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The Stoddard County Senate Bill 40 (SB40) board was addressed via cell phone by Chris Casteel, vice president of Supply Chain, for QC Supply in regards to the rent the company pays the board. QC Supply is currently renting the former Progressive Industries building owned by the SB40 board...

BLOOMFIELD — Dexter resident Steve Rahm told the Stoddard County Commissioners during Monday’s weekly meeting that VFW Post 2659 needs financial assistance and without it could lose its charter. “This COVID has just ruined us money-wise and member-wise,” Rahm said. “I’m here (because) I wanted to ask if service organizations are eligible for the American Rescue Plan, and if so, what kind of procedure do I use to ask for these monies.”...

The National Stars and Stripes Museum Library, located adjacent to the Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery in Bloomfield, is an ever-evolving work-in-progress. Sitting on the site of the former Stoddard County Farm, the Museum is home to living history reenactments, as well as community educational/social activities...

A ribbon cutting was held at Grateful Headz to celebrate the opening of their Dexter location at 407 E. Business 60. Pictured from left in front are: Jace Pixley, Lexis Newell, Jeremiah Oakley, manager of Grateful Headz Jenny Oakley, owner Jamie Turner, Mike Drews, Trina Edwards, Dexter mayor Jason Banken and Michelle Hobbs. ...

The Stoddard County ARC was recently flocked by pink flamingos. The flamingos have been seen around the Dexter area for several weeks now. Normally a $15 donation will see the flamingos removed and a $20 donation will send them to the lawn of your choice in the Dexter area. ...

A Carter County man currently serving time in prison on other charges has been charged with the 1987 murder of Thomas Ray Rowland. Uel Joe Freeman, 60, is charged with first-degree murder in the May 1987 shooting death of Rowland after newly-obtained evidence made the arrest possible. Authorities on Wednesday were not ready to say what the infortmaion was, but reference was made to new technology making it possible to charge Freeman with the crime...

Van Buren police officers evacuated about 16 occupied rooms at The Landing shortly before 1 a.m., when a fire at the Carter County hotel and restaurant was called in. Personnel from the Carter County Sheriff’s Department and Missouri State Highway Patrol helped check the building while Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department responded with crews and trucks, said Curt Majors, fire chief...

A Stoddard County jury has found David Ryan Troyer Jr. guilty of first-degree child molestation in a case involving a 2-year-old child. The verdict came after a one-day trial in front of Judge Robert N. Mayer, according to Missouri Case.net. Troyer’s case began in December 2018, when a probable cause statement was filed by Stoddard County authorities related to criminal sexual contact with a then 2-year-old child...

The Puxico School Board approved three evaluations while working through a short agenda at its September meeting. The first was the transportation evaluation submitted by Transportation Director Ben Ramey. Ramey detailed the conditions of the spare buses, the milage traveled by the district’s buses and the warranties remaining. ...

The Dexter Board of Aldermen passed an ordinance at its September meeting approving a grant for the design and construction of box hangars at the Dexter Airport. The grant is a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Block Grant. The grant amount will not exceed $181,665 with the city matching $1,667...

BLOOMFIELD — The Stoddard County Commission approved spending $5 million of the county’s America Rescue Plan funds on infrastructure projects and healthcare needs. The commission voted 3-0 during the Aug. 30 meeting to allocate $5 million to be used for projects such as water, sewer and broadband and for the hospital, the ambulance district and licensed residential care facilities, according to the meeting’s minutes...

Stoddard County Health Center Director Ben Godwin, has confirmed 64 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on Wednesday. The county now sits at 181 active cases of COVID-19 and 89 COVID-19 related deaths. Stoddard County has seen 4596 total confirmed case of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic...

BLOOMFIELD — “It’s going to be a busy fall and winter here at the Museum,” observes Laura Dumey, administrator at the National Stars and Stripes Museum and Library located in Bloomfield. “Many exciting events are planned for the coming weeks and months, but the 9/11 exhibit opening this weekend, is an especially moving collection.”...

Cassidy Bess has been chosen as the recipient of the 2021-22 Stoddard County ARC Scholarship. Bess is a senior at Murray State University and is majoring in Learning and Behavioral Disorders (Moderate to Severe). The scholarship is for $1,000 ($500 per semester). ...

Dexter High School named the ten candidates for the 2021 Miss DHS. All ten candidates are seniors. They are: Abby Dement and escort Levi Dement, Andie Kruse and escort Taylor Condict, Lexie Laramore and escort Miller McLauglin, Rachel Lin and escort Andrew Dodson, Magi McBride and escort Dylan Sitze, Avery Neely and escort Camden Riley, Dulcie Pullen and escort Josh Alday, Natalie Sells and escort Owen Leija, Julianna Rivera and escort Damon Helton and Tori White and escort Carter Pennington. ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was joined by John Watkins and volunteers from the Wakins Wildlife Rehab community to release a bald eagle on Saturday, September 4, at the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge. The eagle was found at the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge in poor condition and was taken to the Watkins Wildlife Rehab facility. ...

More than 35 gospel music singers and artists will participate in the 90th annual Mid South Gospel Conventions on Sept. 10-11 at the Lair Event Center, Highway 25 North, Dexter. Friday, Sept. 10, the concert will begin at 5 p.m., while Saturday, Sept. 11, the concert starts at 4 p.m...

Stoddard County Health Center Director Ben Godwin, has confirmed 77 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on Wednesday. He additionally confirmed two COVID-19 related deaths in Stoddard County. The county now sits at 236 active cases of COVID-19 and 87 COVID-19 related deaths. Stoddard County has seen 4444 total confirmed case of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic...

As a retired elementary school librarian, Tina Mlodzik stresses the importance of supporting public libraries, especially in communities where children may not own their own books. “Giving children access to a large quantity and varied selection of books has many benefits,” Tina explains. “The more books a child sees, the more motivated they are to read. Borrowing books from the library teaches sharing and builds respect for things that belong to others.”...

SIKESTON—Eastbound U.S. Route 60 will be reduced to one lane at the One Mile Road exit in Dexter, Missouri as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform signage repairs.

SIKESTON—Route ZZ in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform drainage repairs. This section of roadway is located from County Road 642 to County Road 648. Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, Sept. 2 through Tuesday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily...

Stoddard County Health Center Director Ben Godwin, has confirmed 68 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on Monday. He additionally confirmed three COVID-19 related deaths in Stoddard County. The county now sits at 222 active cases of COVID-19 and 85 COVID-19 related deaths. Stoddard County has seen 4367 total confirmed case of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic...

SIKESTON — A Sikeston man accused of stealing over $100,000 from a local American Legion organization is scheduled to stand trial by jury next year. A jury trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 15-16, 2022, in New Madrid County on a change of venue for Gary M. Prindle, 89, who was charged through Scott County in December 2019 with one felony count of stealing $25,000 or more on or around Feb. 11, 2019, according to online court records. A pre-trial conference is set for 10 a.m. Aug. 23, 2022...