Mental Health Awareness Month

Suicide rate is higher in rural areas

For many, the peace and quiet of country living is the American dream. But that dream can turn into a nightmare for those who become isolated and disconnected from their communities, says University of Missouri Extension safety and health specialist Karen Funkenbusch. May is Mental Health Month. It is a good time to talk with […]

Laredo R-7 School

Six graduate from 8th grade at Laredo

Six students received a diploma at Laredo R-7 School District’s eighth-grade graduation Monday night. Superintendent Misty Foster says student Hannah Bowe was named Valedictorian, and Chandler Lynch was named Salutatorian. Rebecca Urich received the Citizenship Award. Fifth through eighth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher Melissa Williams spoke to the graduates. Foster reports […]

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Grand River Audubon Society to meet Wednesday

The next Grand River Audubon Society meeting will be Wednesday, May 9th, at the Litton AgriScience Center near Chillicothe. Social time is at 6:30 followed at 7 by the program presented by Charlie Windels,”Biking Australia.”  Charlie accompanied a motorcycle group through Australia. The public is welcome and refreshments will be served.

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Trenton Rotary Club hears presentations from committees

The Trenton Rotary Club heard from three committees at its meeting Thursday. The Group Study Exchange Committee talked about the Group Study Exchange team from Argentina and Paraguay who the Rotary Club will host in Trenton April 25th through 28th. The exchange team’s visit will include trips to Jamesport, the Black Silo Winery, North Central […]

Dunn Ranch Prairie

“Prairie Days” activities planned for Harrison County’s Dunn Ranch, final weekend of June

Northwest Missouri’s grassland heritage will be celebrated at Prairie Days June 24-25 at Dunn Ranch in Harrison County. Bison, butterflies, birds and native plants that support them will be on display. Experts will interpret prairie ecology at a free event sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), The Nature Conservancy, and the Missouri Prairie […]