October 2023
Verona R-7 awarded $17,742 Mo School Safety Grant
The Verona R-7 School District is increasing safety at the entryways to their school buildings, thanks to a Missouri School Safety grant awarded to them by the State of Missouri. The grant was one of over 600 awarded to public school districts and private educational institutions across the state, totaling over $50 million.
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BACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Oct.29-Nov. 4, 1943 • Displaying an explosive brand of football, first in the air and then on the ground, Coach Russ Kaminsky’s Monett High School Cubs on Oct.
Read MoreBACK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYSShould I count my employer’s contribution to my retirement plan as part of the 15%
Dear Dave, I read where you recommend saving 15% of your income for retirement. Should I count my employer’s contribution to my retirement plan as part of that 15%? – Carlotta Dear Carlotta, That’s a great question.
Read MoreShould I count my employer’s contribution to my retirement plan as part of the 15%Family wants relationship with gay man to end
DEAR ABBY: I live in a rural community in southern Indiana. It’s an “everyone goes to church on Sunday, and everyone knows everyone” kind of place. I was employed at the local health care center here for almost four years before quitting to become a fulltime caregiver and homemaker.
Read MoreFamily wants relationship with gay man to endOne at a time, please
MIKE GERVAIS Well, it’s official. November is here and the holiday season is upon us.
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Coones to be head middle school softball coach
A former member of the MHS Lady Cubs softball team is returning home to coach middle school softball. Maddison Coones, a 2019 graduate of Monett High School, will assume the position of head softball coach at Monett Middle School in Spring of 2024.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
The Pierce City Fire Protection District will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Pierce City Fire Station, 2543 Lawrence 2225. Items to be discussed include financials, station maintenance and the budget. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreNEWS IN BRIEFDonald Lee Selsor
Donald Lee Selsor, age 81, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 4:48 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was… Login to continue reading Login…