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It's always football season in Rich Hill

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS WOULD BE PROUD This bush-turned-Patrick Mahomes sits proudly in the yard of Larry Hacker in Rich Hill following a 'haircut' and some added touches.

Even though the first pre-season game doesn't happen until August 9th, the Hacker's will be ready for kickoff like clockwork- maybe we should say yardwork?

Osage Valley warns of scam

It has been brought to our attention that individuals are going door to door claiming to be in a partnership with Osage Valley Electric to install solar systems. We are in no way affiliated or partnered with any solar installation companies or individuals.

Congratulations to Ida Jolliff, RN

Ida has been part of our Emergency Department team since 2019 as a CNA, and she recently passed her board exam to become a Registered Nurse. She’s now continuing her work in the ED in her new role—and we couldn’t be more proud of her accomplishment.

Join us in celebrating Ida’s achievement!

Courtesy Bates County Memorial Hospital

'Devil in the Ozarks' fugitive captured

Escaped inmate, convicted murderer and rapist Grant Hardin who once served as the police chief in Gateway, Arkansas, was captured yesterday afternoon less than 2 miles from the state prison in Calico Rock where he escaped.

Hardin has been the focus of a nationwide manhunt for the past two weeks as he gained notoriety as the subject of the 2023 documentary “Devil in the Ozarks’’ about his 1997 rape of a school teacher and 2017 murder of a water department worker.

The investigation continues as Hardin remains in custody following his escape May 25th dressed as a prison guard.

Department of Agriculture Announces Grants for Missouri Specialty Crop Production

The deadline to apply for 2025 funding is July 2, 2025.

(JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Interested individuals, community organizations and research institutions working to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Missouri should submit their application by Wednesday, July 2.

USDA defines specialty crops as fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, honey, horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. The Department offers this grant program to expand markets on local, regional and international levels, develop distribution channels for specialty crops, and catalyze education, research, marketing, promotion, food safety strategies and crop-specific solutions for pests and diseases.

The Department will consider grant awards up to a maximum of $50,000 for a specific project with a two-year grant period. Funded projects are eligible to receive grant funds on a quarterly reimbursement schedule. No advance payments will be made.

Applications for the upcoming fiscal year must be submitted to the Department by 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 2. Applications will be evaluated and selected projects will be included in the Missouri State Plan for USDA review and approval. A list of previously funded projects is available on the Department’s website.

The application form and additional details are available online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.

For more information about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and its programs, visit the Department online at Agriculture.Mo.Gov.