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State Tech approves tuition increase of $5.75 per credit hour
State Technical College Board of Regents at their June 26 meeting approved tuition rates for the fall semester at the maximum available to the school. As a result, students next fall will see an … more
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Long alarmed at recent spike in positive cases
Osage County Health Department Administrator Susan Long is alarmed at the recent spike in positive test results, with six new cases in the last 10 days, bringing the total to 13, with seven … more
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Brandt says fair’s success depends on personal responsibility
Despite concerns about COVID-19, the Linn Lions Club Osage County Fair Chairman Alfred Brandt said he hopes everyone will take personal responsibility. “Some people won’t feel … more
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Linn Lions induct new president
During Officer Inauguration June 23, the Linn Lions inducted Lion Clell Baker to the presidency, replacing Lion Alfred Brandt. Lion Baker has been a member of the club since July 1991 and looks … more
Family Worship Center holds Freedom Day Celebration
The First Assembly of God Church of Linn, also known as the Family Worship Center, hosted its annual Freedom Day Celebration Friday, July 3. Hot dogs from the grill, soda, cookies, and other … more
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Classic Buildings employees work on the ground floor during the second week of the project, which began June 8, and should be finished this fall.
Brinkmann building youth center near Hope
Karen Brinkmann has long considered the need for a community family event and youth center and has started a project to build the home of Hillbilly holl3r, which will be known as the Wagon Wheel, … more
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Pauline Bescheinen is pictured with the Dresden Plate barn quilt she painted.
Loose Creek ladies create barn quilts
A group of women from Loose Creek are working to make Osage County a little more beautiful.  The four ladies make up the Beautification Committee for the 175th Celebration for the Immaculate … more
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Haslag indicted on federal gun charge
Lyle R. Haslag, 36, Loose Creek, was indicted Wednesday, June 24, and taken into custody Thursday by the Osage County Sheriff’s Office on a federal warrant, and he’s facing a felony … more
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CPT Wieberg saluting Brig. Gen. Levon Cumpton the Missouri National Guard Adjutant General.
Wieberg to lead mission in Kuwait
Freeburg native Capt. Brad Wieberg, commander of Missouri National Guard’s 1139th Military Police Company, will soon be heading for Kuwait, where he and his soldiers will conduct law and order … more
Cattle on the Bar Luk farm owned by Chamois producer Dave Luker wait their turn for a checkup. Luker said inputs such as veterinarian costs and other associated expenses make it tough to earn a profit when the market prices are so low, and he’s very outspoken in his criticism of the beef organizations that he believes should be protecting farmers.
Cattle prices hurting the rural farmer
Ground beef prices have risen at retailers, but little of that increase is making its way back to cattle producers, particularly those in rural settings, according to Dave Luker, of Chamois, who … more
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Osage County Sheriff’s deputy Cpl. Greg Birch
Birch retires from law enforcement, leaves OCSO
Osage County Sheriff’s deputy Cpl. Greg Birch last week retired for a second time. The first time was from the U.S. Army, from a career in which he was an extremely respected leader among … more
Fatima adopts $8.3 million budget, anticipates deficit spending
Fatima R-3 board members at their June 10 meeting adopted a preliminary budget for the 2020-21 school year which anticipates revenues of $8.315 million and expenditures of $8.655 million. That means … more
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Fr. Dan Merz will celebrate his final Mass at St. George Sunday before leaving the Linn and Frankenstein parishes. He has been assigned as pastor of St. Thomas More Newman Center parish in Columbia.
