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Progress continues at Latham Memorial Family Park Progress at Latham Memorial Family Park continues in earnest, with elements beginning to be constructed on the property. Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County reports 12th COVID-19 death Moniteau County reported its 12th death of a resident due to COVID-19 on Thursday. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 29 2020 @ 5:05pm

Veteran, California native aims for livestream world record When California native and Marine Corps veteran Justin "Goose" Snodgrass survived his second attempted suicide, he knew there had to be a reason he was still here. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Rural fire district lowers levy increase in second ballot appearance After its last proposed tax levy increase failed to be approved by voters by the slimmest of margins earlier this year, the California Rural Fire Protection District will again appear on the ballot in the upcoming Nov. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County 4-Hers gather for recognition day Moniteau County youth involved in area 4-H chapters began the second half of October with an afternoon of recognition for their efforts over the past year. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

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COVID-19 community testing event coming to California Another free community coronavirus testing event is slated to take place in California next week.The event, facilitated through a partnership between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Missouri National Guard and local health departments, will take place 9 a. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Turkey Barn of Terror to host food drive A local Halloween activity, the Turkey Barn of Terror, is closed this year as a result of an ongoing lawsuit from last season. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

School board discusses COVID-19, bond issue project updates The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met Oct. 21, discussing updates about the district's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bond issue projects and CARES Act money. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Local News

Area schools plot out alternative plans for Veterans Day recognition This year, Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Though the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for local schools to carry out their usual activities honoring the occasion, some still plan to celebrate. by Paula Tredway Published Oct. 28 2020 @ 12:05am

Moniteau County reports 11th COVID-19 death Moniteau County reported its 11th death due to the coronavirus Tuesday, the county's second COVID-19 death this week and sixth in the past month. Published Oct. 27 2020 @ 3:50pm

Education

School board and Health Center meet for COVID-19 Q&A The Moniteau County R-1 School District Board of Education met for a special session last week, during which board members took part in a question and answer session with a representative from the Moniteau County Health Center. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 21 2020 @ 12:05am

High Point switches to virtual learning The High Point R-3 School in Moniteau County switched to temporary virtual learning this week, to remain in effect until Oct. 26 barring any changes in the status of coronavirus contact tracing among students and staff. by Austin Hornbostel Published Oct. 15 2020 @ 3:40pm

Sports

Run-heavy Jefferson City facing pass-heavy Camdenton in first meeting In many cases, this has been a season of firsts for the Jefferson City Jays. The Jays earned their first win under first-year head coach Scott Bailey in Week 4 against Sedalia Smith-Cotton, which was also the team's first victory in the newly formed Central Missouri Activities Conference. Jefferson City also played Capital City and Helias in varsity football competition for the first time. Tonight's opening-round of play in the Class 5 District 4 Tournament will also be the first time Jefferson City and Camdenton have faced each other on the football field. by Jason Strickland Published Oct. 30 2020 @ 2:55am

Helias enters postseason as No. 1 seed in District 6 And then there was one. The Helias Crusaders enter the postseason as the lone remaining undefeated team in Class 4 and are No. 1 in the Missouri Media rankings. The spotlight is on the Crusaders and they are just fine with that. by Tom Rackers Published Oct. 30 2020 @ 2:50am

Turnover battle, line of scrimmage key in Capital City's matchup with Rolla Capital City began its inaugural varsity season with a jamboree Aug. 21 at Rolla against the host Bulldogs, Waynesville and Union. The Cavaliers are hoping their season doesn't end in the same location it started. by Adam Feiner/Special to the News Tribune Published Oct. 30 2020 @ 2:45am

Features

Lincoln University graduate drafted into U.S. Army early in Vietnam War In the fall of 1944, with a number of battles unfolding throughout Europe and the Pacific, Roger Dean Buchta quietly entered the world at a time when the turmoil of World War II consumed newspaper headlines in virtually every corner of the globe. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Oct. 25 2020 @ 11:36pm

Army Reserve Center named for local veteran killed in World War II Our world is marked with buildings named in honor of predecessors who made an enduring impact throughout their lives. Such structures are often of local significance, carrying forth the legacy of the individual for whom they were named. Sadly, time can often whittle away the memory of the contribution and sacrifice that initially inspired such a distinction. by Jeremy P. Amick Published Oct. 18 2020 @ 11:06pm

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