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Monday 03/10/2014
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- Crews Battle Brush Fire in State Forest South of St. Clair
- Updated: March 10, 2014 - 6:11 pm
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Fire department personnel from several area agencies, including St. Clair, battled a massive brush fire in the Little Indian Creek State Forest in southern Franklin County Monday afternoon.
Posted in Saint clair on Monday, March 10, 2014 4:38 pm. Updated: 6:11 pm.
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- Eagle Spotting
- Posted: March 10, 2014
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This photo was captured near Old Highway 100 Monday afternoon, March 10.
Posted in Washington on Monday, March 10, 2014 4:19 pm.
- Crews Are Replacing Highway A Culverts; Lane Closures
- Updated: March 10, 2014 - 11:37 am
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Missouri Department of Transportation crews have begun work to replace culvert pipes on Highway A. Work is under way on Highway A north of Independence Drive.
Posted in Union, County, Washington on Monday, March 10, 2014 11:15 am. Updated: 11:37 am.
- Monday's St. Clair Planning and Zoning Meeting Canceled
- Updated: March 10, 2014 - 9:13 am
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Because of a lack of a quorum, Monday's scheduled St. Clair Planning and Zoning Board meeting has been canceled.
Posted in Saint clair on Monday, March 10, 2014 9:12 am. Updated: 9:13 am.
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- St. Clair Man Sentenced in Child Abuse Case
- Updated: March 10, 2014 - 9:12 am
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A St. Clair man who earlier was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury was sentenced to five years in prison on felony child abuse charges.
Posted in Saint clair on Monday, March 10, 2014 8:57 am. Updated: 9:12 am.
Sunday 03/09/2014
- Seeking Costs for Lakeview Field Improvements
- Posted: March 09, 2014
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The city of Washington will soon begin calculating the costs of upgrading two Lakeview baseball fields.
Posted in Washington on Sunday, March 9, 2014 1:00 pm.
Saturday 03/08/2014
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- MSHSAA Playoffs — Borgia Teams Win; New Haven, Hermann Advance
- Updated: March 09, 2014 - 12:19 am
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It was a happy night for the host school.
Posted in Sports, Pacific, Saint clair, Union, Washington on Saturday, March 8, 2014 10:30 pm. Updated: 12:19 am.
- Property Owner Plans to Build Dog Kennel if Concrete Plant Rejected
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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Before getting an offer to sell his property, Lyndon Stelzer was planning on building a pet kennel.
Posted in County on Saturday, March 8, 2014 7:00 pm.
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- Junior ROTC Uniform Drive Tops $10,000
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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The campaign to raise funds to pay for uniforms for students who enroll in the Naval Junior ROTC program that will begin in the next school year has gone over the $10,000 mark.
Posted in Washington on Saturday, March 8, 2014 7:00 pm.
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- St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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Downtown Washington held its St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 8.
Posted in Washington on Saturday, March 8, 2014 6:57 pm.
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- ECC Vice President of Student Development to Retire in June
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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East Central College trustees Monday night accepted the retirement of Ina “Cookie” Hays, current vice president of student development.
Posted in County on Saturday, March 8, 2014 6:00 pm.
- Prosecutors, Bar Push for New Codes
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Bob Parks is on a team of Missouri prosecutors leading an effort to rewrite the state’s criminal codes.
Posted in Local news, County, Crime on Saturday, March 8, 2014 5:00 pm.
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- East Central Recognizes First Group of Faculty Emeritus
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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East Central College board members approved the first group of retired faculty to receive faculty emeritus designation Monday, March 3.
Posted in County on Saturday, March 8, 2014 4:00 pm.
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- Woman Held in Arkansas Fatality Is on Probation In Franklin County Crash
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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A woman who has been charged in the death of a Wildwood man in a traffic accident in Arkansas last month is on probation in a Franklin County DWI-related crash three years ago.
Posted in Crime on Saturday, March 8, 2014 4:00 pm.
- ECC Board Accepts Bid for Sound Mitigation Project
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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The East Central College board of trustees this week accepted a bid for the installation of an acoustic curtain in the college’s music department.
Posted in Union on Saturday, March 8, 2014 2:32 pm.
