Stories from Wednesday, August 25, 2021

DEXTER — Five Dexter residents were arrested after a pair of search warrants allegedly turned up methamphetamine, pills and drug paraphernalia Tuesday. Donald L. Morris, 68, is charged with the Class C felony of delivery of a controlled substance and the Class D felony of possession of a controlled substance, while Donald Vaughn, 63, is charged with the Class D felony of possession of a controlled substance...

New cases of COVID-19 in Stoddard County continue to rise. Stoddard County Health Center Director Ben Godwin, has confirmed 55 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on Monday. He additionally confirmed the 81st COVID-19 related death in Stoddard County. ...

Increased federal grants and the work of staff to control expenses helped offset a challenging 2020-2021 budget year, and the current fiscal year is already off to a positive start, according to Three Rivers College administrators. The information was presented Wednesday at a Three Rivers College Board of Trustees meeting...