James and Gahr Mortuary licenses revoked by state board, cease and desist issued
The Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors revoked the licenses of Donn James and Connie James who own and operate James and Gahr Mortuary, Inc. locations in Rolla and St. James, and …
Commissioners discuss elected official in closed session for social media misuse
MARIES COUNTY — Maries County Commissioners announced an Aug. 3 closed session to discuss an “elected official” violating the county’s social media policy of its employee handbook. Renee …
Belle/Bland News
BELLE — Belle Municipal Court reported 171 cases pending at the end of its latest reporting period, according to the municipal division summary provided during the Sept. 16 meeting of the Belle …
BELLE — Belle police plan to increase enforcement for speeding and the city’s juvenile curfew following a busy August that included 72 traffic stops and 47 citations. Marshal Jerry Coborn …
BELLE — Graduating seniors at Belle High School will have a new scholarship opportunity this year with the establishment of the $2,000 Zumwalt Family Scholarship. The scholarship will …
Vienna/Vichy News
MARIES COUNTY — A Vienna woman sustained serious injuries and a 16-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash early Sept. 22 in Maries County. According to the Missouri …
MARIES COUNTY — Maries County 911 dispatchers could receive raises of up to $1 per hour as the Maries County Emergency Services Board attempts to retain employees while preparing to take over …
VIENNA — Main Street Creamery opened its doors Sept. 5, allowing attendees of the Maries County Fair parade to eat ice cream in the 99-degree heat. Andrea Birdsong, co-owner, said that the …
Opinion

Coborn announces plans to run for Maries County Sheriff

I would like to take a moment to share something with the people of Maries County. After 21 years of working in law enforcement, I have decided to officially announce my candidacy for Maries …

A little perspective please

H ow you view things depends not only on what you look at, but on where you are looking from. Perspective matters. Take the price of gasoline, for instance. To Abigail, my daughter, the price of …

Invisible

It’s pretty great being invisible. My disappearance from others’ notice is making my life much easier. And all it took was living long enough. From the time I became old enough to look …

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