Missourians made their voices heard in the Nov. 3 general election, striking down a near total ban on abortion and a redrawn congressional map that some argued was gerrymandered.
The Monett Rural Fire District and supporting agencies battled a farm fire in rural Monett on Oct. 24 that destroyed a barn, farm equipment, and approximately 200 bales of hay.
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The mid-term general election is next week for Missourians as residents will be asked to consider multiple amendments to the constitution and one proposition on Nov. 3.
The transfer of ownership of the Pierce City North Park, where the ball fields are located, advanced over the past month, coinciding with a proposal to build a major private sports complex near the public school campus.
Apple Butter Makin Days has come and left once again in Mt. Vernon. This year’s annual festival marked the 60th anniversary of the three-day affair as nearly 100,000 packed the square despite unseasonal heat.
The Mt. Vernon Police Department added an officer at the board of aldermen meeting on Oct. 13. The news comes after the city hired a new assistant chief of police in a closed session meeting on Oct. 5.
Above, members of the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club pose for a photo with fellow Rotarians hailing from the country of Chile. The South American Rotarians made their way to the area via an exchange program dubbed District to District. As part of the program, Mt.
S & L Donuts is coming to Mt. Vernon, as small signage has already gone up in front of the bakery’s future home, the former Red Barn Cafe at 107 W. Mt. Vernon Boulevard.
