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Use caution when purchasing an electric space heater
By Jim CrawfordField Specialist in Agricultural EngineeringUniversity of Missouri ExtensionWith the first cold evenings signaling winter is approaching, I have received several inquiries about space heaters. It can be expensive to heat a home so many people are looking for ways to save a few dollars on their heating costs. One method is to turn…
Entertainment
‘Starlight: A Musical Toast’ to Celebrate Broadway
CHILLICOTHE — Broadway music spanning more than a century will take center stage Sept. 25 when the Chillicothe Theatre Co. presents “Starlight: A Musical Toast.” The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge, 401 Harvester Road. Tickets are $15. Directed by Dustin Rennells, the production will feature 18 local singers coming…
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Meadville’s Taryn Ficken earns eighth-place finish at state cross country meet
Taryn Ficken, center, took 8th place in the State Cross Country meet in Columbia on Nov. 7.Drake Ramsay photo. By Angie HutschreiderMeadville sophomore Taryn Ficken turned in a strong performance at the 2026 Missouri State High School Cross Country Championships, earning an eighth-place finish in the Class 1 girls race Saturday, Nov. 7, in Columbia.Ficken…