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Studies Find Bleak Life Expectancy In Missouri, Crawford County

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:17pm

Recent studies by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) found that life expectancy is declining in Missouri and Crawfo

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Crawford County R-1 To Start Testing For Lead Contamination

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:17pm

The Crawford County R-1 School District on Thursday discussed state legislation to eliminate lead in drinking water.

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Bill Freezes Property Taxes For Seniors

Tue, 06/27/2023 - 9:16pm

A bill awaiting the signature of Gov. Mike Parson would cut Social Security taxes and could freeze property taxes for Missouri’s senior citizens.

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Woman Accused Of Attempting To Burn Down Her Apartment

Tue, 06/20/2023 - 9:59pm

A woman has been charged with arson after she allegedly tried to burn down her apartment complex.

Elizabeth Williams, 69, faces one count of second-degree arson.

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Descendants of Lt. Col. Benjamin Harrison.

The grave marker of Lt. Col. Benjamin Harrison, a Revolutionary War patriot, was placed by the Noah Coleman Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) on Saturday, June 10, in his family cemetery.

All rose and placed hands on hearts as the flags were marched in.

Noah Coleman Vice Regent Viola Huitt welcoming those in attendance.

Descendants of Lt. Col. Benjamin Harrison proudly waved flags in the crowd.

Noah Coleman Vice Regent Viola Huitt, left, speaks and Chalk Bluff Chapter Registrar and descendent Mary Bess Green, right, as she spoke about Lt. Col. Harrison.

MSSDAR Regent Renee Pace placed a wreath beside the grave marker.

Sons of the American Revolution placing flowers by the grave marker.

Staff Sergeant Dustin Felan of the 135th Army Band and St. James School Choir Director played Taps once Lt. Col. Benjamin Harrison's marker was unveiled.

A salute shot with Revolutionary War period muskets was delivered by the Ozark Patriot Chapter.

The Noah Coleman Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) organized the event and placed the grave marker.

The Ozark Patriot Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution served as color guard for the occasion.

All members of various chapters of the NSDAR who were in attendance.

The snack table was open for all in attendance.

Grave Marking Ceremony For Revolutionary War Patriot

Thu, 06/15/2023 - 12:12pm

On Saturday, June 10, a good sized crowd attended the Grave Marking Ceremony of American Revolutionary War Patriot Benjamin Harrison at the Harrison Cemetery in Bourbon.