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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.

Middle schoolers take ACT, score well
Three Bowling Green Middle School students got the chance to take the ACT and did well. One scored a 24.

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.

Smoke barbecue place to open in Bowling Green
The last few months have been a bit of a whirlwind for Adam Wacker. The former chef at A Taste of Philly decided to realize one of his dreams and strike out on his own by opening Chef Wack’s Smoke Shack.

Clarksville residents injured in accident on Hwy. D
Two Clarksville residents were injured last Friday, Feb. 28, after their 2021 Chevy Equinox was struck by an unknown vehicle, which according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, caused the vehicle to travel off the road and strike a tree.

Missing Hannibal man's body recovered in Pike County
According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, 23-year-old Nathaniel Mueller’s body was recovered last Friday from a pond in area previously searched in Pike County. Sheriff Stephen Korte said a family member discovered Nathaniel’s body.

Grave witcher uncovers family secrets on 'Swamp Mysteries'
Audrey Jones, a Bowling Green, Mo., resident, takes genealogy seriously. She is the treasurer for the Pike County Genealogical Society and Museum. But digging deep for a family’s historical roots is not her only talent.

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.
BGPD to step up enforcement of UTV registration
During Monday’s Bowling Green alderman meeting, one member of the City Council was concerned about consistent enforcement of UTV registrations inside the city limits.