As Christmas approaches, families sometimes look for ways to help others.In Andrew County one of the ways families can help children is by participating in Toys for Tots.This is an official program of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit charity.Locally, Don Crigger, a U.S.
I remember sitting in the seats of Arrowhead Stadium on an unseasonably warm day on January 11, 2004. The 13-3 Kansas City Chiefs were the number two seed on a path of destiny to take on the number one seed New England Patriots for the AFC Championship.
The Savannah Savages took a step or two in the right direction last season, winning nine games after a combined seven wins the previous two seasons. This season, the Savages hope to continue the process of improving.“I feel like last year we had some really positive moments,” Savannah head coach Jordan Richman said.
Six-year-old Amazonia girl, Nora Treece landed her first buck ever this deer season.Nora and her dad, Zach Treece, were hunting in Davies County on a family farm on Nov. 23.She successfully hunted a eight-point buck with a perfect shot from a Rossi single shot .223 rifle.This was Nora's first year deer hunting..
Few animals are as easily identified as the red fox. Children from a very young age know a picture of a fox when they see one.As part of my job, I frequently give mammal programs to children of all ages and the fox is without a doubt one of their absolute favorites.
The St. Joseph-based MidCity Excellence (MCE) group is holding their Christmas Joy event on Dec.
After 23 years of dedicated service, Andrew County Mutual Insurance agent Terry Evans will retire on Dec. 31st."Terry has been a valued member of our team, known for his unwavering loyalty to his insureds and his commitment to the company," said Kailea Nauman, Andrew County Mutual company manager.A lifelong farmer, who grew up in Andrew County, Terry has deep roots in the community.