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The Mareceline Police Department and Christmas 4 Kids volunteers are gearing up for the 10th annual event to be held starting at 4 p.m., on Dec. 17 at the Walsworth Community Center.

There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 a.m., – 12 p.m., except on holidays.

ONGOING • Linn County Historical Society Tillman House Museum open to the public. Saturdays.

A multi-month-long narcotics investigation involving the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, Brookfield Police Department and North Missouri Drug Task Force, culminated in the arrest of 40-year-old Ronell Clark and 37-yearold Jamie Clark both of the Kansas City, Missouri and Brookfield, Missouri area.

The Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced the appropriation of $10 million by the Missouri General Assembly to assist small businesses that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. $2 million of those funds will be designated toward small businesses owned by minority/ and or women. The minimum amount of grant awarded per qualifying small business will be $2,500 and the maximum amount will be $25,000 based on the amount of decreased gross revenue/receipts reflected between the 2019 tax year and the 2021 tax year.

Anhydrous ammonia is an effective and economical source of nitrogen fertilizer, but with it comes some risk of accidental exposure which can cause chemical burns or frostbite to skin, eyes or the respiratory tract. As spring field work gets underway, it is important to take the time to follow the recommended safety precautions when applying anhydrous ammonia fertilizer. Protecting the face and particularly the eyes is critical. It has a strong affinity for water and evaporates rapidly creating a freeze-drying effect when it contacts your skin or eyes. Wear properly-fitted goggles or a face shield to avoid direct exposure from an accidental release of ammonia. Prescription glasses or sunglasses do not provide adequate protection and never wear contact lenses when dealing with anhydrous ammonia. A face shield is a good choice because it will not only protect the eyes, but also protect against inhalation of the ammonia.

As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back—to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child. Shoebox gifts prepared by donors and filled with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies may be dropped off now during National Collection Week, Nov.

Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in Missouri harvested 93,355 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season Nov. 12 and 13. Of the 93,355 deer harvested, 55,267 were antlered bucks, 7,250 were button bucks, and 30,838 were does.

State Budget Director Dan Haug announced recently that net general revenue collections for October 2022 grew 16.7% compared to those for October 2021, from $775.3 million last year to $904.4 million this year.