Stories from Thursday, September 24, 2020

The Stoddard County Public Health Center reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 in the county Thursday. None of the new cases were related to the nursing home or assisted living facility outbreaks. Since the pandemic began, 533 positive cases have been reported. One hundred five cases remain active, 411 patients have recovered and 17 people have died...

VAN BUREN — Dexter senior Gavin Cartwright broke the school 3.1-mile record Wednesday at the Dwayne Graham Invitational cross country meet, leading the Bearcats to the team championship. Carter finished the course in 17 minutes, 30 seconds, beating teammate Carter Dorton’s record of 17:34.04 set last season...

This week, the state released revised guidance for long-term care facilities in Missouri that choose to establish an Essential Caregiver program and/or resume general visits either inside or outside the facility, according to a release from the governor’s office.