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Eagles 0-2 at Vienna Fall Classic

The host Vienna High baseball squad finished 0-2 in the Vienna Fall Classic, held Friday, Sept. 25 at City Park. The event had been scheduled for Sept. 26, but was moved up a day due to the …
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MARIES COUNTY — Former Sheriff Chris Heitman formally notified Sheriff Mark Morgan and Maries County officials Sept. 23 that he is considering additional legal action after statements Morgan has …
BELLE — Belle police plan to increase enforcement for speeding and the city’s juvenile curfew following a busy August that included 72 traffic stops and 47 citations. Marshal Jerry Coborn …
BELLE — Graduating seniors at Belle High School will have a new scholarship opportunity this year with the establishment of the $2,000 Zumwalt Family Scholarship. The scholarship will …
Nearly 30 students, along with numerous staff members, parents and community members, gathered around the flagpole at Belle High School on Sept. 23 to participate in the national “See You at the …
BLAND — Bland water customers can now be charged for damage they cause to electronic equipment attached to city water meters following action taken by the Board of Aldermen Sept. 14 during their …
Commission News
VIENNA — The Maries County commissioners spoke with Sheriff Mark Morgan in closed session Aug. 3 about allegedly violating the employee handbook’s social media policy. Morgan shared two …
VIENNA — The Maries County commissioners Sept. 3 approved 3-0 purchasing two 1,000-gallon propane tanks, at the cost of $5,201.90 per tank or $10,403.80 total, to replace the current three-tank …
BELLE — Maries County commissioners are reconsidering how and where roadside herbicides are used after learning the county’s insurance policy does not cover claims arising from herbicide …
VIENNA — Vic Stratman, presiding commissioner, announced at the Aug. 20 commission meeting that BuildTec Construction LLC, of St. James, will replace the current Fly Creek Bridge located on County …
VIENNA — The Maries County commissioners discussed filling the role of coroner on Aug. 10 after David Martin filed retirement paperwork with Deputy Clerk Renee Kottwitz. As Martin planned to …

Phyllis Fredrick 1948-2026

Phyllis I. Fredrick, 77, passed away on Sept. 23, 2026, in Columbia. She was born on Sept. 27, 1948, to the late Dale Esther and Helen Martley in Lebanon. She graduated from Lebanon High …

Glenda Henson 1950-2026

Glenda Jill Henson, 76, Rolla, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. She was born on March 19, 1950, to the late Wayne Theodore Cox and Mary Ella (Price) Cox in Paydown. She was united in …

Stanley Duffin 1948-2026

Stanley Richard Duffin, 77, St. Louis, entered God’s eternal rest peacefully at home on Sept. 16, 2026. He was born on Nov. 9, 1948, to the late Willard and Paulene Duffin. He dedicated …

Sports
Vienna High School and middle school cross country runners made the short trek to Belle City Park last Tuesday competing in the annual Belle Cross Country Invitational. A total of 10 VHS and VMS runners earned medals by finishing in the top 20.

Five top-10; meet medalist finishes for champ Eagle boys

Behind another meet-medalist performance by senior Hunter Schwartze, the balanced Vienna High School boys’ cross country team rolled to the championship of the Belle Invitational, held Tuesday, …
Vienna Lady Eagle softball team members are shown recently playing the host Owensville Dutchgirls at Owensville High School’s OHS Field during the Owensville Tournament which featured the Pacific Lady Indians, Lady Eagles and host Dutchgirls. Vienna took on Cuba last night (Tuesday) on the road.

Lady Eagles go 2-2 in games last week

The Vienna High School softball squad split four games last week - including a 1-1 mark in the Fatima Quad Saturday, Sept. 26 in Westphalia. The Lady Eagles hosted a pair of home games earlier …

Belle, Bland harriers claim eight medals on home course

With the weather finally feeling like fall, Belle City Park played host last Tuesday afternoon to the Belle Cross Country Invitational with Bland Middle School (BMS) and Belle High School (BHS) …
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Eagles drop first games

The Vienna High School baseball squad dropped its first two games of the fall season last week, losing a pair of games to Frisco League competition. The Eagles lost to Iberia 18-8 Monday, Sept. …

Bland, Belle harriers compete at Steelville, Fulton

After competing at the Linn Invitational back on Saturday, Sept. 12, Samantha Ridenhour’s Bland Middle School (BMS) and Belle High School (BHS) cross country runners competed in two meets within a …

Eagle runners are runner-up at Steelville Invitational

The Vienna High School boys’ cross country team was runner-up in a field made up mostly of larger schools at the Steelville Invitational, held Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Steelville City Park. …
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