Newsletter Early Week

Why newspapers aren't so black and white
I’ll admit, when it comes to the English language, I have some pet peeves that extend far beyond what is considered grammatically correct.

Merkel surrenders, posts bond
TROY – A former Lincoln County sheriff’s deputy accused of lying under oath resulting in the murder conviction of an innocent man turned himself in today a week after being charged with felony perjury. Michael Allen Merkel, 44, surrendered during a bond reduction hearing Tuesday afternoon.
Schnelle pleads guilty to reduced charge
A Hawk Point police officer facing multiple driving while intoxicated charges pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser offense in one of the two cases.
Missouri upgrades WIC to allow remote benefits loading
Missourians receiving federal food assistance for low-income women and children will face fewer administrative hurdles to get benefits after the state this month modernized its system.

Report: Missouri lagging behind in children's health
Missouri ranked in the bottom third of all states for children’s health, according to a report released Monday — due in part to a high rate of child and teen deaths.

STATE CHAMPIONS!
What do you get when you take 31 young ladies from two different schools and play 21 soccer games in 60 days?

MDC, Maramec Spring Park honors veterans with Free Fishing Day
St. JAMES, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) joins the James Foundation in honoring our veterans with a Veterans’ Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 14 at Maramec Spring Park.
Hawk Point Police Officer Facing Multiple DWI Charges
HAWK POINT - A Hawk Point police officer has been prohibited from driving while on duty but remains actively employed as he faces multiple driving while intoxicated charges.

A New Nominee for The Auction Hall of Fame
As soon as I saw it, I knew it had to be mine.