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Gas prices soaring, no end in sight (Local News ~ 04/30/06)
Herald -Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- Supplies of gasoline in the Fort Scott area remain consistent, even as gas prices continue to rise, with no apparent relief in sight anytime soon, some area store managers said. As of press time, prices at the pump in most Fort Scott convenience stores stood at $2.89 per gallon of regular grade unleaded gasoline, with some store personnel saying that prices of this type of gasoline could hit the $3 per gallon mark around the Memorial Day holiday weekend... -
Embracing abilities (Local News ~ 04/30/06)
Herald-Tribune Nevada, Mo. -- Truman barks at the door, alerting his owner that there is a visitor. Yet, neither Truman nor his owner are a typical pair. Melissa Earll, Truman's owner, is deaf. A native of Nevada, Earll has recently returned from Oregon where she resided for 18 years. ... -
Fuel costs impact local agencies
(Local News ~ 04/30/06)
Herald-Tribune Nevada, Mo. -- As the price at the pump goes up, it affects more than family budgets. It affects the budgets of the school district, the sheriff, police, and fire departments, and the ambulance district, to name but a few. Many of the organizations are hit with a double whammy -- budgets are already strained and increasing the cost for fuel just makes the situation worse. To cope, many local organizations are looking at creative ways to use less fuel...
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Request for DNA test delays hearing
(Local News ~ 04/30/06)
Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- For the second consecutive time, the preliminary hearing relating whether a Missouri man raped a 16-year-old girl last year was post-poned. Sixth Judicial District Magistrate Judge Rebecca R. Stephan granted a continuance Friday during the scheduled hearing of 42-year-old Edward E. ...
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Eclectic gallery show features local artists (Local News ~ 04/30/06)
Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan. -- The fine art exhibit at the Wall Street Gallery is more than quality art. It is created by area artists who are known and recognized by people in the community. Artists Al Letner, Pittsburg, and Minnie Lou Allen, Fort Scott, will exhibit their artwork at the new location of the Wall Street Gallery, 14 East Wall, throughout the month of May... -
National analysts say demand is driving up gasoline prices
(State News ~ 04/30/06)
Herald-Tribune It's no news to consumers -- gas prices are on the rise across the nation, and according to a U.S. Energy Information Administration, prices are expected to remain high, at least through the next few months. The average price of gasoline in the Midwest was $2.87 per gallon on April 24, an increase of 11.5 cents over last week's price and 70.5 cents over price one year ago; the U.S. ...
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Good Ol' Days booth space still available
(Local News ~ 04/30/06)
Herald-Tribune Fort Scott, Kan -- Fort Scott is preparing for its 25th annual Good Ol' Days celebration. A few arts and crafts booth spaces are still available for the town's annual festival to be held on June 3 and 4 this year. Persons or organizations interested in renting a booth space may request an application by calling toll free at (877) 223-2334 and leaving their name and mailing address. For more information, visit the Good Ol‚ Days Web site at www.fortscottgoodoldays.com...
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Shon Earl Roger Bogart
(Births ~ 04/30/06)
Bo and Amber Bogart, Sheldon, and Matt, Mason, Avery, Leah, and Madyson are proud to announce the birth of their son and brother, Shon Earl Roger Bogart. Shon was born at 5:19 a.m., April 17, 2006, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin. He weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and measured 20 inches...
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Nancy Elane Keith
(Obituary ~ 04/30/06)
Nancy Elane Keith, 57, a resident of Guest Home Estates, died Friday, April 28, 2006, at Mercy Health Center. Funeral arrangements for will be announced by the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, Fort Scott.
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Robert Lee Wagner
(Obituary ~ 04/30/06)
Robert Lee Wagner went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 28, 2006, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born Dec. 2, 1927, near Stotesbury, Mo., to Roy Elmer Wagner and Lucy Ann Hair Wagner. He married Dorothy Ogle Ensor Dec. 6, 1986, in Schell City, Mo., and she survives of the home...
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David T. Terrell
(Obituary ~ 04/30/06)
David T. Terrell, 56, Milo, Mo., passed away Friday, April 28, 2006, at the Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada, following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 26, 1950, in Bedford, Ind., to Ruel Terrell and Hazel Irene Coulter Terrell. He was married Sept. 21, 1991, in Orleans, Ind., to Lisa Ann Cleveland and she survives of the home...
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Anna Mae Tough (Obituary ~ 04/30/06)
Anna Mae Tough, 90, Nevada, Mo., died Friday, April 21, 2006, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada. She was born March 9, 1916 in Nevada, to John "Taylor" Thomas and Anna Harpold Thomas. She married Derwood A. Tough on July 11, 1937 in Nevada. He preceded her in death on March 18, 2005... -
Tractors galore
(Column ~ 04/30/06)
In the "Batman" movies, the Joker had a favorite saying as he laid out his plans to overcome the winged warrior. He was often heard saying, "I love it when a plan comes together!" This has nothing to do with the winged warrior, but rather a group of garden tractor enthusiasts working together with the city to make something positive happen...
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Health and life, a step at a time
(Column ~ 04/30/06)
Hi neighbors. I hope you all have wading boots. I'll admit the rain felt pretty good and who doesn't like splashing in puddles? Have you all got your mumps shots? Good thing this outbreak came along I guess. At least now we know the immunizations only work for some people some of the time. Glad it wasn't an outbreak of smallpox...
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Gas prices: Bush's rebound fuel
(Editorial ~ 04/30/06)
As anyone remotely into New Age voodoo knows, the Chinese symbol for crisis is said to consist of the words "danger" and "opportunity." Not conversant with Chinese, we must accept this derived wisdom on faith. But if that is indeed the symbol, it applies perfectly to the situation the Bush administration faces in the rapid escalation of gas prices...
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Bushwhacker on borrowed time
(Column ~ 04/30/06)
Throughout the Civil War the "Union" pursuit, capture and execution of "Missouri Bushwhackers," "Kansas Jayhawkers and Redlegs" and "Outlaws" in both states was relentless and deadly with instant death as the immediate result. However, occasionally one of these individuals was not executed immediately and lived for a few days on "Borrowed Time." There was normally no rhyme or reason for this, it just happened; and the following example is of a "Bushwhacker" who lived for a few extra days and then was probably executed.. ...
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