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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that, starting Sept. 1, dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPP-Dairy). Secretary Sonny Perdue has utilized additional flexibility this year by providing dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018...

Members of Boy Scout Troop No. 976 in Monett attended the September meeting of the Freistatt village board of trustees as part of their work on a Citizenship in the Community merit badge.

Monett Lions Club members received a close-up look at a "leader dog," trained to helped the visually impaired, at their latest meeting. Phyllis Krebs brought Bryly, one of many dogs she and her husband, Phil, have raised and prepared to become guide dogs for waiting companions as part of their mission. Phyllis spoke about their work as caretakers for potential leader dogs as members of Springfield’s Queen City Lions Club...

The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at 703 S. Hickory Street in Mt. Vernon will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 17. The celebration will begin with coffee and donuts at 9 a.m. The worship service is scheduled for 10 a.m. ...

Lawrence County Court News CRIMINAL The following defendants plead guilty or were found guilty of the charge listed. An Alford Plea does not admit guilt but indicates defendant believes there is enough evidence for a conviction, SES is Suspended Execution of Sentence, SIS is Suspended Imposition of Sentence, ITC is Intensive Treatment Center, SATOP is Substance Abuse Traffic Offenders Program, CVCF is Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund, and LERF is Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. ...

Monett-based Jack Henry and Associates (JHA) has acquired Vanguard Software Group, a Florida-based technology company specializing in the underwriting, spreading, and online decisioning of commercial loans. Vanguard joins JHA as part of the ProfitStars lending solutions group, which continues to have a successful track record of assisting financial institutions with their commercial loan portfolio growth and diversification...

Stella Koenig has retired from Schreiber Foods with 40 years of experience.

Dr. Raymond Lobins, an oncology specialist, will begin seeing patients on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Cox Monett Visiting Physicians Clinic at 815 N. Lincoln Ave. Joining the team of doctors visiting Cox Monett Hospital patients, Dr. Lobins will see his first patients at the clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 6...

Glenn Obermann of rural Monett has successfully defended his title as champion hay producer for the state of Missouri. In the hay contest at the Missouri State Fair, Obermann claimed first place in the Class 3 alfalfa competition, third and fourth cutting, taking top honors for all the entries. He had the no. 1 ranking for grass in Class 5. This was Obermann's sixth win in the last eight years...

Representatives from the Cox Monett emergency department presented a check in the amount of $2,115 to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth for proceeds from their recent bake sale. Last year, the Children's Miracle Network purchased several pieces of pediatric equipment for the hospital, including two specifically for the emergency department: a glide scope and a pediatric scale for the new urgent care clinic...

Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton and her staff and students welcomed more than 200 grandparents, family members and special guests to the school’s annual “Grandparents Celebration” on Friday, Sept. 8. Attendees and their grandchildren enjoyed playing board games, making crafts, reading books, posing for pictures and eating refreshment. ...

The Wheaton school district announced its Students of the Month recipients.

The Purdy FFA Chapter hosted its annual Food For America Day on September 1 at the Purdy Agriculture Education facility. Food For America gives the opportunity for Purdy students in grades preschool through fourth to learn more about agriculture. Young students also get a glimpse of what the FFA does within our school...

Students at Trinity Lutheran School in Freistatt received certificates for scoring 95 percent or higher on their Accelerated Reading tests for the month of August. 

As part of the character education program at Monett Intermediate School, students were recognized for leadership in respect.

Principal Cherie Austin at Monett Intermediate School has recognized students for outstanding achievement as Cubs of the Month for August.

Officials at Monett Elementary School have chosen students demonstrating the characteristics of being polite and respectful as Students of the Week for Sept. 4.

The Purdy FFA horse judging team competed in the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Junior World Show judging contest in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Aug. 6 and 7.

Character education medalists been announced by Purdy Elementary Principal Julie Dalton

Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held on Friday for Bernie’s Floral and Vintage Gardens, located at the former Wickman Gardens location on Highway 60, 1.5 miles east of Lowe’s.

Tom Hamburg retired from Schreiber Foods in Monett on Sept. 7.

Monett-based Jack Henry and Associates (JHA) announced the conclusion of its fourth quarter and fiscal year on June 30, reflecting a 6 percent rise in revenues for the year. A leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry, JHA saw solid results from its ongoing marketing strategies...

Schreiber Foods employee Ernie Jarvis retired May 24.