Fr. Merz pleased with spiritual growth at St. George, Frankenstein
After more than five years as pastor at both St. George in Linn and Our Lady Help of Christians parish in Frankenstein, Father Daniel J. Merz has seen a lot of spiritual growth, both in the parishes … more
BY NEAL A. Johnson UD Editor thor65018@yahoo.com Community Christian Church Pastor Jeff Kruger will hold his final services Sunday as he and his family are leaving to serve as pastor at Mount Vernon Christian Church near Springfield. “It was a very hard decision,” said Kruger. “It’s something we’ve been praying about a lot. We love the people here, and the people in this community. But we felt the tug from God to go somewhere else and we started exploring that option.” Kruger applied relatively late for the position, but said Mount Vernon Christian Church is located 30 minutes from his and Laura’s parents. “We’ll be able to help them as they begin to age, and having the grandchildren close to them was a big deal,” said Kruger. Since becoming pastor of CCC in October of 2012, Kruger said he has enjoyed tending to the needs of his congregation as well as people in the community. ‘”God has blessed this church in the last seven and a half years,” he said. “It’s definitely not me. It’s God who has taken the reins and done some great things.” The church on Hwy. 50 just east of Linn has undergone two remodels, with the old sanctuary changeover to classrooms and nursery completed in 2013, and last summer, the downstairs area was refurbished, along with the addition of new carpeting and tile in the sanctuary and a new digital sign outside. That’s all been paid off through generous donations to the church, Kruger said. “Even through this pandemic, things have still been good,” he added. “We’ve been able to continue our ministry, and I give a lot of credit to our staff. They’ve done a remarkable job.” Youth programs, such as Team Kid, and weekly gatherings, with leadership from Youth Minister Joe Davis, have thrived, except for the recent shutdown due to the COVID-19 virus. One of the biggest goals for Kruger is to see people grow spiritually. “We’ve seen a lot of that here, and we’ve seen God’s hand in helping people change, and that’s very fulfilling,” said Kruger. “If you go into something with an agenda, it’s sometimes hard to complete it, but if you go into with the understanding that God will lead you, then all things are possible.” Community Christian Church has seen tremendous growth over the years, and Kruger said he believes that will continue because of the people who are committed to the ministry. “It’s not just the staff,” he said. “It takes many people volunteering their time to make things happen, and we have a congregation full of great people who do just that.” Leaving this congregation is bittersweet, Kruger added, particularly because of his family. “We’ve doubled the size of our family since we got here,” he said. The Kruger’s eldest daughter, Lisa, will be a senior in 2020-21, and has made strides both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. She has been a member of the track and basketball teams, and recently earned a national officer’s position with FCCLA. JD will be a junior, and has excelled in basketball, as well as the Linn R-2 Community Chess Club, with a strong finish at the 2019 state tournament. Rachael will be an eighth-grader in the coming year, and has played basketball. Katie, 5, is the youngest Kruger, and she will enter kindergarten in the fall. Joining the family through adoption are Matthew, who also will enter kindergarten in the fall, and Kalli, 3, with the adoption becoming final May 4, though the young children joined the Kruger household three years ago. “It’s been a long process, but God has blessed us with them, and it’s been wonderful,” said Kruger. “We’re very excited to see them grow.” Kruger added that he and Laura have enjoyed coaching at Linn R-2. “It’s been phenomenal to work with the kids over the years,” he said. “It’s hard to leave, but I told the congregation when I announced our plans that we have to do what God calls us to do. If I didn’t do that, I wouldn’t be in God’s will, and we definitely feel called to go.” As a non-denominational Christian church, there is no network per se, which means that while churches do meet up at camps and other events, there are no work assignments. “We can apply freely wherever we want,” said Kruger. Mount Vernon Christian Church has a slightly smaller congregation than the Linn church, but Kruger said there is a lot of potential due to its proximity to Joplin and Springfield on I-44. “They’ve got a great outreach program,” said Kruger, noting the church makes and sells apple butter, with proceeds going right back into the community. “They help families in need with these funds.” Kruger will begin his role at Mount Vernon Christian Church a week after leaving Linn, but he will spend the first month or so getting to know the people there, and will not begin offering sermons right away. Laura, meanwhile, has accepted a position with the Exeter school district and will begin teaching there next fall. Community Christian Church is advertising for the next pastor at Linn, but it will take some time. “The elders will take care of how to proceed with the process,” said Kruger. In the meantime, services will continue, and staff will remain the same, with Davis as the youth minister, and Amanda Mueller as the secretary. Connie Stroupe will lead worship.
Kruger family grateful for experience, growth at Community Christian Church
BY NEAL A. Johnson UD Editorthor65018@yahoo.com   Community Christian Church Pastor Jeff Kruger will hold his final services Sunday as he and his family are leaving to serve as pastor … more
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Linn R-2 approves $300 increase to base salary
Linn R-2 board members at their June 15 meeting approved an increase of $300 to the base for teachers, moving it to $32,300 for the 2020-21 school year. Superintendent Dena Smith recommended the … more
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Chamois aldermen to hold make-up election in April 2021
Chamois aldermen last Wednesday voted to postpone the city’s election until next April. The board had the choice to hold a special election in November, but decided against that option... more
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David Carter, Brandon Dodson and Eli Cole head toward family and friends to present roses during Chamois graduation.
Chamois graduates look to the future as they remember the past
Dawson Haslag in welcoming friends and family to Saturday’s graduation at Chamois said that these have been unusual times, and he appreciated their attendance. “For starters I would … more
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Linn High School Counselor Shannon Wolfe encouraged graduates at Sunday’s ceremony to draw strength from the adversities they’ve faced, and use it to build a successful future
Wolfe says Linn graduates are resilient, and will persevere
Linn High School Counselor Shannon Wolfe on Sunday told graduates they have withstood several challenges in the course of their lives, and that will serve them well in the future. “As a … more
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Fatima graduate and R-3 business teacher Andrea Brune on Saturday speaking to graduates.
Brune tells Fatima graduates to use this year as motivation
Fatima business teacher Andrea Brune on Saturday told the class of 2020 to remember this year and use it as motivation to … more
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Villibaldo Calderon, 43, of Kennett
Two men arrested on warrants
A potentially scary situation unfolded Friday morning, but Sheriff Mike Bonham said the arrest of two men on outstanding warrants went relatively smoothly. “We’re not used to having … more
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