Stories from Thursday, August 9, 2012

Republican candidates for the Missouri House of Representatives 151st District seat weren't counting on arguments following the election. But with only eight votes giving Dennis Fowler the win Tuesday, his opponent, Bob Thrower, is asking some questions...

This Great Egret was spotted recently on Cypress Lake at Otter Slough as it captured a snack from the shallow waters. Also called the Great White Egret, the birds can stand as high as 3.3 feet, with a wingspan of up to 67 inches. They can be distinguished from other white egrets by their yellow bill and black legs and feet. Male and female birds are identical in appearance. The birds are plentiful at the slough, located southwest of dexter...

"Service Above Self" is the motto of the Rotary Club. That motto is punctuated with, "He Profits Most Who Serves Best." This year, the organization marks its 107th birthday. For 63 of those years, Dexter has been a significant element in their history of service to the community...

BENTON -- When he first heard that he was moving into the Kelly High School school district, junior Josh Roberts was not happy to learn that football was not provided. Fortunately for Roberts, and 42 other Kelly students, the Hawks can now play football...

By NOREEN HYSLOP Managing Editor The primary elections ended at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 -- but the drama surrounding the race for State Representative in the 151st District continues to build. When the votes were tallied in Stoddard County Tuesday night, Dexter native Bob Thrower came out 87 votes ahead of his Advance counterpart, Dennis Fowler. ...