- Bend Road Bridge May Reopen Next Week
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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Franklin County officials were originally hoping the Bend Road bridge could reopen around March 1.
Posted in County on Saturday, March 8, 2014 2:27 pm.
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- District Hires New Principals, Makes Changes
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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Several administrative changes are being made in the Washington School District.
Posted in Washington on Saturday, March 8, 2014 2:12 pm.
- Council Approves New Truck Purchase for Parks
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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The Washington Parks Department will soon get a new truck to replace an aging, and increasingly unreliable, pickup.
Posted in Local news, Washington on Saturday, March 8, 2014 2:00 pm.
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- Open House Thursday for Health Department Remodel
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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There will be an open house next Thursday to allow the public to view the Franklin County Health Department’s newly remodeled facility.
Posted in County on Saturday, March 8, 2014 1:00 pm.
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- Severe Weather Strains Franklin County Highway Budget
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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Extreme winter weather has put pressure on Franklin County Highway Department supplies, manpower and equipment.
Posted in County on Saturday, March 8, 2014 12:00 pm.
- Man Killed, Girl Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash
- Updated: March 08, 2014 - 11:07 am
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One person was killed and another seriously injured Friday night in a head-on collision on Highway O in the Robertsville area.
Posted in County, Crime on Saturday, March 8, 2014 10:44 am. Updated: 11:07 am.
- Union Police Department to Require Physical Fitness Test
- Posted: March 08, 2014
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Union police officers may soon have to prove they are physically fit enough to do their jobs.
Posted in Union on Saturday, March 8, 2014 8:00 am.
Friday 03/07/2014
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- St. Patrick's Day Parade Is Saturday
- Updated: March 08, 2014 - 7:09 pm
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Downtown Washington is going green early this year with a St. Patrick’s Day Parade this Saturday at 11 a.m.
Posted in Washington on Friday, March 7, 2014 2:30 pm. Updated: 7:09 pm.
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- WHS Broadcast Adviser to Be Recognized Nationally
- Posted: March 07, 2014
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Michelle Turner, Washington High School broadcast adviser, is poised to receive special recognition by the Journalism Education Association for her work with “Blue Jay Journal TV.”
Posted in Washington on Friday, March 7, 2014 12:00 pm.
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- Snow Removers Low on Salt
- Posted: March 07, 2014
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A winter unlike any seen in recent years has been good news to snow removal companies.
Posted in County, Washington on Friday, March 7, 2014 11:00 am.
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- Hinson Takes Aim at Red Light, Speed Cameras
- Posted: March 07, 2014
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State Rep. Dave Hinson, R-St. Clair, said he would like to see red light cameras outlawed, but instead he is working on a compromise bill that would place restrictions on them.
Posted in County on Friday, March 7, 2014 10:00 am.
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- PHS Graduate Works at Kenya Children’s Center
- Posted: March 07, 2014
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By Pauline Masson
Posted in Pacific on Friday, March 7, 2014 9:00 am.
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- Deputies Board Buses To Snag Lawbreakers
- Posted: March 07, 2014
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Motorists who are tempted to drive around stopped school buses better think twice.
Posted in County on Friday, March 7, 2014 8:00 am.
- Union Life Scout to Build Deck — At Pacific Senior Center
- Posted: March 07, 2014
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Patrons of the Tri-County Community Senior Center will be the recipients of the latest Eagle Scout project in Pacific with a new deck.
Posted in Pacific on Friday, March 7, 2014 6:00 am.
Thursday 03/06/2014
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- Lady Jays Win District Basketball Crown
- Updated: March 07, 2014 - 8:33 am
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It was a night to remember Thursday at Northwest High School.
Posted in Sports, Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 11:15 pm. Updated: 8:33 am.
- ECC Seeking Nominations For Outstanding Alumni
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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The East Central College Foundation/Alumni Office is seeking nominations for the 2014 Alumni of the Year.
Posted in County on Thursday, March 6, 2014 10:00 pm.
- New Water Lines On West Congress in Pacific
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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A 60-year-old water line on West Congress Street that has burst too many times to count is being replaced with a larger, PVC pipe that will deliver a much higher volume of water and be less likely to burst as the ground shifts in changing weather.
