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Oasis Tutoring to Celebrate Years of Service with Luncheon Honoring Local Volunteers

Since its quiet launch in the middle of a pandemic, Oasis Tutoring in Livingston County has grown from a small group of determined volunteers into a thriving, county-wide initiative that’s changing lives— both for students and for the older adults who mentor them. This spring, the organization will host a luncheon to honor the dedicated individuals who helped get the program off the ground and continue to power its mission forward.

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Applications Accepted for Military Academy Scholarships

While this year’s graduating high school students either have or are being notified of the scholarships they will be awarded, another scholarship will soon become available for north Missouri students who plan to attend any of the four service academies in the United States—the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), or U.S. Naval Academy. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination.

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Pershing Health System and Linn County Ambulance Team Up to Boost Mass Casualty Capabilities

LINN COUNTY - Pershing Health System (PHS) has taken a significant step forward in regional emergency preparedness through the acquisition of an Ambu Bus Kit—highly specialized equipment designed to support mass casualty incidents or large-scale patient evacuations. Thanks to a Countyllaborative effort with Region E of Missouri’s Regional Homeland Security Oversight Countymmittees (RHSOCs), PHS received the kit at no Countyst.

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