June 2022

Macon County Democrats Meeting

The Macon County Democrat Club had its June 21 meeting at Rasberry's BBQ in Macon. The guest speaker for the evening was Dr. Allan Green (D) running for Missouri State Auditor in 2022. He spoke on the importance of making sure that Missouri funds are spent to benefit the people of Missouri from the state level down to the county level. Dr. Green would come into office with a very impressive resume.

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Patrol: Plan A Safe July Fourth Weekend!

The July Fourth holiday weekend is a great opportunity to enjoy one of Missouri’s recreational opportunities or a backyard barbecue. Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday. Everyone should place safety at the top of their list when planning how to celebrate our nation’s freedoms. No matter how you decide to spend the long weekend, your smartest choice is to follow all Missouri traffic and boating laws.

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Woody Found Guilty

Brooke Woody was found guilty of forgery by a Linn County jury on Friday, According to Linn County Prosecutor Shiante McMahon the case was investigated by the Brookfield Police Department and the Missouri Department of Probation and Parole. Sentencing will be Sept.

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Fireworks

One of the most popular summer tradition is fireworks. Below are the ordinances for Marceline and Brookfield involving fireworks.

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Ask Amy: Group Chat Leads To Group Dilemma

Dear Amy: My friend "Jane" recently texted our group of girlfriends with information concerning another girlfriend, "Maggie." Jane told us all that she was using a social media dating app while out of town for business and Maggie's husband "Jed" (also out of town for business) "swiped right" on Jane. The screenshots she shared with us showed that he had set up his profile to appear single.

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Summer Reading “Magic”

On June 15 the Brookfield Public Library hosted a magic show as part of its weekly programs in conjunction with its Summer Reading Program. Gerry Tritz with the MidMoMagicShow performed a variety of tricks for the packed audience which included children and adults of all ages.

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Ribbon Cutting Held At Essig Family McDonald’s Disc Golf Course At South City Park

A Ribbon Cutting was held Saturday at Brookfield's South City Park for the new Essig Family McDonald's Disc Golf Course at South City Park. For more than a year work at the park has been ongoing to set-up the 18 basket course. Fundraising was secured by a committee of volunteers, many of who were on hand at the event.

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Dorothy Kaye

Dorothy Kaye, age 94, of Sumner, Missouri passed peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her home with family by her side. Dorothy Rosella, daughter of Gilbert James and Virginia Carson (Maxwell) Butterfield, was born October 3, 1927, in Linneus, Missouri.

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