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Bark in the Park set for May 17
(Local News ~ 05/09/15)
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. -- You can parade your pooch and have lots of inexpensive fun on Sunday afternoon, May 17. That's when the Animal Welfare Alliance is holding "Bark in the Park," from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hendrickson Park in Poplar Bluff. Dog training demonstrations, vendors, a pet parade and goofy pet contests like dog/owner look-alike, best-dressed and funniest-trick competitions are on the agenda...
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"Back on Track" winning Fitness Challenge team
(Local News ~ 05/09/15)
Four local individuals making up the "Back on Track" team lost 15.57 percent of their body weight, earning them a first place cash prize of $1,000 to split. One of the team members, Scott Laden, lost 52.4 pounds during the Challenge, granting him an an additional $250 for his efforts...
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Bid process nears on Justice Center repairs
(Local News ~ 05/09/15)
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The estimated cost of repairs at the Stoddard County Justice Center prompted Presiding Stoddard County Commissioner Greg Mathis to ask architect Dale Rogers how much it would cost to build a new building. Commissioner Danny Talkington echoed those sentiments, noting that ongoing problems with the building has continued to increase in recent years...
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Deardorff honored with Senior Service Award
(Local News ~ 05/09/15)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A rural Stoddard County man was honored at Missouri's capitol on Wednesday with the Lieutenant Governor's Senior Service Award, presented by Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder. Jesse Deardorff, a retired cattle farmer near the Aid community, was among 26 seniors from around the state who were recognized for their efforts in the realm of volunteerism. ...
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Puxico man threatens, attacks deputies
(Local News ~ 05/09/15)
PUXICO, Mo. -- A Puxico man faces multiple attempted assault charges on law enforcement, in addition to numerous other charges, after being arrested on Thursday. According to the report, Shon Anthony Sigmon, 42, of Puxico, made numerous threats and physically charged at Stoddard County deputies as they were in the process of assisting the Puxico Police Department in his arrest. Deputies had been contacted for assistance in dealing with a domestic call involving a male and a female...
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For local girl with diabetes Tech device is life-changing
(Local News ~ 05/09/15)
For the first time ever, Dave and Amy Ellinghouse felt confident recently in allowing their nine-year-old daughter, Anna, to spend the night with a friend. A few weeks later, her parents took a weekend trip, leaving Anna with relatives -- and they left her without worry. It was another first...
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Dexter bats catch fire against Twin Rivers 12-3
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/15)
DEXTER, Mo. - As the temperature continues to rise with summer approaching the Dexter Bearcats baseball team's bats also appear to be warming up. Dexter secured its third victory in four games Friday afternoon as it recorded 14 hits in a 12-3 home win against the Twin Rivers Royals...
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