January 2024
Kadence Harris Memorial Toy Drive
Students at Scott Regional Technology Center came together in a display of community spirit, achieving great success with the Kadence Harris Memorial Toy Drive. This event, organized in memory of SRTC’s former student, Kadence Harris, brought joy to numerous children, highlighting the profound impact of unity and compassion.
Read MoreKadence Harris Memorial Toy DriveCampbell charged with attempted rape, other crimes
A Mt. Vernon police officer was charged with multiple crimes after he was accused of attacking and later stalking a woman. Allen Campbell, 35, is facing one count of first degree attempted rape, second degree kidnapping, second degree harassment and second degree stalking.
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Multiple issues associated with roundabout
Dear Editor, Like most things in life, the proposed roundabout at Hwy 37 and Broadway is a multi-faceted issue. First and foremost, is the potential use of eminent domain to subsume a local businessman’s property, which, as related in the city council meeting on 20 Dec., has been in continuous operation through three generations for 75 years.
Read MoreMultiple issues associated with roundaboutHusband’s change of heart wasn’t so sudden after all
DEAR ABBY: Three months ago, my husband of 30 years came home from work, told me he wasn’t happy anymore and said he wanted a divorce. He announced he was moving in with his brother until he could find a place.
Read MoreHusband’s change of heart wasn’t so sudden after allManaging expectations
In recent weeks this page has been graced with a number of letters from community members expressing their opinions on the proposed roundabout that is scheduled to be built next year as part of a much larger rehabilitation project on Central Avenue in Monett.
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