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Belle Board of Aldermen swore in newly elected officials on April 10, certifying the April 2 election results. The new board includes (from left) aldermen Steve Vogt and Kevin Guffey, Mayor James (Pudd) Mitchell, City Clerk Sherree Burkholder, and aldermen Jeanette Struemph and Barb Howarth.
Belle mayor updates public on unfinished audits amidst citizen concerns
BELLE — During the April 10 meeting, Belle Mayor James (Pudd) Mitchell informed the public that the audits for the 2019-22 fiscal years, awarded to KD Audit on Jan. 10, 2023, remain unfinished, … more
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Ya Ya’s host Belle City Park Easter Egg Hunt
Belle Ya Ya’s hosted its annual community Easter Egg Hunt on March 30 at Belle City Park. Parents of children ages three to four-year-olds gathered to assist the littles picking up the colorful … more
Fourteen people had voted at the Vienna precinct at 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday. At the Maries County Belle Precinct in St. Alexander’s Church at 8:36 a.m.
Low turnout in Maries County, Bland precincts
Low turnout in Maries County, Bland precincts BELLE — Low turnout at the polls on Tuesday morning will determine a two-way race in all three Belle Board of Aldermen positions. The annual … more
Bland Middle School parents were present at the March 26 Maries County R-2 Board of Education meeting to discuss concerns they had about learning standards and bullying. Both moms had to sign up to be on the agenda. They had three minutes to address the board and were informed it would be strictly enforced prior to beginning. Afterwards, Board President Kenda Sanders thanked them for advocating.
Bland middle school parents share learning standards, bullying concerns
BELLE — Concerned parents of Bland Middle School students shared grievances on March 26 with the Maries County R-2 Board of Education. Board President Kenda Sanders shared the rules with … more
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Former alderman Adam Padgett (left) and former city clerk Frankie Horstman (center) at the Belle-Bland Community Center during the Jan. 22 board meeting. Padgett resigned on Jan. 23 following Horstman’s termination after 22-plus years as the city’s clerk. Kevin Guffey was sworn in to replace Padgett and Court Clerk Sherree Burkholder was appointed to replace Horstman during the March 13 meeting.
Former clerk files civil suit against Belle city for “disciplinary action” termination
BELLE — Former city clerk Frankie Horstman filed a lawsuit against the city of Belle on March 14 in Maries County’s 25th Circuit Court. She is requesting financial damages following her … more
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Parking at the Family Dollar, Dollar Tree in Belle on Monday was nonexistent as shoppers parked near curbs, around buildings and on adjacent streets to shop the liquidation sale before the store closes in mid-April.
Belle, Vienna’s Family Dollar, Dollar Tree to close
BELLE — The Vienna and Belle Family Dollar, Dollar Tree stores will be among 1,000 closing nationwide due to corporate difficulties. The last day of operation will be mid-April. When asked … more
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For good luck, Bland firemen hand-push their new-to-them pumper/tanker into the firehouse for the first time. The 1991 International fire truck was loaded up with extra surprise donations to the Bland Fire Protection District by the Hebron Fire Department in New York.
Bland fire welcomes replacement pumper/tanker
Bland Fire Protection District on March 2 welcomed a 1991 International fire truck with a 1,500-gallon tank from Hebron Fire Department in New York to replace a 1989 Mack tanker that has been out of … more
Belle FFA Week
Feb. 20-23 was Future Farmers of America (FFA) week at Belle High School. On Thursday, High School FFA members drove their tractors to school and displayed them in the teacher’s parking lot … more
Belle aldermen allowed city attorney Todd T. Smith with Lauber Municipal Law to address 50 attendants at the Feb. 12 meeting about public participation requirements in Open Meetings Law. Smith advised the public that they could observe “quietly and largely silently.”
Belle aldermen pass ordinance establishing rules for public comments in meetings
BELLE — Belle aldermen on Feb. 12 passed an ordinance establishing rules to govern the public comments portion of all open meetings with a 3-0 vote. Once passed, the ordinance was … more
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Daryl White, Jr.
