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Fort Leonard Wood 399th Army Band slated to inactivate
As part of the Army’s force restructure, the 399th Army Band, located at Fort Leonard Wood, is slated to inactivate by Oct. 14. Discussions surrounding the band’s potential inactivation have been ongoing for several months, and the final decision from the Army was received July 3. Planning for this change is underway and updates will be provided on the band’s ability to support command and community events between now and October.
Grover Warren Mitchell (October 17, 1939 - July 12, 2024)
Warren “Zeke” Mitchell, age 84, of Brumley, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 17, 1939, son of the late Donald and Ruby (Richmond) Mitchell. On September 28, 1973, Warren was united in marriage to Alice Elaine Cochran, who survives at their home.
Central Illinois Navy veteran running to help homeless vets
NORMAL — Last July, Zach Kibler was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy and started college at Illinois State University, where he is studying marketing. The 25-year-old Tuscola native was succeeding in his classwork, but Kibler, whose two brothers are also veterans, felt unfulfilled — like he needed a purpose, he said.
GIRLS SOCCER: Six Lady Dogs named All-Ozark Conference
Six members of the Rolla High School girls’ soccer team were selected to the final All-Ozark Conference Team, it was recently announced. Lady Bulldogs named to the All-OC squad were senior midfielder Ava Burnett and junior forward Olivia Young to the first team; senior defender Addi Bolich and junior defender Kate Arnold to the second team, and junior forwards McKenna Moore and Apryl Decker honorable mention.
Serious injuries reported in Sunday crash
Injuries were reported Sunday, July 14, resulting from a two-vehicle crash that occurred on State Route K at State Route Z, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2012 Nissan Versa, driven by Joan F. Sutton, 75, of Salem, was northbound at...
Missouri S&T professor elected Fellow of American Society of Civil Engineers
Dr. Grace Yan, a Missouri S&T faculty member with expertise in structural engineering, was recently elected a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. “This recognition represents a significant milestone in my career, and I am grateful to be counted among the distinguished individuals who have received this honor,” Yan says. “Being named an ASCE Fellow is special to me because it acknowledges not only my technical contributions but also my dedication to leadership, mentorship and service within the civil engineering profession.”
S&T researcher awarded grant to study turbulence at hypersonic speeds
A researcher from Missouri S&T has been awarded $200,000 from the National Science Foundation to study how turbulence behaves at high speeds and how it could be used to make hypersonic vehicles more effective. “When people think of turbulence, they often focus on its downsides,” says Dr. Davide Viganò, an...
Mary Duerbeck steps down after successful stint as Missouri S&T cross country head coach
By: John Kean, Athletic Communications Director ROLLA, Mo. – Mary Duerbeck , who has spent the last seven years on the Missouri S&T track & field coaching staff and last three as the head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country programs, is stepping down from that role to pursue other professional interests. Duerbeck joined the S&T staff prior to the 2017 cross country season and worked with the distance runners during the track season. She was part of a coaching staff that helped the men’s track & field team win seven Great Lakes Valley Conference championships during that…
Missouri Angler Cole Breeden Wins MLF Toyota Series at Grand Lake
GROVE, Okla. (April 14, 2024) – After taking over the lead on Day 2, pro Cole Breeden of Lebanon, Missouri, closed out the win in style with 19 pounds, 14 ounces on the final day of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Plains Division event on Grand Lake. With a 62-15 total, Breeden surpassed runner-up Jake Lawrence of Buchanana, Tennessee, by more than 6 pounds to earn his first win at the Toyota Series level. The win qualified Breeden for this fall’s Toyota Series Championship, and earned him $37,965 in cash and contingency money.
Deborah Bertram (April 29, 1956 - July 7, 2024)
Deborah (Deb) Bertram, age 68, of Brumley, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 29, 1956, on Offutt Air Force base in Bellevue, Nebraska, to Jode and Linda (Wall) Sprague. Deb married the love of her...
Margaret A Hedding (April 9, 1934 - July 5, 2024)
Margaret Hedding was born April the 9th, 1934 in Bunston, MO, and passed away in Lebanon South nursing Home on Friday, July the 5th in Lebanon, MO at the age of 90. There will be no memorial service. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Agnes Brandes;...
Rolla Job Center offers on-site interviews with more than 25 employers
Rolla Job Center has partnered with Phelps County Focus to offer on-the-spot interviews with over 25 employers 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at the National Guard Armory in Rolla. Industries include manufacturing, healthcare, law enforcement, mental health services, and more. Some employers include Phelps County Sheriff’s Department,...
Local scout troop recognized as best
As part of the 100th anniversary celebration of Camp Arrowhead, Scout Troop 85 was recognized with the Allen C. Foster Troop of the Week award. Barney Oerther, who currently holds the rank of Star Scout, accepted the award. Also present was his father, Assistant Scout Master Daniel Oerther. Saint Patrick’s...
ANALYSIS: Zoning ordinance would make The Rolla Mission illegal
The zoning ordinance revision that has been put off twice for its first reading would make The Rolla Mission’s presence in the center city illegal, Mayor Lou Magdits told the Rolla City Council at its most recent meeting. While acknowledging that he had stressed several times in the past...
Electrical issue sparks garage fire west of Rolla
Firefighters from numerous agencies save a garage from fire in Phelps County. The Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District reports crews were called to a building fire Monday afternoon on County Road 8500 about nine miles west of Rolla. The caller reported both smoke and fire were visible. The first arriving...
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