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Lt. Gov. Wasinger urges travelers to skip I-70 for U.S. 36
Lt. Gov. David Wasinger urged travelers Tuesday to skip Interstate 70 when they can and cross northern Missouri on U.S.…
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Red Cross blood drive runs Tuesday afternoon at MACTEC Commons
An American Red Cross blood drive runs from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at 702 N. Missouri St. in Macon,…
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Why diesel costs more than gasoline as Macon County harvest runs
Diesel still runs about $2 a gallon above regular gasoline in Missouri this week for reasons that go beyond the…
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Excello man held on $20,000 cash-only bond in burglary case
An Excello man is being held on a $20,000 cash-only bond on felony charges of second-degree burglary, possession of a…
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Chariton Valley adopts Calix AI tools, cites nearly $500,000 savings
Chariton Valley Telephone has adopted Calix Agent Workforce Cloud to automate routine work as the Macon-based cooperative faces growing fiber…
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Daily brief: Fire engine bids due today; commission in session; blood drive Tuesday
Macon City bids. Sealed bids for the city's 1998 fire engine are due at 3 p.m. today, according to the…
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Shoulder work to restrict U.S. 36 westbound near Long Branch Oct. 5-9
Westbound traffic on U.S. Route 36 in Macon County will face a lane restriction for shoulder work from Oct. 5…
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Macon seeks employee benefits broker proposals by Oct. 9
The City of Macon is soliciting proposals for employee benefits brokerage and consulting services, with a 2 p.m. Oct. 9…
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Chariton Arcade adds Starwarden and Macon Street Run
Chariton Arcade has added two free browser games, Starwarden and Macon Street Run, at arcade.charitonmedia.com, according to the site and…
Sports Briefs
Macon 8, Scotland County 6 in softball
Macon beat Scotland County 8-6 in softball Saturday. Macon is 9-13 after the win.