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Franklin County Extension Council Holding Election
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 09:17:35 -0800
The University of Missouri Extension Council in Franklin County is currently conducting its annual election of council members, according to Extension Council Chairman Bob Buxton.
Latest Meth Bill Not Practical, Says Local Narcotics Investigator
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:02:37 -0800
Detective Sgt. Jason Grellner, commander of the Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit, was working the scene of a methamphetamine lab bust on Third Parkway Friday afternoon. Investigators raided the home after obtaining a search warrant.
Nice Shot: MO Hunters Kill 52,000 Deer During Archery Season
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:59:11 -0800
Missouri conservation officials say this past year was a good one for archers hunting both deer and turkey.
Few Bills Filed by Legislators So Far
Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:02:45 -0800
Only seven bills and resolutions have been filed among the five legislators representing Franklin County in the Missouri General Assembly this year.
Obituary: Marty (Mark Duwayne) Esser, 56.
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:10:48 -0800
Marty (Mark Duwayne) Esser of New Franklin died at his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2012, at the age of 56.
Mid-Missouri Schools Receive Classroom Technology Funding
Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:27:11 -0800
NEW FRANKLIN - Around ten percent of Missouri schools are seeking monetary donations for technology in their classrooms, representatives with tech company Next Jump said Friday.
Dorial Green-Beckham: Breaking Down What Missouri Tigers Have to Offer
Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:13:18 -0800
We're less than a week away from National Signing Day, and that means we're very close to finding out where Dorial Green-Beckham is going to be playing his college ball. Look up Green-Beckham's profile on Rivals.com , and you'll see that he's currently weighing five schools: Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. Various reports and other recruiting websites will give you that same ...
Mo. bow hunters post high deer, turkey numbers
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:54:04 -0800
Missouri conservation officials say this past year was a good one for archers hunting both deer and turkey.
Missouri Archery Deer, Turkey Harvests Up from Last Year
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:16:28 -0800
By Jim Low - Counties bordering urban areas had the biggest totals.
County Court or Courts
Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:48:23 -0800
Rep. Scott Dieckhaus, Washington, has filed a bill in the Missouri House to give Franklin County the authority to establish “municipal” courts for minor violations, such as for traffic offenses. It would be much like municipal courts.