Posted in Pacific on Thursday, March 6, 2014 8:00 pm.
- Mayor: Commissions Have Important Voice, Role to Play
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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Following what could have been a chance remark by City Attorney Dan Vogel, Mayor Herb Adams told The Missourian that everyone in city government has something to learn in the interaction between aldermen and the various boards and commissions.
Posted in Pacific on Thursday, March 6, 2014 7:15 pm.
- Adopt-A-Family Program Helped Thousands
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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Cleta Null, organizer of the Adopt-A-Family program, said a final tally shows that community generosity enabled her to provide assistance to 581 families, which included 2,400 children and 125 senior citizens and nursing home patients for Christmas 2013.
Posted in Pacific on Thursday, March 6, 2014 6:00 pm.
- Permits Issued Down Slightly in February
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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A total of 85 permits were issued by Washington’s building department during the month of February, according to a city report.
Posted in Business, Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 5:32 pm.
- Rep. Curtman’s Tax Bill Passes in Missouri House
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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A bill sponsored by State Rep. Paul Curtman, R-Pacific, would adjust tax brackets for inflation to help people keep more money in their pockets, he said.
Posted in County, Pacific on Thursday, March 6, 2014 5:32 pm.
- Light Filing May Be Due to Negativity in County Government, Official Says
- Updated: March 10, 2014 - 10:50 am
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Negativity surrounding Franklin County government may be discouraging some people from running for office in the Aug. 5 primary election, said Collector of Revenue Linda Emmons.
Posted in County on Thursday, March 6, 2014 5:32 pm. Updated: 10:50 am.
- Longtime Parks Secretary Retires
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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Longtime Washington Parks Department secretary Cindy Frankenberg has retired. Her last day on the job was Friday, Feb. 28.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 5:00 pm.
- College Program Earns Accreditation
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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The Health Information Management (HIM) program at East Central College has earned full accreditation.
Posted in County on Thursday, March 6, 2014 4:30 pm.
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- ECC Students Will See Tuition Increase This Fall
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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The East Central College Board of Trustees Monday night approved an increase in tuition and some student fees in the nursing program to be effective this fall semester.
Posted in County on Thursday, March 6, 2014 4:00 pm.
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- District Moves Forward With Digital Initiative
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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The Washington School District’s digital transformation is taking another big step forward with a new partnership with Mooresville Graded School District, a K-12 school district 20 miles outside of Charlotte, N.C.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 3:00 pm.
- District Students Will Now Be in Class Monday After Easter
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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Washington School District students will now be in class the Monday after Easter.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 2:30 pm.
- Officers Make Arrests, Recover Stolen Items
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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Two Pacific police officers were commended at a recent board of aldermen meeting for their swift work in tracking down two suspects and recovering items stolen in a string of overnight car break-ins.
Posted in Pacific on Thursday, March 6, 2014 2:00 pm.
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- City Sets Hearing on Annexation
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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The Washington City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, May 5, on its plan to annex property west, south and east of the current city limits.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 1:00 pm.
- Union School District Improves Attendance Record
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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Union School District officials lauded the district’s building administrators for increasing school attendance this school year.
Posted in Union on Thursday, March 6, 2014 1:00 pm.
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- City to Seek New Auditorium Door Bids
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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A compromise has been reached for installing new doors that could lead to other renovations to Washington’s historic city park auditorium.
Posted in Local news, Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 12:00 pm.
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- Charged With Burglary, Theft
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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A Pacific man is charged with felony burglary after allegedly breaking into the Labadie Market Monday and stealing lottery tickets.
Posted in Local news, County, Crime, Pacific on Thursday, March 6, 2014 11:00 am.
- Local Stores Have Run Out Of Ice Melt
- Posted: March 06, 2014
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There are probably better odds of winning the lottery than finding ice melt available to purchase in Washington.
Posted in Washington on Thursday, March 6, 2014 11:00 am.
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- Bourbon Officer Shoots, Kills Man
- Updated: March 06, 2014 - 10:33 am
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The Missouri Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating the death of a man who was shot by a Bourbon police officer Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit.
Posted in Crime on Thursday, March 6, 2014 10:04 am. Updated: 10:33 am.
