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NCMC receives continued Accreditation

North Central Missouri College (NCMC) recently, received notice that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has continued full accreditation with reaffirmation scheduled for 2031-2032. College employees spent several years preparing materials to document that NCMC meets the standards for regional accreditation through HLC, and the college hosted an evaluation team visit in the fall.

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AAA: Missouri gas price average climbs as crude oil prices and demand for fuel increase

The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $3.16 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is five cents more compared to this day last week and is 94 cents more per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Missouri, drivers in St. Louis are paying the most on average at $3.20 while drivers in St. Joseph are paying the least at $3.09 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.48, which is six cents more compared to this day last week and $1.00 more than the price per gallon at this same time last year, according to AAA Gas Prices.

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Sheriff: Scammers will try anything

On Monday, Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox issued a statement concerning a new approach from scammers and he cautioned area residents not to share financial information with unknown sources. The statement reads: “Lately we have received reports that scammers have twisted their approach to citizens in attempt to steal their money.

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