Jane Dube
Jane Dube, age 69, of Exeter, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
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January 2024
Eddie Ray “Big Ed” Gibson, Sr.
Eddie Ray “Big Ed” Gibson Sr., age 76, of Eagle Rock, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Cassville.
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North Park turf project
The Monett R-1 Board of Education voted during their meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 to include improvements to the softball field in the district’s North Park Turf Project.
Read MoreNorth Park turf projectSales taxes generally level in January
Sales tax revenues to bi-county cities and county governments held more or less steady in January, compared to a year ago, while some declines appear to come from funds that formerly went into sales taxes end up in use tax collections. Monett’s two sales taxes have been consistently lower since the city’s use tax kicked in last June, except for one month, strongly suggesting that Monett’s retailers accepting online orders have substituted use tax for regular sales tax.
Read MoreSales taxes generally level in JanuaryEFCO announces move
EFCO announced last week that it will be moving out of its U.S. Highway 60 facility and consolidating its operation at its headquarters located on County Road.
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Newfound freedom sparks concern from young adult
DEAR ABBY: I grew up with very strict parents. They used money to control me, even after I graduated from college and grad school. I’m happy to report that I recently landed my dream job. I have achieved financial freedom and, at last, I’m independent.
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Parting words
Working at a newspaper is no easy job. Over the years, I have conducted many interviews with prospective reporters who imagined a life of ease, sitting behind a desk in a climate- controlled office, tap, tap tapping away at a keyboard from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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