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The Quiet Caregiver 

By Kristin Dudley Every day, millions of Americans wake up and go to work. But many of them start another job before they ever clock in. They help a parent get…

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Meadville Teacher Nominated for Missouri Regional Teacher of the Year

A Meadville R-IV School District educator has earned statewide recognition after being selected as a nominee for Missouri’s 2027 Regional Teacher of the Year program. Emily Gunnels was recently announced as one of the educators nominated for the honor, which recognizes outstanding classroom teachers from across Missouri for excellence in teaching, leadership and student achievement.

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2026 CHS Graduates Soon to Start College Sports Careers

Following their signings of scholarship letters-of-intent during the 2025-26 school year, new Chillicothe High School alumni Maicee Albrecht and Tylin Smith soon will commence college-level phases of their athletics careers. After earning All-State recognition for helping lead the 2025 CHS softball Lady Hornets to the Class 3 state championship – the stellar program’s first state…

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The Quiet Caregiver 

By Kristin Dudley Every day, millions of Americans wake up and go to work. But many of them start another job before they ever clock in. They help a parent get dressed. They organize medications. They…

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Smart Financial Moves to Make Before Year-End

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting…