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VIENNA — A vehicle pursuit that began in Cole County and ended in Maries County last fall became a turning point for Sheriff Mark Morgan, prompting his office to add two vehicle grapplers to its …
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by Alin Hett, Staff Writer
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1/28/26
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MARIES COUNTY — Sheriff Mark Morgan appeared before the Maries County Commission on Jan. 22 to present an amended budget, explaining that the revised proposal reflected a substantially larger …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/28/26
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MARIES COUNTY — A winter storm followed by an arctic blast blanketed Maries County over the weekend, bringing several inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures across the area.
Snow …
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BY Alin Hett and Edward Gehlert, Advocate Staff Writers
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1/28/26
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VIENNA — Maries County Sheriff Mark Morgan said questions surrounding now-former deputy Erican Sugg’s appointment, resignation and the sheriff’s office budget stem largely from …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/28/26
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MARIES COUNTY — The Maries County Emergency Services Board held its first official meeting Jan. 16, at Station 1 in the Vienna Fire Protection District.
The meeting marked the first step in …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/21/26
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BLAND — Bland aldermen reviewed multiple financial reports at their Jan. 9 meeting, including public safety expenditures, citywide monthly invoices, and a reimbursement from the park fund to the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/21/26
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Lt. Gov. David Wasinger announced Jan. 12 he is launching a student contest for them to submit letters to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary and inspire patriotism in Missouri’s youth.
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1/14/26
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VIENNA — A dispute over how a newly acquired boat, motor and trailer were titled led to a tense exchange between Sheriff Mark Morgan and the Maries County Commission during its Jan. 8 meeting, with …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/14/26
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission has formally denied an application submitted by Vichy Solar LLC seeking permission to construct road crossings and use county right-of-way along Maries County …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/14/26
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ST. LOUIS — Ameren has a wide range of resources remain available to support qualifying households with their energy bills in 2026.
Ameren partners with United Way of Greater St. Louis, the …
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1/14/26
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Missouri S&T has opened registrations for its 2026 summer camps, offering students of all ages the chance to explore, create and learn through hands-on STEM experiences.
From elementary …
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1/7/26
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Missouri Republicans played power politics in 2025, crushing Democratic opposition in the Legislature on major issues from abortion to congressional redistricting.
The consequences of those …
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By Rudi Keller; Missouri Independent
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1/7/26
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VIENNA — The Maries County Commission reviewed a wide range of administrative and budget matters, including courthouse operations, insurance costs, cleaning services, equipment maintenance and the …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/7/26
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VIENNA — Maries County Sheriff Mark Morgan said his office is projected to finish the 2025 fiscal year under budget, despite several line items experiencing higher-than-anticipated costs, driven …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/7/26
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BELLE — Maries County motorists contribute to Missouri’s transportation system in several ways, often without realizing how many different taxes and fees are involved. Funding for roads and …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/5/26
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VIENNA — Filing closed Dec. 30 for the April 7, 2026, municipal elections, and since opening day candidates have declared for open seats on local boards.
At the Maries County R-2 School …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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1/5/26
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ST. JAMES—Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District (ORSWMD) recognized achievements in solid waste management at its annual awards ceremony Dec. 9 at Meramec Regional Planning Commission …
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1/5/26
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LINN — Osage Ambulance District announced this week that it has been awarded $2.4 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Safe Streets and Roads for All” …
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12/31/25
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VIENNA — Filing closed Dec. 30 for the April 7, 2026, municipal elections, and since opening day candidates have declared for open seats on local boards.
At the Maries County R-2 School …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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12/31/25
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VIENNA — Maries County commissioners met Dec. 22 with representatives of Vesper Energy, a law firm partner and two local landowners to discuss a proposed change to a transmission line route …
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By Edward Gehlert, Staff Writer
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12/31/25
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