Stories from Wednesday, August 7, 2024

In a survey on loneliness that appeared in the Jan. 31, 2020, Minneapolis Post, Susan Perry reported how 61% of Americans admit to being lonely at least part of the time. Among cities that report on the loneliness of their citizens, London, England, is at the very top...

Friday, Aug. 9 Farmers Market The Puxico Farmers Market is open from 4-6 p.m. Fridays. Back to School Bash Celebrate the end of summer at the Cricket Wireless office. Waived activation fees for law enforcement, emergency personnel, teachers and school staff — must have ID. Enter for the fully loaded backpack giveaway in stores. Event begins at 10 a.m...

Fredrick Jerald Johnson, 51, of Memphis, was arrested on an out of county warrant. Bond was $500.00 Cash-only. _ Dustin J. Wilson, 25, of Parma was arrested on a Stoddard County warrant for probation violation-possession of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid of 11-35 grams. He was booked in Stoddard County jail without bond...

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.” — Revelation 1:3 In the last article, I touched on the book of Revelation and introduced the main viewpoints on eschatology (doctrine of last things) in the Christian church as they relate to the “millennium” of Revelation 20.  Though the entire Bible directs us in eschatology, the book of Revelation gets the most attention in this regard because of its apocalyptic content. . ...

Family/Domestic Cases Filed • Tiffiny D. Grissom vs. Dustin E. Grissom – CC Dissolution of Marriage W/O Children • Jessica M. Hendry vs. Randy J. Frye, et al – CC Habeas Corpus - Domestic • Nathaniel Gordon vs. Tiffany M. Binkard-Gordon – CC Motion to Modify...

Criminal Cases Filed • St. vs. Brandon M. Feipel - Driving While Revoked/Suspended - 1st Offense • St. vs. Darrin Joseph Flanery - Operated A Motor Vehicle In A Careless And Imprudent Manner, Involving An Acc • St. vs. Dantyris S. Moore – Four (4) Counts of Receiving Stolen Property...

Traffic/ Municipal Cases Filed • Dexter vs. Comfort A. Adeyeye - Speeding (26-30 Mph Over) • Bernie vs. Justin Joe Aaron Humphries - Failed To Register Vehicle; Operated Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility • Bernie vs. Nathan Allan Ballard - Failed To Register Vehicle; Operated Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility...

BLOOMFIELD — In the city park, fun times were had by all during the Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce BBQ Bash hosted by Cafe Ghost on Friday. An inflatable bouncy house and water slide were on site for enjoyment at this community event. Free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and cold drinks were served at 5:30 p.m. The lawn games of ladder ball and corn hole were played...

BLOOMFIELD — The Stoddard County Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to release American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the broadband infrastructure project in Puxico. The commission released $109,733.12 from ARPA funds to support Semo Electric’s broadband infrastructure expansion and deployment...

BLOOMFIELD — After serving 12 years as judge for Missouri’s 35th Circuit, Rob Mayer found himself facing an opponent in the August primary. But the results of that primary have left no doubt as to the confidence residents in Stoddard and Dunklin counties have in him...

BLOOMFIELD — The stakes were high in Missouri’s primary election on Tuesday. The 30.66% voter turnout in Stoddard County was average. Stoddard County voters decided on which candidates got the spot on the November ballot and also weighed in on key local races...