Ten local heroes receive recognition during Independence Day veterans recognition
Janet Morales - July 19, 2010The thought of the Fourth of July conjures fireworks and barbecues. We know it is meant for the celebration of the independence of our country. When we think about it, we are thankful to have the freedoms that we do. But without special time set aside, we often take for granted how we obtained these… Read the rest
Beckie Baker Heddinghaus joins Mirror sales staff
Janet Morales - July 2, 2010
Beckie Baker Heddinghaus is the new ad salesperson at the Moberly Mirror and County Observer.
Beckie is a graduate of Moberly High School and is pursuing her degree in information technology/programming. She is married to Larry Heddinghaus of Heddinghaus Sheet Metal. They are both members of St. Pius X Church.
Beckie and Larry recently… Read the rest
Mirror honors fathers, fatherhood
Janet Morales - June 17, 2010Sunday is Father’s Day and a wide variety of events are available in Moberly to help Dad have a great day.
There are all kinds of fathers. Some fathers aren’t fathers at all but grandparents helping to raise their grandchildren, uncles providing a father figure for a sister’s children, stepfathers, adopted fathers, and some are… Read the rest
New manufacturing comes to Moberly
Janet Morales - July 19, 2010While a former governor had problems, the officials of Moberly proved they could keep a secret when Gov. Jay Nixon came here last Friday and announced a Chinese-based company was starting its U.S. outreach in Moberly.
With a loss of jobs locally and a depressed economy statewide, Governor Nixon was eager to tell Moberly and… Read the rest
Sheriff’s Department receives Patriot Employer Award
Janet Morales - July 19, 2010The Randolph County Sheriff’s Department last week was the recipient of the Patriot Award, a prestigious recognition given to employers of service members in the Guard and Reserve. Nominating the department was employee Sgt. Chris Wertz, deputy in charge of Court Services.
The United States is defended by a voluntary force of men and women… Read the rest
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Roy Morales - July 19, 2010There was a soft wind out of the northeast, patchy clouds were hanging around, left over from some recent showers, but here on the edge of the apron at Omar Bradley Memorial Airport there was some activity off in the distance at the east end of the runway. A dull thrum that developed into a… Read the rest
Bike and Builders make stop in Moberly
Janet Morales - July 19, 2010Many just finishing college and grad school, about 250 young people from across the nation decided it was time to give back before real life hits and joined the Bike and Build project.
Thirty-one of those civic-minded persons rolled in to Moberly Sunday for the night. The congregation of First Christian Church put on a… Read the rest
Other StoriesTen local heroes receive recognition during Independence Day veterans recognition
Randolph County celebrates veterans, independence with special ceremony
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Rothwell Park busy with holiday activities
Henry-Carney to wed July 10
From the Pastor’s Study
Rev. Ken Schurb to meet library patrons to discuss his latest project
Kids learn to play, love baseball
Submitted - July 2, 2010
By Torrey Guerra, Mirror Sports Intern
Do you ever wonder why baseball is America’s favorite pastime? Well if you take a trip to the Moberly Sports Complex on a Friday night you will see why.
Friday, June 25, children from all ages took to the field to play ball. Though ages ranged they all… Read the rest
Young soccer player find way to play post-season
Submitted - July 2, 2010Photo: 
Coaches Dex Doolittle and Allison O’Loughlin work with Nick Kessler during the soccer off-season.
By Torrey Guerra, Mirror Sports Intern
The soccer season is over for this part of the year, but that doesn’t stop Dex Doolittle and Alison O’Loughlin from taking some of their time to dedicate to some of Moberly’s soccer… Read the rest
Other StoriesHershey State Track Results
Holder takes A-Modified feature; Hobby stock special goes to Warren
24 Raceway to hold special events this week
Bomber wins ranks them #1 in state
Junior golf starts off summer in Sedalia
Payne leads laps in A-Modified feature
Elsen, Walter, Crump, Winfrey dominate at 24 Raceway
Blasing teaches students not to be victims
Submitted - July 2, 2010
“Refuse to be a Victim” was the topic of a seminar held Friday, June 25 at Merrell University.
Guy Blasing, representative for Communities Against Crime, talked to the students about taking responsibility for their own safety and how to become a survivor of a violent confrontation. The first step in any personal safety program,… Read the rest
Faiella garners $3.125 million settlement
Submitted - June 25, 2010
Chris Faiella of the Moberly law firm, Tatlow, Gump, Faiella and Wheelan, LLC, recently reached a $3.125 million dollar settlement for his client’s leg injuries. Faiella’s client suffered severe permanent injuries to both legs, including an above-the-knee amputation of the left leg, after being pinned between two vehicles in November 2008. The case recently… Read the rest
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