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MARIES COUNTY — Sheriff Mark Morgan responded April 21 in a post on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, denying the allegations that he planted illicit drugs to discover evidence during a …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/29/26
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VIENNA — The Maries County Emergency Services Board is considering delaying transfer of employees from the county until August or September while they figure out the logistics of transitioning.
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/29/26
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Senate confirmed Rodney Southard on Thursday as the county eastern district commissioner to replace Doug Drewel, who retired in January. He will be sworn in once County Clerk …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/29/26
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VIENNA — Maries Osage Ambulance District (MOAD) Administrator Carla Butler reported to the board at its April 13 meeting that the district fell nearly $70,000 short in its March income.
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/24/26
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BELLE — What may seem like a simple act of helping a friend or family member could carry serious health and legal consequences, according to local pharmacist Dr. Kimberly Litton of Sinks Pharmacy.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/24/26
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BELLE — The Heartland Regional Library has announced its May 2026 programming schedule for its Belle and Vienna branches, offering a range of activities for children, teens and adults throughout …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/24/26
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BELLE — A “Resolution of Censure” was passed with a 3-0-1 vote on April 14 against Alderman Rebecca Withouse, who abstained from the proceedings. According to the document below, Withouse …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/24/26
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BELLE — The Belle Board of Aldermen approved three infrastructure projects tied to a state grant during its April 14 meeting, with bids coming in below expectations.
Engineer Jeff Meadows told …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/22/26
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VIENNA — The county commissioners during their April 13 meeting recognized the need for emergency procedures in case of active shooter or fire.
In their ongoing effort to revise their employee …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/15/26
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BELLE — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) is encouraging teens across the state to take part in a new driver safety initiative aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives in roadway …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/15/26
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BELLE — Maries County voters will head to the polls on Aug. 4 to weigh in on several local offices, including a contested race for presiding commissioner and a Republican primary for prosecuting …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/15/26
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VIENNA — County sales tax revenue from March to April dropped by 38 percent, and the use tax dropped by 7 percent, according to the sales tax report handed to the county commissioners at their …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/15/26
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MARIES COUNTY — Maries County Prosecutor Anthony (Tony) Skouby confirmed on April 10 that a Facebook page called MOFreePress submitted a complaint to him against Sheriff Mark Morgan.
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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4/15/26
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BELLE — Unofficial results from the April 7 general election in Maries County show voters deciding a mix of municipal races, school board seats and tax-related ballot measures, with generally low …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/15/26
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VIENNA — The Maries County municipal election turnout of 8.11 percent was disappointing to County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers, who expected 20 percent.
The county had numerous tax measures on the …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/10/26
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VIENNA — Gov. Mike Kehoe appointed Rodney Southard on March 27 as the eastern district commissioner to replace Doug Drewel, who retired Jan. 31. Southard, who is awaiting Senate confirmation, …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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VIENNA — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) will start collecting the 1 percent sales tax on May 1 for the Maries County Emergency Services Board (MCESB).
The sales tax for the board was …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/8/26
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VIENNA — Six candidates have filed for county offices in Maries County as of The Advocate’s deadline on March 3, according to Maries County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers.
Missouri law requires a …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/7/26
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BELLE — Maries County voters are facing several tax initiatives on the upcoming April 7 ballot, including Proposition A that extends the life of a current one-half percent tax for another ten …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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MARIES COUNTY — Maries County residents will have the opportunity to vote on multiple issues for the April 7 municipal election.
County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers is expecting a 20 percent turnout …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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