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MoDOT schedules work this week

The following is a list from the Missouri Department of Transportation listing highway maintenance and construction work planned in the Laclede County area April 29 - May 5. Weather conditions may …

L-Life golf tournament is Friday

L-Life Food Pantry is hosting a Charity Golf Fundraiser this Friday.  “We want to thank Mercy and Missouri Cooperage for being our event Sponsors.  We appreciate their support as well as the …

Kids' Fishing Day is Saturday at Bennett Spring

Each year, Bennett Spring State Park park hosts special events that encourage angling as a family activity, including Kids Free Fishing Day the first Saturday in May. For 2024, the event will be …

Funds for body cameras for Sheriff's Office approved

The County Commission approved an agreement to fund body cameras for the Laclede County Sheriff Office on Tuesday. The commission also read a letter from the Missouri Department of …

Storms expected this weekend

The Lebanon area could be seeing some storm activity and flooding this weekend, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service in Springfield. Warning Coordination …

Chamber reports increased membership

The Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce experienced an increase in membership over the past year as its management works on some improvements. The Lebanon City Council heard that assessment Monday …

Prayer breakfast to be held May 2

A local observance of the National Day of Prayer Breakfast will be held at 6:30 a.m. May 2 in the Mills Center, Lebanon. A free breakfast will be served with donations accepted. RSVPs are …

OTC Lebanon to host annual Lineworker Rodeo

The Ozarks Technical Community College Lebanon Center will host its third annual Lineworker Rodeo beginning t 10 a.m. Monday, April 29. The OTC Lebanon Center is located at 22360 Highway MM in …

Mustang Club’s Pony Drive rumbles through Lebanon

The Great American Pony Drive Mustang Club visited the Laclede County Library’s Route 66 Museum last Friday as they travelled along the Mother Road. The group is the only chartered driving club of …

City applies for sidewalk grant

The City of Lebanon is applying for a grant to install sidewalks from Ivey and Elm to Morgan Road. The City Council approved a resolution for the Transportation Alternatives Program grant …

Lebanon R-3 hosts active shooter training

The Lebanon R-3 School District recently hosted a two-day active shooter training hosted by the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s (MSBA) Center for Education Safety and attended by members of …

Lebanon: 2040 residents want more variety, entertainment in city

More retail and entertainment options are needed in Lebanon, according to results found during work on the city new comprehensive plan known as Lebanon Plan 2040. The Lebanon City Council heard a …

Increased electric, water rates approved

Lebanon’s Public Works Board approved increased electric and water rates, and its 2025 fiscal budget at its meeting Wednesday. City Director of Finance Kat Gill and Public Works Director …

Tracker eliminates 85 jobs at Lebanon plant

Bass Pro has eliminated 85 jobs at its Tracker boat plant in Lebanon. The company confirmed the layoffs in a statement emailed to the Record on Friday. “Yesterday, we undertook the difficult …

Garden Club plants tree for Arbor Day

Sunbonnet Garden Club celebrated Arbor Day Thursday with the planting of a tree in Downtown Lebanon. The club planted the tree in its flower bed at Madison Street. Club Arbor Day Chairman Kay …

Commission discusses 911 call center update

The Laclede County Commission discussed progress on the new 911 call center, courthouse signage and senior tax credit applications at its Tuesday meeting. Call center updates centered on signage …

JEB says storm shelter gate will now open when siren sounds

The Joel E. Barber (JEB) School District announced Thursday that the gates to the school’s FEMA shelter will now open automatically once sirens sound in the area. Previously, there had been delays …

New police chief begins tenure in Lebanon

Jerry Harrison took the oath of office as the new Lebanon new Chief of Police Monday morning. The swearing-in took place in the conference room behind the City Council Chambers with members of …

Sheriff disputes kidapping account

Laclede County Sheriff Davis Millsap is responding to information included in the probable cause statement for a Lebanon woman charged with child kidnapping. Lebanon resident Alicia Delcour was …

GOP candidates speak at Laclede County event

Laclede County Republicans gathered at the Mills Center Thursday to hear from local and state candidates, including Secretary of State and candidate for Governor Jay Ashcroft. Ashcroft, who …
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