Stories from Tuesday, January 29, 2013

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Stoddard County Commission discussed options for funding a new bridge on County Road 410 in Castor Township and made two appointments to the county rural Sewer District #1 board of directors. The commission met Monday morning in the Commission Room of the Government Building...

The Dexter Chamber of Commerce recognized the efforts of several local individuals and entities during its annual awards event, this year entitled, "Leadership," Saturday night at the Elks Lodge. Each year the Chamber honors local efforts and accomplishments in the areas of education, industry, organization, business and small business...

CHARLESTON, MO. -- Dexter watched its first half lead quickly evaporate in the third quarter and the Lady Bearcats never recovered in a 55-50 loss to St. Joseph Academy at the Coaches vs. Cancer Shoot-Out Saturday in Charleston. In the battle of two state-ranked teams, St. ...

William "Bill" Dunn, son of the late Harvey and Aureola Baughn Dunn, was born in Elvins, Mo., on Nov. 11, 1930, and died at the Progress West Health Care in O'Fallon, Mo., on Jan. 25, 2013, at the age of 82. Mr. Dunn was a school teacher in the Bernie School District for a short time before moving to the Rockwood School District where he was a principal...

Lula Nichols, daughter of Launce Lot and Harriet Anna McElroy Barker, was born in Shelbyville, Ill. on April 15, 1935, and died at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo., on Jan. 25, 2013, at the age of 77. She had lived most of her life in St. Louis, Mo. She was of the Protestant faith, and was a Past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Kirkwood Chapter 358...