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Filing underway for April 2023 elections

Filing is now underway for several offices, which voters will decided on April 4, 2023. Chillicothe voters are going to be asked to cast their votes for the following offices: Mayor, Councilman-at-Large, 1st Ward Councilman, 2nd Ward Councilman, 3rd Ward Councilman, 4th Ward Councilman, City Auditor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney and City Constable, for a term of two (2) years.

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Time for tax-loss harvesting?

For a variety of reasons, such as higher interest rates, rising inflation and supply chain issues, the financial markets were volatile in 2022 — and this volatility probably showed up in your investment statements. Yet, while you may have been less than happy about your investment returns this year, the volatility and depressed prices may offer you some opportunities at tax time.

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AAA: Streak of Missouri gas price average above $3/gal ends at 317 consecutive days

The statewide gas price average in Missouri is $2.89 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Missouri Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 15 cents less compared to this day last week and is eight cents less per gallon compared to this day last year. Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Missouri, drivers in Cape Girardeau are paying the most on average at $3.14 while drivers in Columbia are paying the least at $2.63 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $3.33, which is 14 cents less compared to this day last week and one cent less than the price per gallon at this same time last year, according to AAA Gas Prices.

Read MoreAAA: Streak of Missouri gas price average above $3/gal ends at 317 consecutive days