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Linn County Republican Women to meet

A man campaigning to be Sixth District State Representative will be the guest speaker at the next Linn County Republican Women meeting. Social hour will begin at Captain Dan’s Steakhouse in Brookfield on the evening of February 20th at 6:15, and the meeting with Ed Lewis will start at 7 o’clock. Lewis is campaigning to […]

37-year-old Matthew Guilford, of Brookfield, Missouri

“Extremely violent, dangerous felon” arrested after police pursuit through five counties

A man Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox called an “extremely violent” and “dangerous felon” was taken into custody Tuesday following a multi-county pursuit of a pickup truck. The man was wanted by Linn County and federal authorities, and several other law enforcement agencies were involved in the pursuit. Information obtained by authorities indicated that the […]

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Fundraiser set for Camp Rainbow later this month

A fundraiser is coming up later in the month to benefit the Camp Rainbow organization. Their annual chili, soup, and cinnamon roll fundraiser has been scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge. Serving is from 11 to \2 o’clock.  Free-will donation will be accepted. Carry out meals also will be accommodated. Some […]

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Newtown-Harris Board of Education accepts resignation

The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved policies and accepted retirements and a resignation Monday evening. The policies involved officially establishing the school start date as no earlier than 14 days before labor day, approving participation in the National Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and adding CBD products to the list of items not allowed on […]

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Eagleville woman arrested on probation violation

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of an Eagleville woman on Monday on a technical probation violation involving special conditions. Twenty-two-year-old Madison Lewis’s original charge was the possession of a controlled substance except for 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid. Bond is $10,000, 10% allowed, and she is scheduled for […]

Heart Health

Rissler Elementary School to host Kids Heart Challenge

The physical education program at S. M. Rissler Elementary School of Trenton will host its annual Kids Heart Challenge to raise money for the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association funds heart and stroke research as well as community and educational programs for youth. Students will accept cash and check donations from Friday, February […]