Stories from Monday, March 22, 2021

BLOOMFIELD — The Stoddard County Commission voted to offer health insurance to county employees beginning on their first day of work. The county, who is self-insured, previously didn’t allow employees’ insurance to take effect for up to 30 days. The commission voted 3-0 to approve the motion, making the change effective immediately...

The Stoddard County Senate Bill 40 (SB40) board addressed a light agenda at its March meeting. Board Chairman Josh Hester informed the board that the terms of three board members were set to expire following the next meeting in May. Those members are Hester, Danny Griffin and Ray McLane...