Recently a 120-pound woman from Bellevue, NE, won the overall and pound-for-pound record by finishing the steak challenge in only 8:03 — that’s eating the 77-ounce steak, a

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Fuel Savings Prompt Ambulance Vehicle Change

darryl — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:51:05 +0000

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MO — The Livingston County Ambulance Board and Chillicothe Fire Department are ready to unveil the first change in ambulance design in over 30 years. The Mercedes Sprinter, an emergency vehicle commonly used in Europe, is expected to yield twice the mileage of other ambulances. Currently, vehicles used in the ambulance fleet get

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Horticulture Tour at Vegetable Greenhouses on May 30

darryl — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:50:58 +0000

JAMESPORT, MO – Every two years, University of Missouri Extension holds a horticulture tour in Northwest Missouri, usually highlighting sites of interest to vegetable producers. This year, the tour focuses on vegetable-producing greenhouses in the Jamesport and Trenton area. The tour is planned for Thursday, May 30, starting with registration at 8 a.m. We will

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Rep. Mike Lair Heads Joint Education Committee

darryl — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:40:17 +0000

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — State Representative Mike Lair (R-Chillicothe) has been elected to chair the Joint House/Senate Education Committee for 2013-14. This committee is charged with studying and implementing aspects of Missouri’s education establishment, both K-12 and higher education. The committee is made up of seven members of each House and Senate and operates during

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4th Time’s Charm on Middle School Proposal?

darryl — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:20:35 +0000

BETHANY, MO — South Harrison R-2 Board members again have expressed support for a proposal to build a new middle school, using their balance to partially fund the building expansion. Purchasing additional land adjoining the high school campus is also being considered to build a classroom building for grades 4-6 as a means of taking

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