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LINN   — Linn R-2 Athletic Director Chris Minnix sought input from board members at Thursday’s meeting regarding a portion of this year’s handbook. “I really tried …
CHAMOIS — Chamois reported a 52% water loss for the month of August, and while most of the board attributed this to the water project, there have also been several reported water leaks. …
FREEBURG — On Sept. 11, Freeburg trustees denied a request by resident Leona Weider to cut down several trees contiguous with the village’s property line. Weider, who lives on Old …
Commission News

OAD annexation on August ballot, voting now under way

OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County Commissioners took an unusual step, meeting an hour early Tuesday, June 27. The purpose of convening was to officially approve a ballot measure providing for …

Fatima, PWSD see levy issues pass, voters approve county marijuana sales tax

OSAGE COUNTY   —   Proposition Fatima Schools was successful this time around, passing by a 725-574 margin to give the district a levy to construct a new building. Voter turnout was …

Pentecostal Bridge issue will be resolved in court

WESTPHALIA — Osage County Presiding Commissioner Darryl Griffin and Wester District Commissioner Larry Kliethermes told Westphalia aldermen at last week’s meeting about the status of the …

Sports

Fatima VB team wins three straight last week

Fatima varsity had three wins last week, winning all in straight sets. “This was a detrimental week for our team and increased morale and confidence that was much needed,” said Coach …

Fatima 1990-1996 softball teams inducted to Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD   — Fatima softball players and teams from 1990-96 were celebrated for their dominance as they were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame last Wednesday. Led by …

Wildcats sending 6 athletes in 4 events to state track

Linn battled at Saturday’s Class 2 Sectional 1 track meet at New Haven and finished the day with seven athletes headed to state track in four events. “It was a hot sectional meet for …
Sports

Fatima boys advance eight to sectional track

Fatima advanced eight events to sectionals on the boys’ side after last weekend’s Class 3, District 5 track meet. “Overall, all of our athletes had a good day at …

Linn advances as a team to state golf tournament

Linn golfers have shown resilience and growth this year, and while Coach Ryan Rost said finishing second at the Class 1, District 1 tournament wasn’t exactly the plan, he’s pleased. …

Lady Cats third at conference track

Linn’s girls track team finished third at Thursday’s conference meet at New Bloomfield. “The conference meet is always a good one for the athletes to compete against those from …
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Numbers of illegal aliens

Dear Editor, I just don’t understand why all Americans aren’t hopping mad at our politicians and administrators, but thanks to indoctrination and ignorance, we remain complacent once …

Slowing, Stopping, & Reversing China’s Creeping Threat

Nothing the Chinese Communist Party does is a coincidence or an accident. It has carried out strategic moves to bolster its competitive advantages, build an elite military, and increase its influence …

Added responsibilities

While state legislators were in Jefferson City for the annual veto session on Sept. 13, Missouri Speaker of the House Dean Plocher appointed me as Trustee to the Missouri Humanities Council Trust …