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Maryville’s Mike Baumgartner appointed Regional President of SSM Health

SSM Health has announced that Mike Baumgartner, president of SSM Health St. Francis Hospital – Maryville, has been appointed Regional President of SSM Health in Mid-Missouri. He will replace Phil Gustafson, who has been serving as Interim President for the region. Baumgartner assumes the role immediately and will be working with Gustafson over the next several

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Hopkins starts new water, sewer rates with January billing

During a quiet meeting on January 7 of the Hopkins City Council, Mayor Kelly Morrison reminded citizens the new water and sewer rates are reflected on the January billing statement. Also, a reminder about the 2019 city dog tags was put on the billing statement. All residents with dogs are required to register each animal

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MoDOT urges caution with winter weather expected this weekend

A statewide winter storm and playoff football crowds could lead to traffic slowdowns this weekend. The Missouri Department of Transportation urges drivers to use caution as snow is forecast on Friday and road conditions may be slippery at times. If you have to travel, please allow extra time to reach your destination. According to the

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New Pickering property owners visit council meeting

Jerry and Sharon Hopper visited the Pickering City Council meeting on January 7 with questions about the Volner property they have purchased. The Hoppers have begun cleanup on the roughly three city lots they purchased. Plans include removal of the house currently standing and building a new one. City Clerk Milt Sovereign explained the sewer

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Mozingo Advisory Board speaks to RV park plans

On December 17, the Mozingo Advisory Board discussed possible plans for the RV park expansion. Board members present were Dan Billings, Jim Adwell, Floyd Hook, Todd Stagner, Bob Cooper, Sarah Graham, Robert Phillips and Mackenzie Adamson. Michelle Drake was absent. New officers selected were President Michelle Drake and Vice President Bob Cooper. The RV park

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Clearmont council posts job

At the December 18 Clearmont City Council meeting, the leaders decided to open a city maintenance worker position and speak to several city issues. The water and sewer report was presented by Kristy Snodderley. She noted the water usage was 265,300 gallons. Community Services contacted her about a delinquent water bill and reported that organization

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MoDOT reminds motorists to stay alert

After the events of the past week, it’s safe to say winter is moving in. For the Missouri Department of Transportation, that means most major construction projects have finished or been put on hold until the weather warms up and our maintenance crews may be pulled away from their planned road projects for inclement weather.

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City of Maryville extends yard waste burning period

The City of Maryville’s fall yard waste burning period of October 24 to November 6 has been extended by the city council. Due to recent rain and snow, the burn period has been extended through December 18. Materials permitted to be burned include leaves, small twigs and grass clippings, which can be burned from dawn until

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Barnard man sentenced in child molestation, sexual abuse case

A Barnard man will serve time in the Missouri Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to child molestation and sexual abuse charges. Roger W. Westcott, 60, pleaded guilty on November 5 before Judge Roger Prokes in the 4th Circuit Court in Nodaway County. He will serve two years in the DOC on two charges, Class

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