Over the past few weeks I have witnessed a large number of pickup trucks and cars speeding on the county road on which I live. I would guess that my gravel road is not unique to speeders but the … more

What a beautiful fall day. I’m heading out to Sisters Day. Lucy is our hostess so I’m on my way to Vienna. Overall, it was an uneventful trip. I did have one moment when I just had to … more

To the Editor: I am writing in response to the “Guest Commentary: Challenges of teaching in Missouri don’t outweigh massive benefits” by Gary Ritter for The Missouri … more

Dear Fellow Maries County Citizens, I am writing on behalf of the Vienna Senior Center, a part of Aging Best. Our organization assists with the needs of older persons in Maries County. Some of … more

How time flies. Sisters’ Day is here again and so is cooler weather. I am really enjoying it. It is my turn to play hostess. It seems the older I get the harder it gets to get everything ready. … more

We are all proud to be an American. There are special days that we honor and recognize our veterans. There are those who have served and those who made it a career. There are Prisoners of War (POW), … more

COLUMBIA — During drought, plants and livestock suffer. So do farmers. Life in rural America can be rough, especially when weather-related events such as drought and flood put crops and … more