Stories from Saturday, June 6, 2015

A Dexter resident faces numerous charges, one of which is making a terrorist threat, appeared for arraignment on Thursday. Jason L. Teague, 38, of Dexter, was arrested by the Missouri Highway Patrol on Wednesday, May 27, at his residence in Dexter. According to the probable cause affidavit, Missouri Highway Patrol Trooper M. B. Foster made contact with Teague at his residence in Dexter, after receiving information from MoDOT that Teague had made "several threats to employees on social media."...

If you are looking for a great way to get the kids' summer started, Stoddard County Conservation Agent Mark Reed says there's no need to look further. Local volunteers along with support from businesses, the National Wild Turkey Federation and the Missouri Department of Conservation will be holding the Stoddard County JAKES Event on Saturday, June 13...

Through freezing rain and sleet in January and stifling three-digit heat in August, they have stood at attention to honor their own. They are proud. They are resolute. They are committed. Above all, they are loyal patriots -- and their numbers are rapidly dwindling...

A 23-year era will come to an end at the conclusion of 2015 when Janet Coleman will step down as executive director of the local Chamber of Commerce. Coleman recently announced her intended retirement, and the Board of Directors has just begun the process of replacing the veteran Chamber head...