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Verona voters say ‘yes’ to transportation tax

Published by education on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 7:00am

Verona voters approved a transportation tax during the special election on Nov. 5.
The ballot issue, a sales tax of one-half of one-percent received 19 “Yes” votes and 12 “No” votes, according to results provided by the Lawrence County Clerk’s office.

New Agriculture Education Center will open door to hosting other university functions

Published by education on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 7:00am

The Southwest Research Center opened the doors of their new Agriculture Education Center to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on Friday, Oct. 25. An estimated 120 people attended the event.

Veterans Day on Veterans Way honors members of armed services with community barbecue, recognition

Published by education on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 7:00am

Area residents gather to show respect, appreciation at Missouri Veterans Home/Mt. Vernon

Miller raises water rates following Mo. Rural Water Assoc. recommendation

Published by education on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 7:00am

Former MPD Lt. Randall Bruce pays restitution, brother Joshua Bruce still faces eight felony charges
The Miller Board of Aldermen passed two ordinances changing the city’s water and wastewater rates during their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Heisner named Aldo Sebben Award winner for second straight year

Published by education on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 3:18pm

Mt. Vernon Cheer places second at regionals

Published by education on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 3:16pm

New Agriculture Education Center will open door to hosting other university functions

Published by education on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 3:15pm

Veterans Day on Veterans Way honors members of armed services with community barbecue, recognition

Published by education on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 3:14pm

Lawrence Co. murderer dies behind bars

Published by education on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 7:00am

A murderer convicted in a Lawrence County Court has died in prison. Brandon Hutchison, 44, who was convicted of the shooting murders of Aurora brothers Ronald and Brian Yates in 1996, died of natural causes while serving a life sentence at the South Central Correctional Center in Licking.

Meek’s closes in Mt. Vernon

Published by education on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 7:00am

Meek’s Lumber and Hardware in Mt. Vernon has closed its doors. It wasn’t immediately clear when the store closed for business, but on Monday, Nov. 4, a sign posted on the storefront announced the store’s closing, and directed customers to the nearest location, at 827 Jerome Lane in Monett.

Lawrence County Record

312 S. Hickory St.
Mt. Vernon, MO, 65712
www.lawrencecountyrecord.com

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