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Reflecting on coverage of president’s response to tragedy
If you have been watching the news or following your Social Media news feed, you have likely been bombarded by the coverage on the awful tragedy that took place on Saturday in Charlottesville, Va. During one of the self-described largest white supremacist events in recent U.S. history, a...
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Top administrators shouldn’t use aliases for emails
Aliases in publications have been used for hundreds of years by writers... Read more of this story
Editorials to become regular feature again
After having several folks express their appreciation for my editorials in this... Read more of this story
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Confederate monument removed in St. Louis
Another Confederate monument in our country came down this past week as city government in St. Louis made the push for its removal. The
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My little girl has turned 4
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Time to say “Thank You”
This past month has been an Read more
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A special time for Van-Far sports
I want to publicly congratulate the Read more
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Entertainment
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Farber Fun Fest kicks off on Friday, Aug. 4
submitted story Farber Fun Fest has lots to offer this year! The theme this year is “SAFETY!” Starting on Friday night, August 4, there
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Official schedule released for Martinsburg Picnic
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Middletown’s set to celebrate 125th Reunion
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Audrain County 4-H Fair
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Sports
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Van-Far/Community R-VI football hosts home opener Friday
Van-Far/Community R-VI head coach Kevin Baldwin will be seeking career win No. 100 this Friday night when his Indians football team takes on MMA
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Indians take part in Jamboree
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Van-Far cheerleaders win Class 1 Large Regional title
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Kohl inspires hope in fundraising efforts
Kylie Kohl, age 9, displayed her Read more
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Education
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School retirees meet
The Audrain County Area Public School Retirees met August 2 at POET Biorefining in Laddonia. President Janice Douglas thanked the social committee, consisting of
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Voters heading to polls on Proposition A
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Van-Far votes to change phone system
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Nelson earns spot on Dean’s List
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Lifestyles
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Happy to be home
Three weeks after being hit by a car, a beautiful red tail hawk made a full recovery and was released back into nature this
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History Book unveiling at Martinsburg Picnic
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Remley family reflection
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Dairy Queen raises money for Children’s Miracle Network
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News
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Harbit found guilty in rape of a young girl
Ralph Eugene Harbit, age 62, of Mexico, Mo., was found guilty of Rape and Child Molestation after a jury trial in Audrain County on
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Increase passed for city’s tax levy
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NTSB rules that pilot did not have flight plan in fatal crash
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Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft visits Mexico
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft Read more
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