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USDA announces investments to support infrastructure and other essential services for rural Missourians

USDA Rural Development State Director Jeff Case announced today that the USDA is investing over $734,000 in eight (8) projects that will build community infrastructure and provide essential services for over 57,000 rural Missourians. “The commitment to improving infrastructure and essential services throughout rural America is a priority of this administration,” said Case.  “USDA is […]

Audio: Today is Columbus Day

Today (Monday) is Columbus Day, which is a federal, state and county holiday. Brian Hauswirth with Missourinet has the story.     The holiday celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americans in 1492. Most federal, Missouri and county offices are closed today, except emergency services such as the Missouri State Highway Patrol, […]

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Livingston County deputies complete patrol academy course

Two deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office passed a Missouri State Highway Patrol Academy course on Emergency Vehicle Operations last week. Sheriff Steve Cox reports the five-day course Martin Minnis and Jordan Williams attended provides information on the operations and safety of a motor vehicle and patrol vehicle under different conditions and circumstances. The […]

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Highway patrol arrests Unionville man

The Highway Patrol reports the arrest of a Unionville man in Putnam County Saturday on several allegations. The Patrol accused 31-year-old Dillon Pittman of driving while intoxicated, no insurance, careless and imprudent driving, and no valid license. Pittman was transported to the Putnam County Jail and released.

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Two injured in Highway 136 crash in Putnam County

A Highway 136 accident in eastern Putnam County Thursday afternoon injured two residents of Livonia. The highway patrol reports 77-year-old Paul Bradshaw and 66-year-old Karen Bradshaw were taken by private auto to Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis with minor injuries. The pickup driven by Paul Bradshaw was westbound when it traveled off the north […]