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Vernon County – Drivers will need to find alternate routes Little Dry Wood Creek bridge on Route N between County Road 1250 and County Road 1400 is CLOSED beginning the week of March 12, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will close the bridge so they can replace the deteriorating structure. Once the

Effective March 5, the Cedar County Medical Mall Walk-in Clinic will be open to receive patients without an appointment from 7 to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Call 876-3333 if we may be of assistance.

Bob Schultheis, a natural resource engineering specialist with University of Missouri Extension, reminds residents that MU Extension officers resources online designed to assist survivors with flood recovery issues. The resources are research-based and designed to be of benefit to Missourians. MU Extension Flood Resources http://extension.missouri.edu/main/DisplayCategory.aspx?C=259 MP904, Resources for Your Flooded Home https://extension2.missouri.edu/MP904 How-to-Install a Self-Help

Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie, who played one year at the El Dorado Springs Picnic, will perform Monday, March 26, at both the Stockton Library at 2 p.m. and the John D. Smith branch in El Dorado Springs at 4 p.m. Professor Farquar sets entertainment back more than a century, to the days of the

Farm to School programs boost excitement for schools and communities around healthy eating and gaining an experiential understanding of food and agriculture. “Communities that participate see enhanced economic growth and build social capital for public health initiatives,” said Dr. Pam Duitsman, nutrition and health education specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “I get asked a

At an Armed Services Committee hearing March 6 on worldwide national security threats, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill raised concerns over U.S. companies compelled to provide proprietary information on weapons and security programs to nations like Russia and China as a condition of doing business, potentially weakening national security. “I… wanted to ask you quickly about

By Eric Bohl Humans will need to produce more food in the next 40 years than in the previous 10,000 combined. Agricultural researchers love to wow audiences with this mind-blowing fact. Some of this is due to population growth, as we will likely add about another two billion people before leveling off around 2050. But

The 91st All-Breed Performance Tested Bull Sale is set for 7 p.m., March 26, at the Springfield Livestock Marketing Center, 6281 Independence Dr., Springfield. The 46 head of bulls come from 17 breeders located in southwest Missouri. Included are 42 Angus, three Polled Herefords and one SimAngus. Catalogs are available from sale manager, Pam Naylor

In the case of all arrests, it must be remembered that the charge is merely an accusation and all defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.    NOTE: Anyone having information concerning any alleged crimes are encouraged to contact the police department at 876-TIPS (8477) Feb 26 – Officers responded to 302 A