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IN HIS HANDS

“Michelle’s daddy can lift a house!” My five-year-old daughter cried giant tears. She wiped her nose with a dirty fist and glared at the back door as it slammed shut…

Lifestyle

March 2026 Library Staff Book Review

Reviewed by Kasi WelbornCirculation AssistantMexico-Audrain County Library (Headquarters)‘Deer Run Home’ by Ann Clare LeZotte Effie is deaf. She speaks a different language than her entire family. She goes through her…

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ACHD celebrates 65 years of public health In Audrain County

April saw the Audrain County Health Department mark 65 years of public health service in Audrain County as an official entity, and 15 years as a stand-alone, local governmental agency supported by the taxpayers of Audrain County.ACHD began its service as a public health entity in 1961 after years of unofficial public health services being…

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Unearth a Story—Summer programs at the Farber Library have started

On June 6, 2026, the Farber Branch had a great kickoff where children painted white stars to put in patriotic-themed flower pots set out around Farber in recognition of the U.S’ 250th birthday. The children also decorated the Farber Library’s front steps with their chalk art and enjoyed dinosaur cookies. Remember to stop by your…

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Van-Far Indians celebrate spring sports success at annual awards ceremony

By Brandie GayThe Van-Far R-I School District honored the achievements of its student-athletes during the annual Spring Sports Awards Ceremony, recognizing standout performances in baseball, golf, and track and field. Coaches praised not only athletic excellence but also academic success and dedication throughout the season.Baseball: Gaston Leads Award Winners for IndiansHead baseball coach Cameron Huff…

Opinion

IN HIS HANDS

“Michelle’s daddy can lift a house!” My five-year-old daughter cried giant tears. She wiped her nose with a dirty fist and glared at the back door as it slammed shut behind her. “Michelle says her…

Lifestyle

March 2026 Library Staff Book Review

Reviewed by Kasi WelbornCirculation AssistantMexico-Audrain County Library (Headquarters)‘Deer Run Home’ by Ann Clare LeZotte Effie is deaf. She speaks a different language than her entire family. She goes through her days being stomped at and…