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By Eric Bohl In 2016, 908 of our fellow Missourians died of opioid overdoses. Nationwide, over 64,000 Americans died of drug overdoses, and nearly two-thirds of these were caused by opioids. Opioids and their synthetic cousins are not just the next drug in a long line of problematic drugs – this time the problem is

When the sun is shining and the weather is nice how could anyone be bored? It is a question that that seems like fantasy to some but all too real to others says Renette Wardlow, a human development specialist with University of Missouri Extension “We become bored when our everyday lives become dull or monotonous.

Landowners and land renters can help their neighbors by filling out a survey on their cash-rent rates. Ray Massey, University of Missouri Extension economist, Columbia, seeks responses to an online survey. This is something new for the MU guide, which is updated every three years. Respondents should go to crops.missouri.edu and click on “Take the

Registration is now open for the Monday, Aug. 13, CMH Healthy Balance Cooking Class. This free class is held the 2nd Monday of every month from 5 – 6 p.m. in CMH Community Rooms, 1500 N. Oakland, Bolivar. Taught by a registered dietitian, the class focuses on healthier eating habits. Although this event is free,

HAPPY NEW DUCK STAMP – The 2018-19 Duck Stamps go on sale Friday, they’re valid from July 1 to next June 30. Beautiful artwork, and the sales go to protecting #wetlands–almost six million acres so far. https://bit.ly/1qoNpHF.

Ticks Taking some simple precautions can help keep ticks off your body during your next outdoor adventure! • Apply insect repellent containing 20-50% DEET (as directed on the label) to your clothing and footwear • Wear light-colored clothing and consider tucking your pants into your socks • Walk in the center of trails to avoid

When any state conservation agency anywhere starts setting up regulations that can’t be enforced and make no sense whatsoever, they begin to lose credibility with country people. The rule the Missouri Department wants everyone to follow now is the elimination of feeders and mineral blocks, thinking they are doing something to keep the dreaded deer

by Jessica Gresko The Associated Press The Supreme Court says states can force online shoppers to pay sales tax. The 5-4 ruling Thursday is a win for states, who said they were losing out on billions of dollars annually under two decades-old Supreme Court decisions that impacted online sales tax collection. The high court ruled

Deflation and an uncertain job market occurs when there is too little customer demand for goods and services, too much global competition to produce goods and services, and too much capacity for companies to cut prices to move inventory. Most economists believe that low interest rates, lower oil costs, and tax cuts should prevent a