New Year, New You? BBB urges caution with weight loss products

Losing weight is a popular New Year’s resolution, but consumers should use caution when buying diet and weight loss products to aid them on their journey, especially products that advertise a free trial. “Miracle” products that promise easy weight loss are ubiquitous on the internet, and you may be enticed to try these products through

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Thank you Bob Foster

It has been our pleasure to have served with you these past four years. You have been consistent and steadfast in your position on sometimes unpopular issues while staying focused on the county’s day-to-day and future needs. Our ability for open discussions and input whether in agreement or not are a highly valued asset for

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Fire report for week of Dec. 13

On Sunday Dec. 13, at 7:54 the Fire Department was dispatched to the airport to set up and protect a landing zone for a medical aircraft. Trucks 2 and 4 and 12 firefighters responded. On Monday, Dec. 14, at 6:23 p.m. the Fire Department was sent to a residence on S. Grand for a kitten

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Discover Nature with MDC through Eagle Days on your own

Due to COVID-19, MDC will not host Eagle Days events this year but encourages people to watch eagles on their own. Did you know that thousands of bald eagles visit Missouri each winter and eagle watching in Missouri can be spectacular? From late December through early February, watch for eagles perched in large trees along

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More days to hunt

MDC sets deer and turkey hunting dates for upcoming seasons. Firearms deer antlerless portion increasing from three days to nine. More at https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-s.

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Two stolen vehicles recovered leads to arrests

According to Vernon County Sheriff Jason Mosher, Deputies were involved in two separate incidents over the weekend that resulted in the recovery of stolen property and illegal drugs. On Sunday morning, Deputies attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in rural Milo, MO while performing community checks, which resulted in the vehicle fleeing from Deputies.

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Love says new meat processing facility will provide vital jobs

State Rep. Warren Love is highlighting the state’s efforts to help the meat supply chain overcome the severe interruptions, and in some cases shutdowns, that happened because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Love joined Missouri Prime Beef Packers in announcing a beef processing facility that will open at the end of January 2021 in Pleasant Hope.

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Hartzler applauds proposal for USDA to lead agricultural animal biotechnology regulatory framework

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04), a member of the House Agricultural Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced a significant step in streamlining the regulatory oversight of agricultural animals modified or produced by genetic engineering, seeking to make the U.S. Department of Agriculture the lead agency for certain farm

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Years of Service recognition at Cedar County Memorial Hospital

Each year Cedar County Memorial Hospital recognizes employees for each five years of dedicated service to our hospital. This year due to COVID-19, like everything else, the ceremony had to be handled individually instead of the normal group recognition with their peers present. Hospital CEO Jana Witt’s note to each recipient read: “On behalf of

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Holiday greetings from Sandy Crawford

The holidays are here. During this joyous season, it is my sincere hope that you are able to spend time with those you cherish the most. While you are celebrating this holiday season, please remember all the military men and women serving our country. Many of them will not be able to come home for

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