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Lebanon fire inspector issued summons for theft charge

Lebanon Fire Inspector Andrew Keith Jordan has been issued a court summons to appear Monday to answer the felony charge of stealing $750 or more. The charge concerns currently unaccounted for …

Laclede Shriner proposes temple on behalf of Australian clubs

RENO—This week, Laclede County Shriner George Huth presented a proposal on behalf of the Australian clubs during the Shriners’ 2024 Imperial Session to establish the first Shrine Temple on the …

R-3 School Board recognizes Shepherd's Pack as difference Makers

The Lebanon R-3 School Board celebrated Shepherd’s Pack as July’s Difference Makers, listened to a presentation on the district’s Continuous School Improvement program and looked ahead to …

Pageant, fireworks, concert open this year's Laclede County Fair

Saturday’s Community Night kicked off the week-long Laclede County Fair with pageantry, Sunday’s Church Youth Night provided a sermon, Monday brought exhibitors of all manner of livestock onto …

City Council discusses ATV ordinance

The Lebanon City Council gave preliminary approval Monday to an ordinance that will allow additional types of vehicles on city streets. The Council gave first reading approval to the law that …

City plans limited debris pickup

Limited curbside limb and brush pickup for storm debris will start on Monday, July 15, Mayor Jared Carr announced at Monday’s Lebanon City Council meeting. The city said pickup will cover the …

MoDOT to hold I-44 meeting in Lebanon

Planned improvements for I-44 are the topic for a meeting set in Lebanon next month. The Missouri Department of Transportation is conducting an environmental study, called Forward 44, of more than …

Power outages reported after Thursday night storm

The City of Lebanon experienced some downed lines and power outages after a storm Thursday night. The city reported at 1:31 a.m. that about 500 customers were without power and crews were making …

Police, local business warn of counterfeit bills

Lazy Lee’s One Stop #4 is warning community members of counterfeit bills that may be in circulation after an incident at their business last Friday. Store manager Bonnie Saltzman spoke with the …

Laclede County Fair continues next week

The Laclede County Fair continues next week at the fairgrounds. Events were set to begin today (Saturday) with fair pageants for Tiny and Junior Miss Laclede County at 11 a.m. and the Teen and …

Updates on Bennett Spring projects presented at public meeting

Bennett Spring State Park staff presented updates on projects, stewardship efforts, and answered audience questions at a public meeting Friday night. Park staff, Laclede County Presiding Commissioner …

Celebrating the 4th with fireworks and fun

Once again, as they have for the past 25 years, Community Baptist Church presented their annual gift to the local community, a huge free fireworks show on Sunday evening, June 30. Pastor Allen …

Former State Rep. Beth Long dies at age 76

Former Missouri House of Representatives member and Laclede County Clerk, Elizabeth (Beth) Long died Monday in Lebanon. She was 76. She served as Laclede County Clerk from 1983-1990 and was the …

Lebanon Police launch new officer commendation, complaint program

The Lebanon Police Department on Monday announced a new program that Chief Jerry Harrison said is aimed at strengthening community trust and enhancing transparency within the department. This …

Lake Regional taking donations for outpatient surgery center

Lake Regional Health System announced Thursday that it has begun accepting tax-credit eligible donations for the completion of its outpatient surgery center. The nonprofit organization has set a goal …
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Conway repairs water line breaks

The City of Conway has fixed two water system ruptures that occurred this week. A water boil advisory for the city was lifted Friday afternoon. On its Facebook page, the city posted, “Final …

Sidewalk grant approved

The City of Lebanon’s grant application for sidewalks along the I-44 Business Loop has been approved. Public Works Director Richard Shockley announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that TAP …

Fans, celebrities attend Saturday’s Route 66 Comic Convention

Comic fans and other community members arrived at the Route 66 Comic Convention on Saturday to meet fellow fans and celebrities. A variety of local booths and more international-recognizable names …

Council approves software for video of meetings, videos

Lebanon residents will soon be able to view City Council meetings on the city’s website. The City Council, at Monday night’s meeting, approved the purchase of CivicClerk agenda software for …

Gourd festival is this weekend

The Show Me Gourd Annual Festival will be this weekend and will host gourd artists and their creations from across the country. The festival will be closed to society members on Friday but open to …
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