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The Farmington Police Department announced Friday that it conducted an investigation into what it described as “a sophisticated identity-theft ring that began in Largo, Florida, was perpetrated in Farmington, and ended in Clarksburg Maryland.” The investigation led to the arrest of at least one person and the arrest of additional suspects connected with the ring…

100 years – Aug. 2, 1923 Finishing the state highway running west, being built by the Gilloiz Construction Co., is temporarily halted through the failure of the federal government engineers to approve the disintegrated granite as a surfacing material. The federal authorities have not disapproved of it, but they have either refused or neglected to…

The Department of Justice recently charged a Chinese spy for attempted espionage. But his target wasn’t a military institution or government agency — it was General Electric. The spy had hidden confidential files, involving technology worth millions of dollars, in the codes of digital photographs and sent them back to a co-conspirator in China. This…

The North St. Francois County R-1 School District recently issued the steps parents and guardians must take to enroll students for classes in the fall. The 2023-24 school year begins Aug. 21. The administrative office shared the following: Early childhood registration Contact the district registrar at 573-431-3300, Option 1, Option 5 to register for the…

It’s almost time for area districts to welcome students to the brand-new 2023-2024 school year. West County’s district-wide open house takes place at each building on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6-8 p.m. The first day of student attendance at West County for the 2023-2024 academic year is Wednesday, Aug. 23. School supply lists for elementary…

I recently had to renew my driver’s license. My only two concerns were the wait at the license office and the vision check. I was lucky with the wait. I was the only one there. The vision check went fine also, but it made me realize my eyes were not as good as they were…

A new boat dock has been placed at the Council Bluff Lake Recreation Area, located in Iron County, of the Mark Twain National Forest. The site, referred to as Wild Boar Hollow, is a popular location for launching fishing boats onto Council Bluff Lake. Just a short drive or walk from the beach and campground,…

July 17, 2023, the Madison County Commission met pursuant to adjournment on July 10, 2023. Presiding Commissioner Jason Green, First District Commissioner Tom Stephens and Second District Commissioner Larry Kemp attended the meeting. County Clerk Don Firebaugh recorded the proceedings. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Commissioner Green called the meeting to order. The following business…

In 1965, The Mamas & the Papas sang the words, “I’d be safe and warm/If I was in L.A.,” as part of their hit song “California Dreamin’.” Decades later, if the dreams of California leaders come true, millions will be hungry and hot – or cold – as a result of their policy schemes.   …

If you don’t see it at your local branch, ask your librarian to order it for you (or you can go to our online catalogue and place a hold on the item yourself).  Remember, a library card is free. Fiction  Burke, James Lee. Flags on the Bayou Burns, Valerie. Murder Is a Piece of Cake…