Stories from Tuesday, October 30, 2012

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Stoddard County Commission voted to continue the insurance policy for county employees through Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield with no changes in the policy at its regular meeting Monday. The commission did not decide whether to change the deductible or consider having employees pay a part of the premium. ...

Al Banken (Democrat) Biographical Information My name is Al Banken, and I have lived in Dexter and Stoddard County for 68 years. I am a graduate of Dexter High School, and I've worked since the seventh grade. I've been married to my wife, Betty Banken, for 57 years, and we have three sons...

SoutheastHEALTH continues to expand its regional presence with the acquisition of the leasehold interest in Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter from Dexter Hospital, LLC. The transaction is subject to due diligence and is expected to close by Dec. 31, 2012. Dexter Hospital, LLC, will manage the 50-bed acute care hospital for SoutheastHEALTH during a transition period ending June 30, 2013. SunLink Health Systems, Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is the parent corporation of Dexter Hospital...

LESTERVILLE, Mo. -- The Advance volleyball team did what it has done so often this season in its Class 1 quarterfinal against Bernie. The Hornets staged one of the comebacks that became a signature of their season by winning eight of nine points late in Game 2...

The Dexter middle school girls hosted the visiting Lady Mules and earned a split on the night, winning the 7th grade game, 26-8, while dropping the 8th grade contest, 32-26.