JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — As the U.S. government expands incentives for renewable energy, a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court is moving the state in the opposite direction by halting a solar energy tax break that has been on the books for nearly a decade.
Individuals inherit many things from their parents, from eye color to body shape. Though such characteristics are something everyone has, inherited diseases are less common yet far more serious. Spinal muscular atrophy is an inherited disease that affects muscles and nerves. According to the Cleveland Clinic, SMA causes muscles to become increasingly weak. SMA mostly affects infants and young children. However, it can affect adults from time to time.
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Even though summer officially ends a few weeks after Labor Day, a new school year begins for most students by Labor Day, and the lazy, hazy days spent on the beach give way to a new school year.
Railroad Day was held at Brookfield Junction Park on Aug. 13. A variety of groups and organizations donated raffle items, food and prizes. Some of the supporting groups and businesses include Chariton Valley, Prengers, BNSF, Brookfield Junction Park Board, Brookfield Rotary, Brookfield Public Library, Stanbury Uniforms, Macon Coca Cola, the City of Brookfield and numerous volunteers. Those attending the event enjoyed kidde train rides, displays, a raffle, face painting and more.
NEW YORK (AP) — The World Series is scheduled to start on a Friday for the first time since 1915 and could end on Nov. 5 — its latest ever — because of the lockout that delayed opening day.
Challenge Issued to Support Animal Shelter The first week of July, the Brookfield Elks Lodge #874 collected $373 for the Animal Shelter of Linn County. They are now challenging all the other groups and organizations to match or exceed the donation, said Brookfield Elks Lodge #874 Lodge Secretary Larry Shew.
At their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) voted unanimously to name the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR) in honor of Missouri’s senior Senator, Roy Blunt. Both the Sullivan County Commission and the NCMRWC received a letter from Governor Mike Parson to consider naming the ELCR in honor of retiring Senator Blunt. Chairman Harve Rhodes placed the issue on the agenda for consideration. Breaking precedent, and with the permission of the Commissioners, the public was invited to share their thoughts and opinions relative to the naming of the reservoir before taking up the Resolution for consideration.
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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.