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Stoddard County primary election field set
(Local News ~ 04/01/20)
Three Stoddard County incumbents will receive challenges in the upcoming Aug. 4 primary election. The fields were finalized at 5 p.m. Tuesday, as the filing period ended. On the Republican ballot, Tim McCoy will challenge incumbent Carl Hefner for sheriff, incumbent Steve W. Jordan and J.W. Mattingly will battle for first district commissioner and incumbent Carol Jarrell, Jeff Riddle and Willard Adams will vie to become second district commissioner...
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Six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Stoddard County
(Local News ~ 04/01/20)
The Stoddard County Health Department has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Stoddard County, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to six. All are in quarantine at their respective homes. The health department is working to contact individuals the new patients may have come into contact with...
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Suspect again attempts to elude authorities, gets arrested
(Local News ~ 04/01/20)
OGLESVILLE — Butler County authorities apprehended the suspect they spent much of the day Tuesday looking for after he allegedly fled during a second attempted stop. Steven Don Rick, 48, of the 3100 block of Highway N was arrested at about 7:40 p.m. on suspicion of failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and resisting arrest by Deputy Dakota Loggains...
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Dexter bank branch temporarily closes after two employees test positive for COVID-19
(Local News ~ 04/01/20)
Dexter – Bank of Advance officials reported Wednesday morning that two staff members at the branch in Dexter recently tested positive for COVID-19. "In order to minimize the spread, and for the safety of our staff, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close the Dexter branch as of Thursday, April 2 to allow for thorough sterilization of the facility. We plan to reopen no later than Tuesday, April 7," according to a press release from bank officials.
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Contracts awarded for MoDOT Southeast District projects
(Local News ~ 04/01/20)
SIKESTON, Mo. — The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District projects during an electronic ballot held on Wednesday. Contracts awarded include pavement improvements, bridge repairs, a bridge replacement and concrete pavement repairs...
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