Gun Control

Editor: “Cryin’ Jimmy Kimmel” and other left wing celebrities were already pushing for gun control while the dead bodies in Las Vegas were still warm, hardly a moment to share grief for the lives lost. These celebrities like to work on the emotions of us citizens to push their agenda. In my honest opinion, I

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Kill the messenger?

Editor: I am shocked and appalled that the Sun would chose to publish a letter to the editor with such bigoted and judgmental commentary toward a group of people. The overall topic of the letter may have been pertinent, but the imbedded message of hate deserves no platform in a reputable publication. Publisher’s note: Mrs.

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Deer disease in humans?

Editor: After reading the rebuttal from the Missouri Department of Conservation written by their spokesman, Mr. Joe Jerek, concerning Larry Dablemont, I felt I was transported back to 1939, and was reading something written by the propaganda machine for Adolph Hitler. Remember their motto was, if you tell a lie long enough and often enough,

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2017-2018 Missouri aeronautical chart available

Missouri’s latest aeronautical chart is now available to pilots and other aviation enthusiasts.  The 2017-2018 Missouri Aeronautical Chart is produced by the Missouri Department of Transportation as a planning tool for pilots and users of Missouri’s aviation system. It is available at no charge. Standard features include airport and navigation data, communication frequencies, a guide

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Providing information

STATINS Q:  I have heard pros and cons about statins for my high cholesterol.  What are your thoughts? A:  Statins are medications that lower your cholesterol and risk for a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is a fat in your blood. If you have too much, it can build up in the blood vessels. It

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CMH to host Healthcare Job Fair Oct. 20

CMH invites nurses and other medical providers to interview for open positions Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) will host a Healthcare Hiring Fair on Friday, Oct. 20 from 1 – 7 p.m. at the CMH Community Rooms, 1500 N. Oakland, Bolivar. CMH is hiring for RNs, LPNs, CNAs (staff and long-term care), Medical Lab Technicians, Therapists,

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Ambulance Board to meet Monday

The Cedar County Ambulance District board is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct 16, in the Stockton Ambulance Barn. Items on the agenda are: Unfinished business: Disposal of Surplus Ambulance. New business: Sheriff to address CCAD concerning New Dispatcher Training and closed session per RSMo 610.021 (12) Sealed Bids and related documents.

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Marketbasket survey shows drop in MO retail food prices

Missouri shoppers fare better in the annual American Farm Bureau (AFBF) Harvest Marketbasket survey than consumers across the country. Overall, Missouri prices on 16 food items came in lower than the national average by $2.83. The informal survey shows the total cost of 16 food items that can be used to prepare one or more

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