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Osage Bend church honors veterans’ sacrifices

For the fourth year in a row, women with the St. Margaret Church in Osage Bend are decorating the graves of veterans who fought in wars throughout our country’s history.

Utility warns customers of phone scam

Ameren Missouri warns its customers about phone calls from scam artists using intimidation and threat of disconnection to press for payment. Hang up and call Ameren at 800-552-7583.

Blair Oaks’ superintendent injured in Friday night wreck

Blair Oaks School Superintendent James K. (Jim) Jones was listed in fair condition Saturday afternoon at University Hospital in Columbia, where he was flown by helicopter after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 in Moniteau County Friday evening.

Speaker: Community needs to be respectful with mental illness

Joel Slack knows firsthand that something as simple as a reassuring, helping hand can go a long way in the journey to mental health and recovery. Slack spoke in Fulton, urging respect for patients.

Art, essay contest fosters a passion for history

Encouraging the next generation to have an appreciation of historic resources has been the goal of the Historic City of Jefferson (HCJ) Heritage Art and Essay contests for 18 years.

Scout exec: Decision affirms inclusiveness of Scouts

The council representing Boy Scout groups in Central Missouri believes this week’s vote by the National Council of Scouts to allow homosexual boys into Scouting reaffirms their commitment to serving all youths of this country.

Town, parish marks 175th anniversary Sunday

Lovingly restored antique tractors and enthusiastically organized family floats will fill the 70-entry parade in Rich Fountain at 11 a.m. Sunday. A quilt show is set for 1-6 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Claycomb proud of Linn State’s role in international conference

Linn State Technical College President Don Claycomb thinks his staff did an impressive job this week, playing host to an biennial “ThinkBIG Global Conference” sponsored and organized by Caterpillar.

A Memorial Day event — Monticello chorus Rotunda concert

Monticello, the Mid-Missouri men’s chorus, presents a free Memorial Day concert in the Capitol Rotunda called “A Salute to Fallen Heroes and Living Veterans.”

Youth hurt in car-bike collision

An 11-year-old Jefferson City boy was transferred to Children’s Hospital in St. Louis on Friday afternoon, following some treatment at Capital Region Medical Center for head injuries suffered when he rode his bicycle across Route C, into the path of a car.

Capital Region announces $35 million expansion

Capital Region Medical Center (CRMC) announced Friday a $35 million expansion to its main campus at 1125 Madison St.

Koster reaches settlement with defunct medical spa, owner

Skin Rx MedSpa & Laser Center accused of failing to perform purchased services

Attorney General Chris Koster announced Thursday the state reached a settlement with Skin Rx LLC and its owner, Laura Rackers, over accusations the company took money for services it didn’t perform.

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