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Memories from the Homestead: Jackpot, Nevada, and Cactus Pete's – a popular destination for seventy years
While doing some exploring in this little neighborhood, I have discovered that Piersanti was born in Superior, Wyoming, on November 3, 1916

John Fullerton
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New Madrid: It is your fault!
I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been able to understand the Richter Scale. Why couldn't they just give us a 1-10 on how bad it was?

Bob Ford
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Outdoors with Larry Dablemont: Long beaks and big eyes
Forty years ago in Arkansas, I dropped a limit of eight woodcocks in an afternoon of quail hunting along the Buffalo River in early December

Larry Dablemont
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Prostate health: Don't ignore it
About 85% of prostate cancers are detected during early screening prior to the patient developing symptoms. If you catch it early...

Jody Johnson Godfrey
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Stock Market Insights: October markets – a pause before the election
Looking back to the presidential election years since 1950, stocks in October have averaged a negative return of almost 1%.

Dr. Richard Baker
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You are a miracle
What strengths have you gained through your hardship? What do you have to give to the world? Do not think for one second that you have...

Heather Haygood
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Guest from Israel shares insights with area audiences
Omer Eshel was formerly stationed in Chicago as the Consul for the Israeli Ministry of Tourism for the American Midwest, where Stafford...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Chili Cook-Off brings southern Stone County together for a great cause
Accepting the first-place trophy on behalf of KCPD, Chief Todd Lemoine thanked everyone for their support and complimented the many ways...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Hymn sings added to Mountain Grove Schoolhouse jams
The first gathering was held on October 3, with attendees bringing hymnals and suggesting or leading some of their favorites, to the...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Area communities host National Night Out events
Nonprofit organizations focused on health, safety and security also participate in the special night, which is celebrated in communities...
Cynthia J. Thomas/K.D. Michaels
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'Pilgrim' returning to Freedom Encounter Theater
The group’s name comes from Isaiah 60:1-2 in the Bible, “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Reflections: Finding good in all things
Thanks to Facebook memories, I realized several of those challenging times have occurred during October. In my mind, I returned to 2011...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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'Dining in the Ozarks' raises funds for The Brook
The Brook has added two of four planned new therapist positions, with all therapists now trained in trauma-informed therapy techniques...

Cynthia J. Thomas
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Branson High School college and career fair attended by many
The event included representatives for various colleges and trade schools, as well as businesses and local or regional organizations.

K.D. Michaels
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Coffee with a Cop Day observed in Branson, Forsyth
An annual event that began in 2016, Coffee with a Cop is celebrated nationwide on the first Wednesday of October...

K.D. Michaels
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Hollister's Grape and Fall Festival this Saturday
The one-day festival is a longstanding Hollister tradition. The Grape and Fall Festival includes the Color Me Grape 5K Fun Run, and the...

K.D. Michaels
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Prayer - Praise - Pro-Life Election rally set
The Prayer - Praise - Pro Life Election Rally is set for Saturday, November 2, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the God and Country Theater...

K.D. Michaels
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Second Branson School District Community Summit pairs school leaders with community leaders
The morning event, held at the Hilton Convention Center, involved a number of Branson High School students. The Branson High School Air ...

K.D. Michaels
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The Track offers area students a lesson on distracted driving
We use our facilities. The Highway Patrol brings drunk driving goggles. We have phones donated from Russell Cellular, so the kids are able..

K.D. Michaels
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Titanic observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For seven years the Titanic Museum Attraction has recognized these special men and women whose lives were claimed by cancer...

K.D. Michaels
1 min read
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