Mayor’s motion for change of judge approved, new venue to be determined
BELLE — Maries County 25th Circuit Court Judge Kerry G. Rowden on Feb. 13 approved Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr.’s, motion to change judge. The change of venue to-be-determined. White … more
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A Feb. 7 fire at Rector Radiator in Belle deemed the structure and contents a complete loss. Several area fire departments responded to the call. The early morning blaze is under criminal investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Rector Radiator a complete loss, blaze under criminal investigation by State Fire Marshal’s Office
BELLE — The State Fire Marshal’s Office at on Feb. 13 confirmed a Feb. 7 fire at Rector Radiator Repair is under criminal investigation. According to Mike O’Connell, director … more
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Belle aldermen plan to pass an ordinance tonight establishing public comments portion of meetings
Belle aldermen are planning to pass an ordinance during new business tonight, Feb. 12, to establish rules for the public participation portion of all board meetings. Once passed, the ordinance will … more
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Belle resident Jimmy Zumwalt requested a meeting on Jan. 29 to act as a liaison between Mayor Pro Tem James Mitchell and city employees, Jeff Meadows with Archer-Englin Engineering and Ron Bench with State Parks to discuss the future of Belle’s Rock Island Trail grant.
Rock Island Trail discussion places grant back on the table
BELLE — Belle community member Jimmy Zumwalt arranged a Rock Island Trail meeting on Jan. 29 between Ron Bench from Missouri State Parks (MSP), Archer-Elgin Engineering’s Jeff Meadows and … more
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Belle emergency meeting results in critical infrastructure purchase
Approval to purchase a new $13,945.45 well motor for Belle’s Mitchem Ave. water tower was granted during a special meeting at 10:45 a.m. this morning (Feb. 1) during an emergency board … more
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Heintz Excavating began demolition Thursday on the old hotel and boarding house in Bland which had ties to the Rock Island rail line. Work was completed Friday.
Bland rock house demolished, local history remembered
BELLE — The rock house in Bland located at the corner of N. Lyford and E. Colorado streets was demolished on Jan. 18-19 by Heintz Excavating following the sale of the building from Jeff … more
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Belle officials hired Mid-State Pipeline on Tuesday morning to assist the public works department with main breaks that emptied the city’s water towers. The city reported at 4 p.m. repairs made and service returned.
Multiple main breaks in Belle community empties water towers
BELLE — Belle residents woke Tuesday morning with no water service as main breaks on Alvarado Avenue and Jersey Street depleted the city’s water towers. Service was later restored around … more
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Founders of OutKast Baseball lined up on Jan. 4 to break ground at the future OutKast Sports Complex property located on County Road 754 across from the Kingsford Soccer Complex. Founders were joined by state represents and include (from left) Tiffany and Jeremy Vandegriffe, Rep. Bruce Sassmann, Joey and Amanda Butler and Rep. Bennie Cook.
Ground breaking held for Outkast Sports Complex
BELLE — OutKast Sports founders Joey and Amanda Butler and Jeremy and Tiffany Vandegriffe proudly displayed shovels on Jan. 4 during the OutKast Sports Complex Groundbreaking Ceremony located … more
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Homecoming queen crowned
Lydia Devine was crowned 2024 Belle Homecoming Queen by past queen Ryleigh Long Friday between the junior varsity and varsity match-up of the Belle Tigers and Plato. more
MARIES COUNTY Sheriff Chris Heitman speaks Dec. 20 outside Belle City Hall with City Marshal Jerry Coburn (in white) as interviews were being conducted with city staff. Heitman’s deputies served search warrants at the maintenance shed across the street and in the City Hall building.
Charges pending against Belle mayor
BELLE — A court date for Belle Mayor Daryl White, Jr., has been set for 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 13 for two alleged misdemeanors — stealing and official misconduct — for a Sept. 26 … more
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Mixed feelings on special Friday night meeting
BELLE — Minutes were unavailable on Tuesday morning for a Dec. 22 emergency closed session meeting posted as “personnel” by Belle city Treasurer and office manager Charro Reasor. … more
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