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For Renee Robinson of Westphalia, finding breast cancer early may have saved her life. Learning to live after reconstruction took considerably longer.
Robinson was diagnosed in April 2021 after …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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10/14/26
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F or seven years, Melinda Aholt kept taking a daily reminder of the breast cancer that changed her life.
Last month, she took the final dose.
“I feel like I have more energy now than I …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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10/14/26
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B efore Rebecca Whithouse began talking about the breast lumps, surgeries and medical appointments that have occupied years of her life, she wanted one point understood.
“I don’t have …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/14/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — A regional coalition working to prevent suicide and substance misuse is taking its efforts into local communities, seeking input from residents about barriers to treatment, gaps in …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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10/14/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — Commissioners accepted an early renewal of the county’s employee health insurance with a 13% rate increase during an Oct. 7 emergency meeting, after the insurance carrier reduced …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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10/14/26
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LINN — The Unterrified Democrat brought home seven awards — including three first-place finishes — in the 2026 Better Newspaper Contest, recognizing the newspaper’s work in photography, …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/7/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners discussed plans for an Oct. 14 ribbon cutting at the new Westphalia Bridge, reviewed easement offers for the CR 522 bridge project, and awarded a …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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10/7/26
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10/6/26
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Linn alumni Mark Maassen (above) was inducted into the Missouri Press Association (MPA) Hall of Fame Friday evening at the MPA 160th convention in Columbia. Maassen grew up reading the Osage …
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10/2/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners want to repair as many storm-damaged roads and crossings as they can with help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and State Emergency Management …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/30/26
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LINN — The Osage County Health Department celebrated the grand opening of its Quick Care clinic on Friday, Sept. 25, with a ribbon cutting, community vendors, and activities outside the department.
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/30/26
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LINN — The ringing of bells marked the 239th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution as members of the Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/23/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — With soybean harvest approaching, Eastern District Commissioner Jeff Peters pressed Osage County officials Sept. 15 for an immediate solution to overhanging tree limbs preventing a …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/23/26
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LINN — Beautiful weather greeted visitors to Taste of Osage County Saturday, Sept. 12, but attendance at the annual festival was light, and volunteers arrived to find Linn City Park had not been …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/16/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners discussed the possibility of a tri-county justice center, the division of human-resources duties, and preparations for the Nov. 3 election during a …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/16/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — Two years after Court-Appointed Special Advocates expanded into Osage County, 11 local volunteers have completed training and worked with 35 children, and CASA of Mideast Missouri …
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By Neal A. Johnson, UD Editor
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9/16/26
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Keynote speaker Elise Luebbering presented on Farm Marketing and Branding in Today’s World to over 200 attendees at the White Mule Winery near Owensville on Sept. 10 at the 11th annual Osage Maries …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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9/16/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — With temperatures expected to remain in the 90s through the weekend, residents are being urged to take precautions to protect themselves and check on neighbors who may be …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/9/26
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OSAGE COUNTY — Resident David Godi questioned commissioners Tuesday about road-maintenance priorities, rough driving conditions, and spending on subdivision roads, prompting an extended discussion …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/9/26
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LINN — Taste of Osage will return Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Linn City Park with 38 listed vendors, live music, and an open mic.
The annual festival brings businesses, …
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By Elise Brochu, Staff Writer
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9/9/26
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