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Shopping local helps build our community

In decades of “self-help” to “do it yourself” culture, society tells us we should be able to make it on our own. The world celebrates independence, but God has a…

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Frank Barker

Louisiana family seeks help in finding their dad

Silver alert goes out for Frank Barker By Stan Schwartz The last time anyone saw 77-year-old Frank Barker was Saturday morning at 7 a.m. when he went out for one of his walks through Louisiana. His oldest daughter, Althea Barker, said Frank suffers from dementia and he may not know where he is. The last…

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NECAC welcomes Ameren funding

The Northeast Community Action Corp. said it is applauding Ameren Missouri for a $4 million donation that will help qualifying disadvantaged people pay their utility bills.

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Bobcats fall to Panthers in second game of the season

The Bobcats faced a harsh lesson this evening when they suffered their first loss of the season to the Palmyra Panthers in an away game. The lopsided final score, 50 – 18, showed that the team had a lot to work on in the coming week as they prepare for their contest against Wright City.…

Opinion

Shopping local helps build our community

In decades of “self-help” to “do it yourself” culture, society tells us we should be able to make it on our own. The world celebrates independence, but God has a different story, which is, we…

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