September 2022

Around Linn County

Free Skin Cancer Screenings The Livingston County Health Center is hosting a free Skin Cancer Screening from 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and 3-6 p.m., on Sept. 14 at the Livingston County Health Department.

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MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics

Five people died in traffic crashes, one person died in a boating crash, and one person drowned during the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend, according to preliminary reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP). The Patrol investigated four of the traffic fatalities; Springfield Police Department investigated one traffic fatality. The 2022 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 2, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 5.

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BHS Softball Baptizes New Field In Style With 6-Runs Sixth

Because of their performance when the chips were down, members of the 2022 Brookfield High School softball Lady Bulldogs and the fans in attendance figure to long remember the first BHS varsity softball game played on the school’s new diamond. Hosting bunt-happy fellow Clarence Cannon Conference member South Shelby, head coach Paige Corf ’s Lady ’Dogs held their composure against the unusual style of the Lady Cardinals, keeping them within reach until, against SSHS’ apparently- tiring starting pitcher, they struck for six runs on four hits in the home half of the sixth inning to seize a 7-4 league victory Thursday, Sept.

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