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'We're maxed out': NDG community food centre cutting back free restaurant service
The Depot Community Food Centre in Montreal's NDG neighbourhood says it's reducing the service from four to three days a week because it can't keep up with the amount of meals needed and it doesn't have the resources to hire more staff.
Licking man arrested in St. Robert with runaway & four pounds of methamphetamine scheduled for trial
A Texas County man arrested in Pulaski County with a runaway and four pounds of methamphetamine is scheduled for a new trial date. John Weaver, of Licking, is charged with first-degree drug trafficking, two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.
Arrest Turns Into Wild Chase With Maries County Fugitive On The Run
A search is underway for a man wanted for failing to appear on drug charges. According to the Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman, deputies attempted to take Chris Hagan into custody in the area of highway 42 and highway V in Vienna. Hagan resisted arrest and took a motorcycle, starting...
Lebanon Police Looking For Woman Who Attacked Another Woman With A Knife
Lebanon Police on the lookout for a woman they say committed a knife attack on another woman at a motel on West Elm. That’s where police and emergency medical services were called to on Thursday night. There they found a 24-year-old woman with knife cuts to her face. The...
Quilt and birdhouse donations for a worthy cause
Beautiful quilts made by the ladies of Boone Creek Baptist Church and the Friendly Quilters at First Baptist Church in Licking, and some artistically decorated birdhouses will be donated to the annual Ozarks Berry Festival Auction. The auction is to be held at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo., on Saturday, July 20, and the items will be available for bidding at that time.
Local Veteran runs 31 miles to support Homeless Veterans
TUSCOLA, Ill. (WAND)- Heading off to the races to benefit the Homeless Veterans in America Relief Foundation, Zach Kibler a US Navy Veteran from Tuscola is lacing up his running shoes to complete a 50k. Kibler is hoping to bring awareness to servicemembers and help those in need. "I'm 25,...
Stoutland Man Injured In Laclede County Crash
A Stoutland man receives moderate injuries following a crash in Laclede County. According to the Highway Patrol, 34-year-old Anthony Machabee was traveling southbound on Highway BB seven miles north of Sleeper, when his 2004 Dodge Ram travelled off the right side of the road, returned to the road, then travelled off the right side of the road again and struck several trees.
Missouri Minute: Kansas City, Rolla miss Tech Hub funding; St. Louis utility rates may rise
Last fall, the federal government designated regions centered around Rolla and Kansas City as among 31 "Tech Hubs” across the country. The hubs then competed for federal funding to complete industry-specific projects. On Tuesday, 12 hubs were announced as recipients of more than $500 million in combined grants, but Rolla and Kansas City were not among them. In other news, the Biden administration has proposed a new rule to protect workers from heat-related illness and injury, with workload and cool-down requirements designed to reduce issues. Plus, July Fourth provides a midsummer boost to Missouri food and beverage businesses, ranging from bakers to brewers to butchers. Keep reading for these stories and more.
Fort Leonard Wood says farewell to Pollio, welcomes Bartley at change of command
U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood held a change-of-command ceremony June 25 on the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Plaza, where Col. Anthony Pollio relinquished command to Col. Steven Bartley. The reviewing officer for the ceremony was William Kidd, director of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command – Training Directorate...
Iberia issues 48-hour boil water advisory after leak
The City of Iberia announced a Precautional Boil Water Advisory. The advisory will be in effect for 48 hours. The city issued the advisory after a water leak that drained the water tower. A post on the city’s Facebook page said the tower had to be refilled Tuesday evening.
Construction At Bennett Spring Park Not Slowing Down Trout Fishing
Ongoing construction isn’t slowing down tourism at Bennet Spring State park near Lebanon. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, more than 60,000 trout tags have already been issued to anglers trying to catch some 120,000 fish at the park. While fishing isn’t slowing down, the department has been...
Race-based scholarship recipients react to program cuts one year after Supreme Court ruling ended affirmative action
Across the country, diversity scholarship recipients believe their institutions are not fighting for equity and inclusivity. In a rising national trend, colleges and universities are eliminating race-based scholarships and diversity programs while providing limited transparency around future programming details. For 45 years, Duke’s Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program provided full-ride...
Jim Stratman
Jim “Huck” Stratman, 83, Vienna, passed away June 25, 2024, at his residence in Vienna. He was born March 9, 1941, to the late John Frank and Bertha Martha (Bauer) Stratman in Maries County. He was united in marriage to Rosemary Mueller Feb. 28, 1976, in Vienna. Jim...
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