By Emily Harrelson | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Based on the service Darin Powell has provided for the Bowling Green R-1 School District for the past nine months, it came as no surprise last Wednesday night when the school board voted unanimously to offer him the post as school superintendent for the 2012-2013 school year. The board made the decision during the executive session called last week. Powell, who has served as interim superintendent since April of 2011
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By Emily Harrelson | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 4:51 pm
With 38 years of experience as a Missouri attorney, Gary Grunick sees his candidacy for Circuit Judge of the 45th Circuit Court, covering both Lincoln and Pike Counties, as an opportunity to use his leadership and experience to help the people and the Judicial Court System as we face the challenges of the fastest growing case load in the state. Seeing both sides of the courtroom, Grunick has tried
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By Emily Harrelson | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 4:59 pm
By Alison Wootten Lady Cats down Mark Twain The 69th annual Palmyra High School Tournament began on Tuesday, Jan. 17 with an immense win for the third seed Lady Cats against the sixth seed Mark Twain Tigers. Junior Caitlin McClain started both offensively and defensively with an impressive double-double. Her 21 points came from a strong 10 of 13 shooting from the field. McClain also controlled the boards grabbing
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By Emily Harrelson | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Whether the going was tough or tranquil, Ann Ellison always rolled up her sleeves and made sure the job got done right. She could be the soft-spoken leader who suggested a sensible solution or the reluctant referee who stopped quarrels before they escalated. She could be the kindly grandmother who offered a gentle pat on the back or the fierce drill sergeant who provided a swift kick in the pants.
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By Emily Harrelson | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 4:37 pm
January 21, 1937 75 years ago Quest Club Mrs. Arthur Kleppisch very hospitably welcomed the members of the Quest Club to her home, Friday afternoon, January 15th. Thirteen members answered to roll call after which the Chaplain gave the devotional. After a short business meeting the annual election of officers was held and the following were elected: president, Mrs. B. L. Kerns, vice-president, Mrs. O. K. Williams, secretary, Mrs. Irvin
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