The Missouri State Parks has issued an advisory to not use a specific brand of total solar eclipse glasses and viewers sold at state parks and historic sites. Director Ben Ellis says the glasses and viewers sold under the name PMS Promo Mart cannot be verified to meet the ISO and CE certification to safely […]
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August 21 eclipse to bring concerns to local area
A total solar eclipse will cross the country and the state August 21 and Grundy County Emergency Management Director Glen Briggs shares that one of the biggest concerns is traffic coming to and from eclipse viewing sites in Chillicothe, Marshall, and Saint Joseph. He says there is expected to be between 25,000 and 40,000 cars […]
Grand Oaks Camp near Chillicothe to hold retreat
Grand Oaks Camp Northwest of Chillicothe holds what it’s calling the “Wonders of Creation Solar Eclipse Family Retreat” August 20 and 21. Organizers say the event includes swimming, paddle boating, hiking, and other family activities plus learning opportunities in connection with the total solar eclipse August 21st. A worship celebration will be held the evening […]