Being popular in middle school doesn’t necessarily mean being well-liked. A new study from a researcher at the University of Missouri found that middle school students generally consider wellliked classmates to be those who are high achieving academically as well as helpful, kind and cooperative.
In celebration of the life and legacy of late civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., WGU Missouri has launched a new scholarship for those who have always dreamed of completing their college degrees and advancing their careers but faced challenges along the way that prevented them from moving forward. The fully online, nonprofit university will award $75,000 in scholarships to new and returning students to provide support and help encourage them to fulfill their educational goals. The “I Have a Dream” scholarships are open to new and returning students enrolling in any of WGU’s 60-plus undergraduate and graduate degree programs in information technology, business, teacher education and health professions, including nursing. Each scholarship is valued at up to $4,000 and will be credited to students’ accounts at a rate of $1,000 per six-month term, renewable for up to four terms. Applications are being accepted now through June 30 at missouri.wgu. edu/dream.
Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox released a list of incidents, most wanted persons arrests and more as of Dec. 28.
Whiteman Air Force Base has canceled the Wings Over Whiteman Air and Space Show, tentatively scheduled for June 2022. A press release says base officials canceled the event due to competing mission priorities.
Amaryllis are topical plants grown for their spectacular tubular flower. Whether for a novice or an experienced gardener they make an excellent choice for a gift. They are often given as gifts and seen blooming near the Christmas and holiday season. There are several different colors to choose from but the red and white are favorites around the holiday season. Amaryllis are easy to grow, need little care and don’t take up much space. These plants are great in an office if enough light is available.
NEW PASTOR FOR LUDLOW. The Ludlow Community and Dawn Federated Churches will welcome a new pastor this month. The church will be led by Pastor Mark and Dena Sievering. Mark is the son of Auggie and Joy Sievering of Mooresville.
yden Spencer, a Junior at Mendon Northwest R-1 School, won the Missouri American Legion District Two Oratorical contest. The District Two Contest was held Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Chillicothe Veterans Building. Spencer presented a speech, with no notes, on the United States Constitution and then an impromptu three-to-five-minute speech on the Eighth Amendment. Pictured is Kenneth Stark District Two Oratorical Chairman, Phyllis Campbell District Two Commander, Ayden Spencer (speech winner), brothers Bryson and Payton, parents Scott and Kathy Spencer.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, (MSHP) a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply and is offering testing at nine different locations in Missouri. Those who successfully complete testing will be eligible to continue in the selection process for the 115th Recruit Class, scheduled to begin training on July 5, 2022. The application deadline is Feb. 2, 2022.
From now through 22 send the Livingston County Library your favorite travel picture with a brief description; be sure to include the name of the place you visited as well as your name. Staff will post these travel logs on the library’s Facebook page for all to see. From Jan. 24-29 patrons can vote on the place we would like most to visit based on the submissions. There will be a small prize for the patron who submits the winning travel log. Submissions should be emailed to Jon@livingstoncountylibrary.org.
Last week, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 22-1 to consolidate Missouri’s early childhood advisory groups into one with the creation of the Missouri Early Childhood State Advisory Council.