Franklin County Commission Restricting Comments

Political discourse at Franklin County commission meetings has reached a new low. Comments (0)

WHS Commencement April 18 on Rauch Field

Washington High School will hold its 111th commencement this Friday, May 18, at 7 p.m. on Rauch Field, weather permitting. Comments (0)

Union Boy Becomes Honorary Truck Driver Through Wal-Mart Program

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A Union boy had the ride of a lifetime Saturday when he became an honorary Wal-Mart truck driver. Comments (0)

Softball Team Excluded Due to Pastor's Bisexuality

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ST. LOUIS (AP) — The new pastor at St. John United Church of Christ in the eastern Missouri town of St. Clair doesn't play softball, but members of his church do. Or at least they did until their pastor's sexuality prompted a boycott within their church league. Comments (0)

Pacific Officials Discuss Water Pressure for Sprinklers in City Hall

Officials say the city needs to spend an additional $75,000 on the city hall expansion to provide water pressure for the sprinkler system needed in the building. Comments (0)

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Indonesia Yanks Gaga Gig, Says She'll Corrupt Kids

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Lady Gaga will have to cancel her sold-out show in Indonesia following protests by Islamic hard-liners and conservative lawmakers, who said her sexy clothes and dance moves will corrupt young people. Comments (0)

Bill Randles Says He Can Beat Nixon, Spence in Governor's Race

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With the gubernatorial primary only three months away, Republican Bill Randles is hoping his traditional, conservative views will help him secure his party’s nomination to take on incumbent Democrat Gov. Jay Nixon. Comments (0)