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Fire in the sky: Cooper County style

The Boonville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted fireworks for the community to celebrate Independence Day on Monday, July 4 at the Cooper County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds were teeming with people as cars filled overfilled the parking area. The event was free. DJ Russell Gerling provided musical entertainment before and during the display. (Photo by Laura Wax)

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Lake of the Ozarks offers outdoor opportunities for all

Lake of the Ozarks is one of the best all-around outdoor destinations in the country. Bold statement, I know. But when you consider all there is to do on and around this 54,000 acre reservoir, I don’t know of another destination offering more diversity for outdoor enjoyment. Add in the fact local amenities like restaurants, lodging and entertainment options abound, and you really have something for everyone.

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Roadway deaths down slightly for the first half of 2022

JEFFERSON CITY - Following an especially deadly 2021, Missouri traffic fatalities have dropped 7% compared to this same time last year. Preliminary data shows from Jan. 1 - June 22, 413 people were killed in Missouri traffic crashes, down from 445 in the same period in 2021. The July Fourth holiday weekend marks the halfway mark of summer and the halfway point of the 100 deadliest days of summer, which has historically seen the highest number of traffic fatalities.

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