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Presser Arts Center hosts youth Chef’s Camp

Published by admin on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 3:48pm

Any seasoned camper knows to have a good knife handy. It’s also a good idea to bring along a nice brie or the makings of pumpkin pie – at least depending on the campsite.

In this case, the outing is at Presser Arts Center, which is hosting the facility’s first Chef’s Camp. The five-session class is designed to teach young people fundamental kitchen skills and give them a taste of what goes in to Thanksgiving dinner.

Testing, positive cases on the rise in county

Published by admin on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 3:42pm

For those responsible for tracking coronavirus numbers in Audrain County, the past two weeks have been a roller coaster.

The total number of active cases stood at 146 on Oct. 9. That figure dropped to 130 a week later, although no one at the Audrain County Health Department believed the pandemic was slowing. As if to validate any caution, active cases ticked upward again this week. As of Thursday morning there were 154 people testing positive, with 20 new reported cases in one day alone.

St. Joseph School staying busy

Published by admin on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 3:40pm

Many fun and educational things have been going on at St. Joseph School (SJS), Martinsburg, for the first quarter as the school continues to celebrate its 135th year. The SJS seventh and eighth grade girls were part of the Community R-6(CR-6) junior high softball team and had a very successful season. Players from SJS were Rylee Rafferty, Ella Duenke, Bailee Windmann, Kate Robnett, and Peyton Schafer.

still have not figured out our relationship with non-human animals and the natural world

Published by admin on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 3:36pm

Dear Editor,

Netflix’s explosive new documentary My Octopus Teacher chronicles a complex relationship between a man and the world’s most bizarre animal – an octopus. It further testifies to our highly conflicted relationship with non-human animals and the natural world.

Most of us treasure our “pets” – dogs, cats, horses. Our allegiance to them transcends that to our own species. If our dog and a Congolese child were competing for scarce funds for life-saving surgery, we know who would live.

Governor supports rural Missouri

Published by admin on Sun, 10/25/2020 - 3:34pm

Dear Editor,

As Governor, Mike Parson has made rural broadband a top priority. He has worked with private businesses and the federal government to bring millions of dollars of broadband investment to Missouri.

Rural Missouri is one of the best places in the country to live and raise a family. We have good schools, strong communities and the hardest working individuals. However, to give these communities the best opportunities and resources available we need high speed internet for everyone. The past few months have made that clearer than ever before.

Fugitive may be in Mexico area

Published by admin on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 2:04pm

St. Louis and Kansas City FBI are asking for information from the public to locate fugitive Christopher Brian Rogan, who has been indicted in U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri and the Western District of Missouri.

Rogan is last known to have lived in both the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. Officials said he may be in the Mexico area. He is 5-foot-9, 154 pounds. He has tattoos on both ankles, both arms, both legs, his chest and an “R” on his forearm. Rogan has a pierced left ear and a pierced tongue.

Rules, dates set for fall hunting season

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:21pm

With the arrival of fall, many hunting seasons are either open or will soon be opening. And it can be a tricky calendar to keep up with.
Archery deer and turkey season opened on Sept. 15. It closes for firearms season on Nov. 13 and reopens after firearms season on Nov. 25. The final day of the second portion of archery season is Jan. 15.

Traffic stops lead to cannabis arrests

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:19pm

Deputies from the Audrain County Sheriff’s office made four cannabis or paraphernalia related arrests over the weekend.

Harvest is underway and yields are looking good

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:17pm

With about half of the corn and soybean crop harvested in Audrain County, the general consensus is that yields are looking strong.

According to the county Farm Bureau president Clarissa Cauthorn, corn yields are consistent, trending toward above average almost across the board although it took the grains longer to dry. Beans are extremely dry, but the yield pattern has been more variable.

Hope Lodge Supply Drive is underway

Published by admin on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 3:15pm

The community has been generous in collecting items to donate to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in memory of Joe Offutt and other cancer patients that have benefited from free lodging while receiving cancer treatment away from home.

For more than 25 years, the Hope Lodge has been a free home away from home for thousands of cancer patients and caregivers who needed to travel to St. Louis for treatments.

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