Stories from Thursday, July 18, 2024

Beginning Aug. 1, Dexter residents will see an increase in their sewer bill. It was learned the base rate will increase $2 per month for the next 18 months. The sewer service rate is calculated by charging $1.95 per 1,000 gallons of water consumed on top of the base monthly rate of $7.25...

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s decision to forgo a third term in order to run for governor set off a mad dash of Republicans hoping to replace him. Early entrants included online personality Valentina Gomez, Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller and state Rep. Adam Schwadron. They were eventually joined by longtime GOP strategist Jamie Corley, House Speaker Dean Plocher, state Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman and Judge Mike Carter...