February 2025

False Morel

Not all fungi is created equal; one rocket-fuel injected mushroom could give you more than a stomach ache.Spring will be here soon; many individuals are already looking forward to warm weather and time spent outside in the sunshine.Spring also means mushroom season. Avid mushroom hunters and aficionados begin anticipating the next season before the dust has even settled on the current season.What are these fans of mushrooms so anxious to find? The morel of course! There are several species of morel mushrooms, and all are considered edible, with variable palatable differences.

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Savages preparing for districts and feeling good doing it

The Savannah Savage boys wrestlers are gearing up for the much-anticipated Class 2 District 4 tournament starting Friday, Feb. 21.With the event just around the corner, the team is not only focused on sharpening their skills on the mat but also proudly showcasing their brand-new warm-ups, thanks to the unwavering support from the Matside Savage Club and a generous donation from Coder Haggard Lehr Real Estate Group.The members and sponsors that make up the Matside Savage Club, formed to bring support and awareness to the Savannah High School Wrestling program, have been instrumental in supporting the wrestling team.

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Former Savannah resident pleads guilty to federal felony financial crimes

A former Savannah resident was hired in 2018 by the Savannah R-III School District as a bookkeeper and things were fine until November 2023 when the district's bookkeeping system began discovering problems. A federal investigation precluded them from talking about specifics even though folks on the internet had a lot to say.However, no one knew the full scope of the problems until a plea agreement between the U.S.

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Village approves ban for cargo containers

The Village Board of Country Club approved an ordinance that deals with cargo containers on Feb. 11.It was the second reading of the ordinance.Board member Ashley Albers made the motion, and board member Tammy O’Meara-Chambers seconded the motion, which was approved 5-0.Board member Patti Long said she is happy that the ordinance was approved.“We’ve been working on this for eight months,” she said.The ordinance deals with cargo containers and is part of the Village’s zoning regulations; it went into effect immediately.The ordinance says that the presence of cargo or shipping containers in certain zoning districts affects the public health, safety, welfare and aesthetics of the village.

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Bail denied for defendant charged with elder exploitation

A 51-year-old Savannah resident was brought from jail for another court hearing on Feb.11.Jason Robert Todd faces two felony charges. The first is financial exploitation of the elderly and the second is felony stealing.Associate Circuit Judge Emily Bauman wanted to know if Todd had hired a defense attorney.Todd informed the judge he was hiring Mark Wissehr, who hadn't supplied the court with a formal notice of his appearance in the case.

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Stetson rallies late to edge baseball on final day of Puerto Rico Challenge

Stetson rallied from a three-run deficit to edge University of Missouri baseball, 9-7, Sunday afternoon, overcoming another strong offensive showing by the Tigers on the final day of the Puerto Rico Challenge at Yldefonso Solá Morales Stadium.The Tigers, who built a pair of early two-run leads, touched up Stetson pitching for seven runs on 10 hits over the first six innings. Mateo Serna led Mizzou with his second consecutive two-hit effort (2-for-4) performance, Blake Simpson registered a 2-for-5 day at the plate that included the first home run of his MU career.For the second consecutive day in Caguas, the Tigers powered up, this time belting three home runs, taking a 7-4 lead on Simpson's solo shot in the fifth, after Cameron Benson and Pierre Seals went deep on back-to-back at-bats in the third inning to snap a 4-4 deadlock.

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House of Representatives supports foster children

On Day One, Speaker Jon Patterson promised that the House Republicans' first bill passed and sent to the Senate would be one that supports our Missouri foster children.Thursday, the House passed Rep. Melissa Schmidt’s House Bill 737, which ensures that federal benefits intended for foster children are used solely for their unmet needs, rather than being absorbed by the state.

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Mattress fundraiser this Sunday

Looking for new mattress and a good cause? The Savannah High School Band's second annual Mattress Fundraiser is on Feb. 23.This one-day sale will give people the opportunity to save big on all of the name brands and styles of sleep stuff you would find in a store.There will be over 15 different styles of beds on display for customers to try.

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