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Mike Shannon Named a Missouri Sports Legend

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:31:09 +0000

To be a Hall of Famer is one thing but to be named a Sports Legend in the State of Missouri is another. I recently received an invitation to travel to Springfield, Missouri to attend the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Banquet to witness former St. Louis Cardinal Rightfielder/Third Baseman and current Cardinal Broadcaster Mike Shannon be named the 26th Missouri Sports Legend for the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.

It's Been An Ugly News Week

Jeffrey Dorsey — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:00:56 +0000

Wow, it is finally Friday. It has been a very ugly week for news. Every day this week has seen an ugly news story develop and the headlines reflected it.. It started with the North Koreans threatening to fire a missile toward the United States on Monday. Monday was Tax Day in the United States, as [...]

LaGrange Election – Every Candidate Ran Unopposed!

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:51:55 +0000

The LaGrange, Missouri, City Election which was held April 16, 2013 had all races unopposed. I don’t think I have ever heard of this before. Ronnie Powers, the current LaGrange mayor, ran unopposed. As did the North Ward Councilman. Edward Cox ran as a write-in for Middle Ward Councilman. In the South Ward, Lannie Henze [...]

Pins For Pets a Huge Success!

Dennis Oliver — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:06:22 +0000

Great news from the NEMO Humane Society Fundraiser. The “Pins for Pets” fundraiser for the NEMO Humane Society that took place at Ten Pin Alleys in Hannibal was huge. It was the largest turnout that the organization ever had. Approximately $2500 was raised . Congratulations to all who helped with this cause!

'Show Me' Your Trash

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:43:26 +0000

It is spring time. That is when people throw out what they don’t need anymore. We want everything to look good and clean. Same thing for the roadways. Spring is when the Adopt-A-Highway program begins to take off. Many volunteers take to the road to clean up the trash. So MoDot invites those that pick [...]

MoDOT Reschedules Lane Marking in Palmyra Due to Weather

Jeffrey Dorsey — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:09:34 +0000

Due to wet pavement conditions today and rain forecasted for the area this week, MoDOT crews have rescheduled the lane-marking operations on north and southbound US 61 at Palmyra in Marion County. The installation of new arrows and other necessary pavement marking is a weather dependent operation and has tentatively been planned for the following [...]

The Red Cross Introduces App

Dennis Oliver — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:20:09 +0000

Around here, severe weather can happen any time. Now you can be more prepared. The new Red Cross tornado app, available in English or Spanish, gives iPhone, iPad, Android smart phone and some tablet users instant access to local and real-time information. The app includes a high pitched siren and tornado warning alert that signals people when [...]

Meeting Concerning the Champ Clark Bridge at Louisiana,Missouri

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:58:58 +0000

There has been much talk the past few months about a new bridge at Louisiana, Mo. You can find more information about the various alternatives for putting a new bridge in Louisiana at a public meeting on Thursday, March 21 from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Twin Pikes YMCA in Louisiana. All displays [...]

When Does the Mark Twain Landing Water Park Open?

Kurt Parsons — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:57:48 +0000

After a couple of late season snowstorms, I think we're all ready for summer activities! One of the most popular places for families to go during the summer months is Splash Landing at the Mark Twain Landing.

You Think You Had It Bad Traveling in Winter Snow, Think About What MoDot Did

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:56:01 +0000

Let’s hope the snow is over and spring is on its way. But someone had to deal with the snow that fell during our Midwest winter. That is where MoDOT comes in. As in Missouri Department of Transportation. And we are not just talking snow here. Think about the manpower that had to be on the roads [...]