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Audrain County passes Senior Tax Credit
MEXICO—The Audrain County Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday, which provides a process for residents who are 62 years of age or older on their primary residence to qualify for a tax credit. This is in response to the Missouri legislature passing Senate Bill 190 in 2023 and Senate Bill 756 in 2024.
Abortion returns to Columbia, opening access for mid-Missouri for first time since 2018
COLUMBIA — The doors of the only Planned Parenthood clinic in mid-Missouri opened up on Monday morning just like they have since 1970.
Arthur Center wants to bring more mental health resources to Pike County
D. Brock Lough, chief executive officer for the Arthur Center, said the community health organization was looking to expand and bring more mental health resources to Pike County.
Gardening can protect monarch butterflies
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With spring around the corner, University of Missouri Extension field horticulturist Kelly McGowan urges gardeners to consider how they can help monarch butterflies.
Massive utility legislation expected to boost Missouri power generation — and energy bills
A quip is a witty remark that brings a chuckle. Another kind of CWIP, however, is an extra charge on utility bills that critics say is nothing to laugh about.
The Bluffs Restaurant in Clarksville prepares for busy season
CLARKSVILLE—The Bluffs restaurant located at 16500 MO-79 Eagles Bluff Golf Course, Clarksville, has been serving customers every weekend since opening Oct. 11 last year.
Getting their kicks on Route 66
Gary Sosniecki, a former Missouri publisher, who once owned the Vandalia Leader along with his wife, Helen, made their way to town recently to highlight the Lebanon-Laclede County Route 66 Museum, and the museum’s wall of fame.
Vandalia Area Historical Society turns 20
About 17 citizens interested in the preservation of the history of Vandalia and Farber had their first meeting at the Vandalia Hotel on Jan. 14, 2005. After a few months, attendance at the newly formed Vandalia Area Historical Society grew quickly.
Plan to shift from income tax to sales tax advances to Missouri Senate
A plan to make Missouri dependent on sales tax for general revenue by eliminating the income tax is heading to the state Senate for debate after a party-line committee vote on Wednesday.
Farber: Connect, Celebrate, Community
Farber, MO – The Farber Community Betterment organization is inviting everyone to a special Valentine's dinner on Saturday, February 22, to help raise funds for various community projects. The event will take place at the Farber Community Center, with dinner starting at 5 p.m., and dancing to follow at 7 p.m.