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Fire Clay Bowl Trophy Returned To MHS
The Marceline Alumni Association is pleased to announce the return of a unique special treasure, the 1949 Fire Clay Bowl trophy, to Marceline High School (MHS). It now sits proudly in a trophy case at MHS for all generations to view. The football trophy’s whereabouts became unknown a few years ago but and with some local help, it has been located and returned to its home in the trophy case.
Grain Handling Safety: Don’t Sidestep The Principles
“There is a direct correlation between out-of-condition grain and an increased likelihood of worker exposure to entrapment situations,” according to Purdue University’s 2020 Summary of U.S. Agricultural Confined Space-Related Injuries and Fatalities. “Whenever a farmer or elevator employee has to ‘fight’ to get the grain to flow out of (a bin), there is a strong temptation to by-pass safe work practices be entering the structure in order to keep the grain flowing.”
Chillicothe Correctional Center Reports Offenders’ Death
At 11:59 a.m. on Friday, Jan.
Missouri 4-H Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Missouri 4-H Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from current or former Missouri 4-H members pursuing postsecondary study. Applications are due March 1, 2022.
Fentanyl Seizures Rise Sharply In Three-State Area
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The Drug Enforcement Administration division that includes Missouri, Kansas and southern Illinois seized more of the dangerous drug fentanyl last year than in the two previous years combined.
Safely Sizing And Using A Standby Generator
With the first couple of winter storms have come power outages and people looking for ways to prepare for future power outages. While snow can be a hazard when driving, it generally causes few problems to our utilities. Ice on the other hand, can cause major problems. A layer of ice ¼ inch thick adds over 500 pounds of weight to power lines. As the layer of ice gets thicker, the weight increases to dangerous levels. A little wind or a falling tree limb and both lines and poles can break causing power outages that can last for days.
Bob Clouser Made His Mark Fly Fishing For Smallmouth Bass
A faction of eastern fly fishers who hang their hats on smallmouth bass cling to a small set of heroes. One of which is Bob Clouser. Most recognize Bob as the inventor of the ever-famous Clouser Minnow. He is also an expert fly-fishing instructor, guide, and author of countless articles and books on the sport of fly fishing.
Three Denied Bond For Crimes Against Children
Bond hearings were held Jan. 19 for three Chillicothe residents, all charged with crimes against children.
Health Officials Encourage Patients To Seek Appropriate Care
Health care leaders are asking Missourians to reserve emergency departments (ED) for emergency needs only in the weeks ahead, as EDs are overcrowded at most hospitals and care for illnesses of all kinds can be delayed when emergency assets are constrained, the Missouri Hospital Association said.