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BELLE — Belle Alderman Seth Klein says the city’s reliance on its attorneys for Sunshine Law guidance has left officials second-guessing themselves and believes additional training could help the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/9/26
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BELLE — Alderman Steve Vogt said during the Aug. 26 board meeting that he would no longer respond to questions from The Maries County Advocate, describing the newspaper’s inquiries as a …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/2/26
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BELLE — An Aug. 26 discussion about the city’s recent media coverage turned into a public disagreement among Belle aldermen that focused on transparency, communication between council members and …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/2/26
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BELLE — Belle officials say private donations and commitments are expected to cover an additional $24,000 to $25,000 needed to move the city’s trail project forward after lower-cost construction …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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9/2/26
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BELLE — Belle Alderwoman Rebecca Withouse says concerns remain about transparency, access to information and the city’s reliance on legal counsel, while stressing that she is speaking as an …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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BLAND — A nearly $500,000 street and stormwater improvement project in Bland is moving closer to construction, with city officials hoping to award a contract later this year and begin portions of …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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BLAND — Bland officials are preparing for what could become a major wastewater system improvement project after engineers identified excessive rainwater entering the city’s sewer system and said …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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BLAND — Following questions raised during the Aug. 10 Board of Aldermen meeting, Bland City Clerk Tessa Koch and City Treasurer Karen Dittman sat down with The Maries County Advocate to provide …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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BLAND — The city of Bland reported $37,836.80 in income against $67,192.75 in expenses during July, resulting in a net loss of $29,355.95 for the month, according to the city’s profit-and-loss …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/26/26
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MARIES COUNTY — In a small town where everyone knows everyone, it’s hard to keep secrets.
So when local governments hide their business, it can be especially galling to the residents they …
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BY Genevieve Smith and Annie Goldman , Columbia Missourian
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8/19/26
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BLAND — Bland police conducted more than 200 traffic stops during July and are preparing to participate in a countywide traffic enforcement effort later this month.
During the Aug. 10 Bland …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/19/26
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BLAND — A Bland resident’s concerns over street conditions, code enforcement and other city issues led to a heated exchange with members of the Board of Aldermen during the Aug. 10 meeting.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/19/26
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BELLE — A longtime Belle restaurant has entered another chapter while its new owners say they intend to preserve the traditions that have made the business a community fixture for generations.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/12/26
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BELLE — Belle Marshal Jerry Coborn is disputing a public statement by Maries County Sheriff Mark Morgan that Prosecuting Attorney Anthony (Tony) Skouby pressured him to prepare a probable cause …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/12/26
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BELLE — For Randy Russell, helping with improvements at the rodeo arena is about more than completing the work. It is a way to give back to people he considers family and to an organization that …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/12/26
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BELLE — The screeching of drills and saws along with laughter-filled conversation filled the First Christian Church parking lot in Belle on Aug. 8 as volunteers turned pieces of lumber into …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/12/26
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BELLE — Local resident McKayla Andrews had plenty of reasons to be nervous when she stepped into the show ring with her four-month-old Russian Toy, Milena, in July.
Milena apparently did not …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/11/26
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BELLE — For years, Matthew Ussia had heard stories about a small Missouri town with an outsized reputation in the poetry world.
Among poets in Pittsburgh, Pa., Belle and the Osage Arts …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/11/26
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BELLE — A Belle woman was arrested Friday afternoon in Osage County on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and other traffic-related offenses following a motor vehicle crash, according to the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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8/11/26
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BELLE — Ticks are creating more than just an inconvenience for many Missourians. They are also changing the way some families shop for food and other common household products, and Highway 42 …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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7/29/26
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