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Republic woman hit and killed on I-44

A Republic woman was killed in a 1:16 a.m. wreck Saturday on Interstate 44 at the 123.8 mile marker. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Crystal A. Hassett, 42, was lying in the …

Party in the park

The L-LIFE Park Party held Saturday, Sept. 16 in Boswell Park saw about 1,000 total partiers who enjoyed some free grilled burgers, games and prizes. L-LIFE Development Director Angela Fries said …

Area pastor’s autism comments draw worldwide response

Comments by an area pastor who served as a Stoutland School Board member prompted death threats and caused a worldwide uproar on social media this week. In a sermon posted online, Pastor Rick …

Neighborhood Watch helps decrease crime, Sheriff says

In 2017, the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office began an effort to engage the community in neighborhood watch. Sheriff David Millsap says the efforts are paying off. He said that in the first nine …

Local agencies engage in search and rescue for fallen rider near Cole Creek campsite

At 4:02 p.m. a call came into Nebo-Falcon Fire Chief Doug Christlieb when a search and rescue operation began Wednesday, Sept. 13. A teenaged girl, riding with her youth group from Oklahoma, fell …

Docs on Rocks raises money to fight breast cancer Oct. 6

The ninth annual fundraiser for Docs on Rocks is slated for Friday, Oct. 6 at the Lebanon Shrine Club on Madison and Second Streets. Docs on Rocks raises funds to help breast cancer …

County Commission discusses upcoming agenda items

Discussion at the Sept. 12 County Commission meeting highlighted issues placed on the Sept. 19 meeting agenda. The commissioners discussed the topic of issuing permits to riders of ATVs and UTVs …

Lebanon R-3 Schools participate in testing pilot

The Lebanon R-3 School District is one of 20 Missouri school districts looking for a better way to gauge the academic progress of students by taking part in a pilot program devised by the …

Conway Community Days

The 2023 Conway Community Days saw good weather and large crowds as people came out to enjoy the parade, food vendors, a turtle race, several bands and much more. Connie Frost, president of the …

City begins work on comprehensive plan

The comprehensive plan for the City of Lebanon is expected to be adopted in May 2024. The City Council and Zoning and Planning Commission kicked off work on the plan at a work session meeting …

Laclede County commission sets new budget for Treatment Court program

At its regular Tuesday meeting, the Laclede County Commission heard from Judge Larry Winfrey who walked the commissioners through the Treatment Court’s budget prior to the commission voting on a …

County Commissioners get progress report on 911 center

The Laclede County Commissioners received a progress report from representatives of the companies working to complete the new 911 call center followed by a tour of the progress made so far. Mark …

Colonial Chapel co-founder dead at 93

Longtime Lebanon businesswoman DeLores M. Shadel, 93, died Saturday. She and her late husband T.J. founded Colonial Funeral Chapel in 1957, and she continued to be active in the business until her …

New Conway superintendent focuses on culture, climate

Culture and climate — these two terms sound like words one might read in a travel brochure. And Superintendent Matt Searson did some traveling before he found his way to the Laclede County R-1 …
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This year's Wall of Honor awards announced

This year’s Lebanon Wall of Honor inductees have been announced. They will be recognized at the annual Wall of Honor Banquet at the Cowan Civic Center. The honors are given annually by the …

Healing Waters comes to Bennett Spring for veterans’ fly fishing competition

A group of veterans came to Bennett Spring State Park Wednesday to find some healing and fly fish. The park hosted the Healing Waters Fly Casting Competition, which attracted anglers from all over …

New bakery in town

If you're looking for a variety of breads and bakery items, candles, freeze-dried candies, specialty cookies and mystery books, Jagears Bread Shop & Bakery Co. might be the stop to make. In …

Alternate assessment approved for Lebanon schools

The Missouri State Board of Education has approved an exemption for 19 school districts, including Lebanon R-3, and one charter school to measure student achievement using alternative assessments …

Arnold stepping down as police chief

Lebanon Police Chief Bryan Arnold announced Monday that he is stepping down from his position effective Oct. 31. Arnold made the announcement at the City Council meeting Monday night. "Serving …

Boswell Elementary enters a new era

Boswell Elementary has a new look this year. The public had several months to notice the facelift the front of the building facing Millcreek Road was getting. However, the updating of the old …
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