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VIENNA — The Maries County Emergency Services Board may not receive any sales tax revenue until October, according to County Clerk Rhonda Rodgers.
The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) lost …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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BELLE — The individuals currently serving on the Maries County Emergency Services Board were not originally elected to their positions, but instead appointed by the Maries County Commission as part …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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MARIES COUNTY — Sheriff Mark Morgan was served a summons on March 26 to appear before Judge Ryan Jerome Helfrich in the 25th Maries County Circuit Court within 30 days of the receipt of the …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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4/1/26
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VIENNA — During the April 7 municipal election, residents in the Maries Osage Ambulance District will soon vote on whether to approve a 0.5 percent (half cent) sales tax increase for a total of 1 …
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By Jeremiah Yonemura; Staff Writer
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4/1/26
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BELLE — A one-vehicle crash early March 15 in Maries County sent three individuals to the hospital with minor injuries, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/25/26
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BELLE — For readers looking to access their subscription online, the Maries County Advocate website provides a simple login and account setup process.
On the home screen, users will find the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/25/26
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission discussed 911 restructuring during their March 23 meeting, mentioning the Maries County Emergency Services Board (MCESB) has taken out a one year lease on the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/25/26
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BELLE — Maries County Commission ended the March 19 meeting with an impromptu closed session after Chris Heitman, retired sheriff, informed the group that he filed a lawsuit against Sheriff Mark …
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By Roxie Murphy, Assistant Editor
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3/25/26
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ST. JAMES—The Phelps County Public Housing Agency (PHA) will re-open its wait list and begin accepting applications for housing assistance on April 6 after having been closed since November 2024.
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3/25/26
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission approved lawn care bids and discussed the installation of an automated teller machine at the courthouse on March 12, according to official meeting minutes.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/18/26
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ST. JAMES—The Phelps County Public Housing Agency (PHA) will re-open its wait list and begin accepting applications for housing assistance on April 6 after having been closed since November 2024.
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3/18/26
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VIENNA — Maries County commissioners discussed funding for the University of Missouri Extension, which receives annual support from the county per state mandate, during their March 9 meeting.
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/18/26
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BELLE — Maries County Prosecuting Attorney Anthony (Tony) Skouby said in a March 16 press release that Sheriff Mark Morgan filed a complaint against him with the Missouri Bar Association, which …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/18/26
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BELLE — Belle Alderman Rebecca Withouse said concerns about the wording of official meeting minutes from Feb. 25 led to a heated discussion after the March 10 session that ended with the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/18/26
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VIENNA — Allegations made during a March 5 Maries County Commission meeting that allege the Maries County Sheriff’s Office is filing fewer criminal cases compared to previous years has prompted a …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/13/26
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VIENNA — Sheriff Mark Morgan said a search warrant he requested as part of a harassment investigation involving the Facebook page “Belle Accountability” was not granted by the court. Morgan …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/12/26
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VIENNA — Maries County Sheriff Mark Morgan is taking a proactive approach to public safety with the addition of a new response boat for the water corridors of Maries County. Waterways, which flow …
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by Alin Hett, Staff Writer
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3/11/26
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ST. JAMES––Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD) is now accepting submissions for its 35th Earth Day Trash Art, Poster and Graphic Art contest. The theme for this year’s art …
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3/11/26
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VIENNA — A proposed limestone surface mine in Maries County could provide a closer source of rock for the county’s western road district, potentially lowering costs associated with road …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/11/26
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission discussed several operational issues during its March 4 meeting, including costs related to the county’s 911 system, potential savings from a new quarry, and …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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3/11/26
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