WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims, according to a government report released Wednesday.
LOUISIANA, Mo. (AP) — The police chief in a small Missouri town has been charged with felony drug crimes after his girlfriend's brother was found dead from an apparent overdose in the police chief's home.
In celebration of the company’s 85th anniversary and their commitment to literacy, Walsworth is making $2,500 donations to schools and literacy programs near each of its six locations. Checks were presented to both the Marceline R-V Schools and the Brookfield R-III School District by CEO Don O. Walsworth and CFO Jeff Vogel on Tuesday, Oct. 11.
Manufacturing &Technology Job & Career Fair A manufacturing and technology Job and Career Fair will be held at the Walsworth Community Center, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., on Oct.
Part of Gov. Parson's Rural Roads Program A resurfacing project on several routes in Linn, Putnam and Sullivan counties is scheduled to begin soon.
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.
A Happy Birthday is wished for Nicole Shiflett, Abby Anderson, Morgan Wood, Tristan Bloss, Cassie Jaynes, Jennifer Triplett on Oct. 24, Peyton Hammond, Tabitha Dawson, Jana Holcer, Kenny Hunt, Austin Vochatzer, Richard Triplett, Dwight Williams, Lloyd Guilford, Cristy Bowyer, Hinley Jae Smith, Larry Howe, Emma Thomas on Oct. 25, Mark Trobaugh, Kay Young, Kolton Friesner, Trinity Scott on Oct. 26, Brett Guilford, Dillon Seckington, Darren Knifong, Terry Thorne, Pam Gibson, Allie Maulsby on Oct.27, Brian Schmitz, Sheridan Guilford, Tyler Fine, Shirley Triplett, Danny McIntyre on Oct. 28, Jase Cowan, Jacob Meyers, Amanda Murphy, Garrett DeVaul, Randy Bowyer on Oct. 29, Timothy Schmitz, Shawna Williams, Tristain Chaplin, Breven Zell on Oct. 30.
There is an issue on Missouri's statewide general election ballot that I will be watching to see if Missourians continue a trend of rejecting the decisions of their elected officials. It is the initiative petition proposal to legalize possession and sale of marijuana.
The deadline for applications for the GRM Networks Community Improvement Grant Program is November 1. Applications may be downloaded by visiting grm.net/ about-us/grants/. Grant amounts vary, with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 awarded to successful applicants. Questions regarding grant applications should be directed to Amy Davison at 660-748-2110 or adavison@corp.grm.net.The Cooperative’s Board of Directors will review applications and award grant amounts.
For the sixth year, the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, along with various safety partners, schools and businesses throughout the state, are encouraging better driving behaviors as part of Buckle Up Phone Down Day; and this year, aiming for the goal of zero traffic fatalities throughout the day. Missouri’s 2022 Seat Belt Usage Survey showed 89% of vehicle occupants use a seat belt, matching the highest rate the state has ever recorded.