The Moberly Mirror

County suffers extreme weather, prepares for new school year

Many 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. To pick up a copy of the Moberly Mirror and County Observer or to subscribe, come downtown to 411 W. Reed, across from Best TV. You can also pick up a copy at the following locations. If you have a business and would like to carry the Mirror for us, please give us a call at 263-1411. Stay cool, dry and safe! - JM Locations where the Mirror can be found: VFW Post 2654 1347 S. Morley, Moberly Riley’s Self Service 1634 HWY JJ, Moberly Moberly Travel Center 600 E 24, Moberly Mares Tire 901 S. Morley, Moberly Cooper ‘s Oak Winery 96 W. Jones, Higbee Mainstreet Mercantile, Clark Skyview Country Market, Huntsville S & M Cafe 208 W. Martin, Cairo SBS Art Department, 214 N. 4th, Moberly Xpress Liquor, 402 S. Morley, Moberly The Finish Line, 1578 Highway JJ Route A Country Store

Moberly furthers plans for new high school

Construction 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

From tragedy has come an outreach to help others going through similar tragedy and monies to go towards research to keep it from happening to anyone else.

Sudden 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

The 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

By 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

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

Lowe’s contributes $8,720 to MMS outdoor learning project

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Gena McCluskey, Assistant Superintendent Moberly School District, Jeff Emory, Manager Moberly Lowe’s, Wes Land, Assistant Principal Moberly Middle School, and Mark Penny, Superintendent of Schools Moberly School District

Moberly School District has received an $8,720 grant from the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational foundation for an outdoor learning center located behind Moberly… Read the rest

EEZ eases way for new jobs, investment in Chariton County

The Missouri Department of Economic Development has announced approval

of state tax credits for a Triplett business under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) program to

assist in the creation of new jobs and investment in Chariton County. Hampton Alternative

Energy Products, LLC an affiliate of Hampton Feed Lot, Inc has been approved for $119, 204… Read the rest

From the Edge

BY DARYL PERKINS

Guest Columnist

Have you ever sat down with a bag of chips and asked yourself how many calories are in those chips? You turn the bag over and say..hum, only 150 calories, that’s not so bad. You conveniently fail to see the next words, “per serving,” and you proceed to chomp down… Read the rest

Federal judge overturns 2006 funeral protest Law

Senate President Pro Tem Charlie Shields

“In 2006, we passed a law banning the picketing and protesting of funeral services. The law passed swiftly with broad support because no one wanted to see a repetition of the protest led by members of the Westboro Baptist Church at the funeral of Edward Lee Myers, a specialist… Read the rest