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Boonville Schools obtain safety and security grant
The Boonville R-1 School District is about to get a little more secure thanks to a grant. Assistant Superintendent Fred Smith, Instructional Coach Ellen Tucker, Director of Technology Kevin Carpenter, and Maintenance Director Josh Bird submitted a federal grand to the Department of Justice in June of this year.
B.A.S.S. qualifier tournaments give anglers shot at the big leagues
My buddy Shags should be a tournament bass fisherman. He fishes harder than anyone I know. In his forties, he has the energy of a small child. He’s going to be the first man on the river and likely the last one off. The only problem is Shags loves trout, not bass. Plenty of other anglers, though, pursue bass with a mad passion. Those guys and gals have a huge opportunity ahead of them in 2023.
BTC Bank Announces New Market President & VP at Newly Acquired Merchants & Farmers Bank Fayette Branch
BTC Bank proudly welcomes Travis Schupp as the Market President & VP for our recently acquired Fayette branch. Travis will be responsible for developing new partnerships, overseeing loan practices, and maintaining existing portfolios while also growing that branch’s book of business.
SFCC plans inauguration for sixth president
Sedalia, Missouri – State Fair Community College will hold a public inauguration for the college’s sixth president, Dr. Brent Bates, at 2 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Stauffacher Center for the Fine Arts Theatre on the Sedalia campus. A reception is planned immediately after the ceremony. The community is invited to attend.
Your cool weather guide to electrical and natural gas safety
ST. LOUIS (Oct. 11, 2022) – As summer turns to fall, and we pull out space heaters, clean gutters and hang holiday lights, it is important to recognize potential safety hazards inside and outside our homes. Home electrical fires account for an estimated 51,000 fires each year in the U.S. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Ameren Missouri encourages customers to identify any potentially hazardous electrical or natural gas safety issues at home.
Braby reaches milestone with 40th year of coaching
Tony Braby, coaching at Bunceton High School, reached a milestone on September 28. It was his 40th year of coaching.
LSE 8th Pirates win season finale against Versailles 43-0
The LSE Pirates eighth grade football team put the hammer down on the Versailles Tigers Saturday in the final game of the 2022 season at Gene Reagan Field in Boonville. After a slow start to the season with ties against Eldon and Hallsville, the Pirates came back to win three out of their next four games by beating California, Osage and Versailles.