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Winter is just around the corner, and in preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill on Thursday, Oct. 19. Motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill, which will begin at 8 a.m. in rural areas and 9 a.m. in urban areas.

Richard Beckham and the Herriman Chapel Camp Planning Committee invite you to join us under the tabernacle for our Fourth Annual Southern Gospel Festival. This weekend of gospel music starts on Friday evening, Oct. 13, with a chili and soup supper fundraiser from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. followed by a free concert by the Shoal

In observance of Earth Science Week Oct. 8-14, the Missouri Geological Survey is partnering with the Ozark Natural and Cultural Resource Center in Salem. As part of the center’s month-long exhibit on mining and geology, select items from MGS’s Ed Clark Museum of Missouri Geology in Rolla will be on display. Beginning during Earth Science

Missouri’s state parks and historic sites have several events planned for guests, ranging from public meetings to interpretive programs. Saturday, Sept. 30: Storytelling Event at Towosahgy State Historic Site Bring your lawn chair or blanket to Towosahgy State Historic Site for a special storytelling event starting at 1 p.m. Daniel Romano will tell stories of

When you think of Kansas City, most Missourians think of football and the Chiefs. Well, there’s more to do around Kansas City at nearby state parks. Saturday, Sept. 30: Watkins Mill Association 10th Annual Get Outdoors 6.6k race at Watkins Mill State Park Lace up you running shoes for the 10th annual Get Outdoors 6.6k

Join park team members as they host several fun events at our state parks and historic sites. Friday, Sept. 29: Looking at Leaves at Prairie State Park Have you ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall? What causes them to turn loose from trees and fall to the ground? Join the team at

by Marge Zink Tri-County Quilt Club met Monday, Sept. 11, at the Pappenville Museum for their regular meeting hosted by Beverly and Phyllis Stewart. After a carry-in picnic lunch and meeting, 12 members toured the museum and county schoolhouse especially enjoyign the collection of quilts and lots of local history Next meeting will be Monday,

The third annual Festival of Charity, sponsored by West Central Missouri Community Action Agency, will be held Thursday, September 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Harrisonville at the Harrisonville Community Center, 2400 Jefferson Parkway. Highlighting the event is recognition of two outstanding Cass County organizations, Hope Haven and Heart-n-Hand Day Center. In addition,

Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) Missionary Baptist Church will begin revival services at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25. Bro. Gary Sommers will preach along with our Pastor, Bro. Haden Stevens. Everyone is invited to attend. Pleasant Ridge (Pacetown) is located 9 miles south of El Dorado Springs on Hwy. 32 to 425 Rd. Turn south (right) on

Join Bennett Spring State Park volunteers Danny Goldsmith and Donald Ohler at 9 a.m. each Wednesday in March through October as they provide basic fly tying instruction. Participants will have the opportunity to visit, share stories and see the art of fly tying with experienced Bennett Spring anglers. New to fly tying? No problem, because