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County suffers extreme weather, prepares for new school year
Janet Morales - August 22, 2010Many people use the weather to start conversations and the last few days have certainly provided enough to talk about. Temperatures which finally broke triple digits, many days of temps in the 90’s then the great deluge over the weekend. These weather extremes call for caution and everyone at the Mirror hopes all survived unscathed.
Starting Monday, all county schools will be in session. Motorists are asked to use greater caution as students are on their way to and from school. Students are asked to look both ways, ride bikes on the right side of the street and be careful of vehicles and pedestrians. BE SAFE!
With school in session, there are many more activities taking place. If you have a special event coming up, please be sure to contact us at the Mirror so we can cover it for you. Those of you who read our print version, please be sure to patronize our advertisers. We appreciate the belief they have shown in us as we get off to a great start. Of course we continue to thank all our readers, as well.
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Stay cool, dry and safe! – JM
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Cooper ‘s Oak Winery 96 W. Jones, Higbee
Mainstreet Mercantile, Clark
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Route A Country Store
Moberly furthers plans for new high school
Janet Morales - August 22, 2010Construction company hired, architects, engineers sought
The Moberly School district is taking one more step forward towards the construction of a new high school as it solicits proposals for architectural and engineering services.
Talk of a new high school began under the former administration of Robert Bach. The idea continued with the school board after… Read the rest
Fernando’s Hope 5K Walk/Run grows in its fourth year of raising awareness, funds for SIDS research
Janet Morales - August 22, 2010Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the number one killer of infants. A baby that seems perfectly healthy can be put to bed at night and never awaken.
The… Read the rest
Council, city staff say good bye to Bock
Janet Morales - August 22, 2010The Moberly City Council said good-bye to its summer intern during regular session Monday night as he prepares to return to school.
According to City Manager Andy Morris, Intern Troy bock has been hands-on and has worked on a variety of projects within different departments of the city. Morris said Bock has worked with storm… Read the rest
Bock prepares for management as city intern
Janet Morales - August 22, 2010By Meagan Bradley
Moberly Mirror
Troy Bock is a name that has probably been heard in the last few months. Bock is working as an intern in the Moberly city manager’s office under the supervision of City Manager Andy Morris, and has been involved in some of Moberly’s important projects that are bettering our community.… Read the rest
Temps break 100 degree mark
Janet Morales - August 22, 2010
Temperatures finally soared into the triple digits last week in the Moberly area after days of upper 90-degree weather. The weather finally moderated into the 80’s this week but is expected to hit the 90’s again with threats of thunderstorms. When the temperatures become extreme, Emergency Management Director Robert Creed reminds residents of places… Read the rest
Municipal court news
Janet Morales - August 20, 2010Ricky Allen Jr., possession of marijuana, fine $300.00; Ricky Allen Jr., possession of drug paraphernalia, fine $100.00; Kimberly Apel, DWI-Alcohol, 2 years probation; Kimberly Apel, improper lane use, $300.00; Erma Armstrong, fail to stop at stop sign at stop line/before crosswalk/point nearest intersection, fine $25.00; Lora Bailey, exceeded posted speed limit (6-10 mph over), fine… Read the rest
National Weather Service Extends Excessive Heat Warning
Janet Morales - August 16, 2010The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning until 9 pm Thursday, August 12 for Randolph and surrounding counties.
Temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit can be very dangerous, especially when the humidity is also high. Heat disorders are harmful to people of all ages, but their severity is likely to increase as people… Read the rest
Council denies street closure for Sidewalk Bazaar
Janet Morales - August 16, 2010A tie vote of the Moberly City Council Monday means a decades-long downtown tradition will still be held but will undergo restrictions due to safety concerns.
The annual Sidewalk Bazaar adds to the excitement of going back to school and allows parents opportunities for savings and businesses to make room for their fall lines. The… Read the rest
Commission RCHD hold hearing over sewer ordinance
Janet Morales - August 16, 2010The Randolph County Commission held a public hearing Tuesday, the first of three, to hear comments and answer questions regarding additions to the Randolph County on-site Wastewater Treatment Systems Ordinance.
The draft of the ordinance states the county commissions and the county health boards have jurisdiction over the formation of this type of ordinance. Present… Read the rest