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Phelps County firefighters work pair of fires Tuesday
A couple of fires keep firefighters in Phelps County busy. The Doolittle Rural Fire Protection says crews worked a fire in a detached garage on County Road 8500, north of Newburg, Monday. They were assisted by the Rolla Rural Fire Protection District. Crews were also called to extinguish a debris pile fire in Newburg.
Missouri S&T’s Emma Puetz Shines in Record-Breaking Track & Field Season
By: John Kean, Athletic Communications Director ROLLA, Mo. – Emma Puetz (Rolla, MO/Rolla) , who set records during the 2023-24 cross country and track & field seasons at Missouri S&T, has been selected to the Academic All-America team for the past season by the College Sports Communicators. Puetz, Missouri S&T’s women’s Student-Athlete of the Year for the past season, was a second-team selection to the 53-member squad for the 2023-24 season and was one of 17 that did so with a 4.0 grade point average. She majored in geology & geophysics at S&T and received her Master’s degree in May…
Karry Gail Beard
Karry Gail Beard, born on September 22, 1959, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, at the age of 64. Karry was a beloved daughter, sister, and friend whose kind spirit and generous heart touched many lives. Karry was the cherished daughter of Winfred and Barbara Beard (Johnson). She was...
Douglas “Doug’’ Wheeler
SMsgt (Ret) Douglas Allen “Doug” Wheeler, 67 of Waynesville, a retired United States Air Force Senior Master Sergeant, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, in his home. SMsgt (Ret) Wheeler is survived by his wife Erica Wheeler of the home; four children, Callie S. Wheeler and Carlie R. Wheeler, both of Waynesville, Nicole R. Cope (Travis) and Gregory M. Wheeler, both from the state of Texas; three grandchildren, Jacob M. Wheeler, Dylan J. Cope, and Lukas Cope; sister, Kimberly A. Murray (Ben); several other relatives and friends.
Lebanon City Council Recap - July 8, 2024 Meeting
𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ♻️. Council passed Bill No. 6715 to continue the agreement with Laclede Industries for recycling services. This ensures that residents can continue to recycle locally, promoting sustainability within our community.
Mobile camera debuts at Lions Club Carnival
It is here! Phelps County Community Foundation announced Wednesday the deployment of its first project, a mobile camera system. If you attend the Rolla Lions Club Carnival this week you might notice this amazing hi-tech camera. This new mobile camera is designed to enhance community security and safety. The cutting-edge...
Lower Maintenance, Higher Returns
ROLLA, MO. – Travis Bahr has been involved in agriculture in some form for his whole life. It wasn’t until six years ago, when he purchased a 250-acre property, however, that sheep began to be appealing. “I bought a farm full of weeds, and I didn’t have the...
Tri-County Seed & Fertilizer
History: Owner Chris Black started in the fertilizer business by purchasing Richland Plant Food, located in Richland, Mo., in 2014. The opportunity arose to expand in January 2019, when the building that was formerly MFA in Crocker, Mo., went up for sale. Chris took the opportunity and purchased the building, converting it into the small-town business that is now Tri-County Seed & Fertilizer, a natural expansion on the original services offered at Richland Plant Food.
Mary Jane Kemna (May 23, 1943 - July 6, 2024)
Mary Jane Kemna, age 81, of St. Elizabeth, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. She was born in St. Elizabeth on May 23, 1943, daughter of the late Walter and Marie (Evers) Kliethermes. On July 6, 1968, Mary Jane was unite in marriage to Mark Kemna, who survives at their home.
Obituary – Carol S. Brookshire
Carol Sue Brookshire, of Rolla, Mo., passed away Monday, July 8, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Taylorville, Ill., to the late Harold Schroyer and Barbara (Check) Schroyer. Carol graduated from the Licking High School in 1959. On January 30, 1960, she married Fred Brookshire at the First Methodist Church in Licking, Mo.
Dent County native publishes debut novel
Laura Barnitz, originally of Lake Spring, Missouri, has written and published a fantasy novel titled The Stonebound Heir, which features the journey of two young characters who seek answers to the secrets surrounding their origins after their guardian is brutally murdered. Their friendship is tested as they navigate life in a realm where it’s difficult to tell friends and enemies apart.
Former Duke softball player Dominique Salinas to host a clinic in Laredo
Former Duke softball player, Dominique Salinas is hosting the Third Annual 'Dominique Salinas Softball Camps' right here in Laredo. Salinas, born and raised in Corpus Christi spent one year at Ole Miss in 2017 and then transferred over to Duke and played until 2021. In the camps, Salinas covers the...
Iberia man sentenced to seven years in prison for beating SUV with a hammer
A Miller County man accused of vandalizing an SUV then trying to set it on fire is headed to prison. Andrew Umfleet, 37, of Iberia, pleaded guilty Wednesday to first-degree property damage. In exchange for his plea, a charge of knowingly burning or exploding was dismissed. Umfleet was sentenced to...
Rolla man sentenced to 15 years in prison for trafficking fentanyl
A Rolla man will serve additional prison time after pleading guilty to drug trafficking. Troy Bowen, 32, is currently serving seven years for forgery and possession of a controlled substance. But late last month, Bowen pleaded guilty to second-degree drug trafficking in a separate case. That charge stems from a...
Road blocked after large tree falls on wires in South Lebanon Township
SCHAEFFERSTOWN, Pa. — A road is blocked after a large tree fell on wires in Lebanon County Monday morning. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. It was reported in the 200 block of Obie Road near Schaeffer Road/Route 419 in South Lebanon Township shortly after 11:30 a.m.
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