Stories from Wednesday, February 2, 2022

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — There will be six more weeks of winter, Punxsutawney Phil predicted as he emerged from his burrow Wednesday to perform his Groundhog Day duties. Thousands of people from around the nation and other countries gathered at Gobbler's Knob as members of Punxsutawney Phil's "inner circle" summoned him from his tree stump at dawn to learn if he had seen his shadow, a message they said Phil communicated in "groundhogese." After Phil's prediction was announced, the crowd repeatedly chanted "six more weeks!". ...

BLOOMFIELD — Dexter businessman Greg Mathis announced at Monday’s Stoddard County Commission meeting that he will run for presiding commissioner in 2022. Mathis held the position for four terms from 2003-2018. Incumbent Danny Talkington has chosen not to seek re-election...

f Malden, was booked at the Dexter City Jail on an other agency warrant. • Jimmy Loflin, 39 of Bertrand, was booked at the Dexter City Jail on the charges of display plates of another, driving while suspended or revoked second or more offense and financial responsibility required...

Stoddard County Warranty Deeds County Recorder Kay Asbell Jan. 17-21, 2022 • Jimmie Dale Moore Jr. and Rhonda K. Moore to J&R Home Rentals. Keaton Annex Dexter Lot 49. Cooper Downs Addition Dexter Block 5 Lots 8-9. Ridgetop Acres Replat Lot 17. Cooper Downs Addition Dexter Block 6 Lot 13...