Karen Cypret, Kim Rudy, and Mary Thurman recently attended VFW Auxiliary training in Jefferson City to prepare for their upcoming year that will start on June 15. Cypret was appointed as ...

Ozarks Food Harvest will lose an estimated $3 million worth of food this year due to USDA cuts. USDA confirmed on March 28 that $500 million in The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) food ...

During the regular Verona Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, April 15, the school district officially welcomed two newly elected board members — Matt Freiburger and Paula Baker. Both ...

I gave a brief introduction to flash-memoir writing; recording an important or fun moment of your life that you would like to preserve for your loved ones. Flash memoirs are ...

April is upon us and the weather has been pleasant! Dr. Ben Yocom It’s a hectic time in the school business – as preparations are being made for next year, the upcoming Summer School and a ...

Shannon Walker, executive director of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, invites the community to the Chamber’s annual banquet. “Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of ...

The Bacon Agency recently joined the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. They offer assistance with Medicare, ACA/Marketplace insurance, final expense insurance, and life insurance. (L-r) Tiffany ...

A Lawrence County bridge over Center Creek on Lawrence 1030 has been closed and won’t reopen until repairs — or replacement — can be completed. Western Lawrence County Commissioner Chris Prater ...

Shannon Walker presented a $2,000 grant check from the Aurora Area Community Foundation (AACF) to Sandy Rogers this spring. Lawrence County Neighborhood Center will use the grant funds from Aurora ...

April showers bring May flowers.” And, boy, have we had the showers here in southwest Missouri! Kim McCully-Mobley The truth is, we will be wishing for the rain later this summer when the hellish ...

A Missouri Lottery player recently won the second of five $77,777 prizes on a “777 Jackpot” Scratchers ticket he purchased at Casey’s, 505 E. Mount Vernon Blvd., in Mt. Vernon. The first $77,777 ...

I have been researching appetizers for an event that I am helping with in April. One of the food items I have been working with is puff pastry. Pris Reed What a tasty ...