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PSC to hold public hearing in Ameren electric rate case

The Missouri Public Service Commision will hold a public hearing in MoberlyMonday, March 7 in an electrice rate case filed by Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri.

The meeting will be held in the Blue Room at Moberly Area Community College. A PSC staff public information/question and answer session will start at 5:30 p.m. with… Read the rest

Snow, winds, gas price hikes hit RC

They say things happen in threes and it seems to have happened in Randolph County in the past week.

On Tuesday, there were actually people out in their shorts. It was colder Thursday and a few playful flakes could be seen in the morning. People who went out to lunch, did some shopping over… Read the rest

Commissioners facing winter head-on

With what could have been daunting obstacles, the Randolph County Commission has met problems with teamwork and creativity to keep the county running smoothly.
When it came to the blizzard of a few weeks ago, the Commission credits road crews with forethought and ingenuity in tackling the problem.
“We did something that

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Governor names Crutchfield as RC commissioner

Governor Jay Nixon announced Wednesday the appointment of Jerry Crutchfield, Huntsville, to fill the seat of Randolph County Commissioner for the Western district. The Commissioner’s position is being vacated by Randy Asbury who was elected District 22 representative in November.

Crutchfield is a native of Randolph County, a lifelong farmer and livestock market representative. He… Read the rest

Final overtime play rips state title from Hornets

Coach Curtis Jasper and a very disappointed Westran Hornet football team go home with a second place trophy.

The entire Hornet season rested on the final play in overtime as Valle Catholic thought long and hard on whether to kick the ball for the extra point or put it all on the line for twoRead the rest

County Collector offers tax payment tips

Shiela Miller, Randolph County Collector

Randolph County Real Estate and Personal Property tax statements have been mailed and taxpayers should be receiving them within a few days. Payment is due on or before December 31, 2010 for all Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes. Taxes become delinquent on January 1, 2011 and additional interest and… Read the rest

Assessor’s Notes

By Richard Tregnago

Randolph County Assessor

At this time of year a few questions or misconceptions about the county assessor’s work arise. Some people believe the assessor’s office mails the statements and collects the property taxes. In third class counties, such as Randolph County, the county collector has the responsibility of preparing and mailing the… Read the rest

Luetkemeyer Announces Disaster Assistance from Agriculture Department for 9th District Farmers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Small farmer and House Agriculture Committee member U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-9) announced farmers in seven counties in the 9th District of Missouri are eligible for assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to losses caused by excessive rainfall, flash flooding, flooding and high winds that occurred between February 1 through… Read the rest

A ‘Grateful Nation’ Celebrates Veterans

“Never was so much owed by so many to so few,” said Major Ian Fawks, D.O. as he quoted former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.

Fawks used this quotation to express appreciation to all veterans who have sacrificed to serve their country during the Veterans Tribute held at the Moberly VFW Saturday.

While Veterans Day… Read the rest

Community Thanksgiving Service

The Randolph County Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service will be held 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, at the First Assembly of God Church. Rev. Dave Reese, host pastor, will deliver the sermon. The theme will be “Celebrate His Goodness”. An offering for the Alliance’s benevolent ministries will be taken. Everyone is invited to attend regardless… Read the rest

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