The Rock Wall

Kimball plunked a color photo down on my desk Monday that I didn’t immediately recognize but I was suspicious. It was obviously a school picture. Sandy hair. Blue eyes. So I started asking questions. She told me it was Van, Adrian’s oldest. I held him when he was a newborn. We have his photo up

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BBB advises homeowners to check companies out carefully before hiring

When leaves begin to fall and garden plants go to seed, homeowners may consider hiring a lawn or landscape firm to clean up yards before winter. Better Business Bureau advises homeowners to check companies out carefully before hiring them, and ask for a contract that says what will be done and when. Some yard maintenance

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Guardrail improvements on Vernon Co. Rt. BB scheduled for Sept. 12

Where: Vernon County Route BB from U.S. Route 54 (Austin Street) in Nevada south approximately 13 miles to Vernon County Route DD When: Beginning week of Sept.12. Details: Contractor crews replacing existing guardrail with new guardrail along Route BB. This is part of a contract to resurface and replace guardrail along routes BB and W

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AMVETS PRESENTS $500 TO STOCKTON SCHOOL

AmVets Post # 116 Auxiliary, Stockton, presented a $500 check to Mr. Doug Crawford, Superintendent of Stockton R-1 Schools, to be used at his discretion to assist the school children. From left: Elva Weber, Parliamentarian; Evelyn Roberge, Secretary; Phyllis Jensen, Treasurer; Jeannie Russell, Booster; Mr. Crawford, and Wanda Graham, President of the Auxiliary.

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Fire report for week of Sept. 4

On Wednesday, Spet. 7, at 3:48 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to the airport and then diverted to CCMH to set up and protect a landing zone for a medical aircraft. Two trucks and eight firefighters responded. On Thursday, Sept. 8, at 2:12 p.m. the fire department was dispatched to the airport to setup

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Expect lane closures, traffic delays on I-49

Vernon County – Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic delays when contractor crews begin work to replace the bridge deck/driving surface on the I-49/Missouri & Northern Arkansas Railroad bridges in Nevada beginning the week of Sept. 12, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will remove the bridge deck/driving surface and replace it

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Blood Emergency Readiness Corps marks one-year anniversary

Community blood centers across the U.S. align to provide mutual support in times of crisis Blood centers across the U.S., including Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO), the sole provider of blood, platelets, and plasma to over 40 area hospitals, are celebrating the one-year anniversary of the nation’s first emergency blood reserve. The Blood

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Prairie Jubilee comes to Prairie State Park Sept. 24

Celebrate the tallgrass prairie at Prairie Jubilee! Participate in activities such as a living history loop where you can interact with interpreters and others to learn what it was like to live on the prairie. Listen to storyteller Jim “Two Crows” Wallen and enjoy entertainment by the Instars. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday,

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ELDO ALL DISTRICT HONOR CHOIR REPORT

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, 4 El Dorado Springs choir students; Corban Collins, Shae Hamilton, Kentley Rieder, and Alora Long traveled to Carthage High School to audition for the SWMMEA All-District Honor Choir. Students have a fast turn around from the beginning of school to prep for this audition by getting a solo ready, practicing

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Women can fish free at Bennett Spring State Park on Sept. 24

Woman are invited to fish for free Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bennett Spring State Park’s Women’s Free Fishing Day. From 7:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., there will be no license or daily tag fee for women or girls. Women can pick up their free daily trout tag at the park store on the evening of

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