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BELLE — Belle’s Halloween festivities brought together students, teachers, businesses, churches and volunteers for one of the town’s most spirited celebrations in years. Between the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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11/5/25
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BELLE — The Osage Arts Community (OAC) Gallery closed its latest exhibition, f or dear life by artist and photographer Angela Shaffer, on Nov. 1, marking the end of a month-long reflection on …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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11/5/25
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BELLE — Families have several opportunities to enjoy spooky fun this week as local organizations host trunk or treats, fall festivals, and community celebrations in Belle, Bland, Vichy and …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/29/25
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BELLE — Nearly two years after being fired from the Maries County Sheriff’s Office, Belle Police Officer Erican Sugg has had the complaint against his law enforcement license formally …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/29/25
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BELLE — Belle Mayor James (Pudd) Mitchell on Oct. 15 introduced Ordinance 668, which allows law enforcement to ensure condemned buildings are vacated before demolition begins.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/22/25
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BELLE — Belle aldermen on Oct. 15 approved the city’s annual health insurance renewal, Halloween event funding and a proposal to sell unused city materials.
Charro Reasor, treasurer …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/22/25
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BELLE — Mayor James (Pudd) Mitchell closed the Oct. 15 city meeting with a series of reminders about community, responsibility and respect.
The mayor addressed a recent sewer backup …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/22/25
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BELLE — The Belle community came together on Oct. 11 in a show of support for Mike Green during a benefit held at Padgett’s Place. The event was organized to assist Green and his family …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/16/25
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BELLE — Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith visited Belle at 9 a.m. on Oct. 13, sharing coffee and donuts with the community before serving as guest of honor — and scissor wielder — …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/16/25
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BELLE — Friends and community members came together Oct. 4 for a charity poker run to support longtime Belle resident Mike Green, who is facing health challenges. The event, organized by …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/8/25
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BY Edward Gehlert
advocate Staff Writer
egehlert@wardpub.com
BELLE — A Belle resident’s water was shut off last week after an online payment system error caused …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/8/25
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BELLE — The Heartland Regional Library is keeping things lively in October with a wide range of programs for all ages at its Belle and Vienna branches. From crafting and cooking to book clubs …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/1/25
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BELLE — For Gina Weller-Tegart of Belle, Halloween is more than costumes and candy. It’s a season that brings joy to her family, her neighbors and anyone passing by her home near the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/1/25
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BELLE — Laughter is returning to Padgett’s Place this fall as the Osage Arts Community’s comedy series makes its comeback. The first show is scheduled for Oct. 3, and headlining is …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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10/1/25
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BELLE — The Belle and Vienna Fire Protection Districts have been awarded a federal grant of $287,000 from the Department of Homeland Security to purchase new radios through a fiscal year 2024 …
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By Dave Marner, GCR Managing Editor
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10/1/25
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BELLE — The Osage Arts Community (OAC) Performing Arts Series continued its 2025 season on Aug. 29 with an evening of original music by singer-songwriter Krista Chapman Green. The performance, …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/24/25
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BELLE — A Belle native is continuing to make his mark in the tattoo industry, collecting awards on the competition circuit while reflecting on his path from small-town roots to regional …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/24/25
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BLAND — The city of Bland has released a rate comparison outlining proposed increases to both water and sewer charges. The plan would raise base rates and per-thousand-gallon usage charges, …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/24/25
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BELLE — The city of Belle has been awarded funding through the Missouri Department of Transportation’s 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), securing support for a multi-phase …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/24/25
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BLAND — Bland aldermen approved the 2025–26 city budget Sept. 20 special meeting, which covers the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The new budget balances projected income …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/24/25
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