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It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. And they do it willingly — dig in the dirt that is. ... Read more

Thursday, May 17, 2012 |

News

Employment services set high bar

Employment Services Supervisor Missy McGaw cited a recent study conducted by Johnson and Johnson for the Department of Mental Health. Released earlier this year, the survey ranked Tri-County as the top overall community mental health center in Missouri for placing clients in jobs. The organization was also ranked third in terms of the number of placements relative to the number clients served. ... Read more

Deputy sheriff charged with 2 felonies

Hospital trustees OK contract with ER group

Sheltered workshops in jeopardy?

With Nixon’s approval, cell phones could be added to no call list

The General Assembly passed legislation Tuesday, May 15, that would allow Missourians to register their cell phones with the state’s “no call list.” ... Read more

Missouri State Parks encourages participation in Kids to Parks Day

Lawmakers move through bills as session nears end

With week left in session, legislative focus unclear

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Election News

Democratic Party state convention set for June 9

The Missouri Democratic Party will hold its 2012 State Convention on Saturday, June 9, at the Lodge of Four Seasons at the Lake of the Ozarks. ... Read more

Ridgeway challenges Porter in commission primary

Redistricting boundaries stand; map splits Liberty in 2

Armitage, Evans win school board

Redistricting ruling stands; Liberty split in two

Community Living

First-time moviegoer gives ‘awesome’ rating

John Alexander “Alec” Barber has not spent much time around crowds in his young life, but this past weekend he joined the throngs of moviegoers who pushed “Marvel’s The Avengers” box office revenue past the $100 million mark for the second week in a row. ... Read more

REVIEW: Superb acting, entertaining storyline keeps audience guessing

Thousands of Missourians to bike to work May 18

Carolyn’s Country Cousins launches fundraiser for child’s surgery

Film about Civil War battle to air on public television May 17

Liberty Youth Chorus offers music camp

Music in the grass may 12

Resourceful reward

MOVIE REVIEW: “The Avengers” lives up to hype

Liberty ride for MS is May 19

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Opinion

Weather safety paramount — no matter what

An acquaintance of mine put it best last Saturday: “Better safe than dead.” ... Read more

Children don’t know ‘strangers’

Like mother like daughter

Armitage, Evans our picks for Liberty Board of Education

Liberty school district patrons are lucky they have so many good candidates to pick from for two open seats on the seven-member school board. ... Read more

Something is wrong with housing start numbers

Liberty’s a recycling champion

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Blogs

Kearney snaps Liberty's district run

Liberty had won six consecutive district titles in girls soccer. ... Read more

Rugby Anyone?

It's playoff time for spring sports. ... Read more

Fireworks show set for tonight at North

Liberty North baseball will send out its seniors with a bang - literally. ... Read more

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Sports

DISTRICT BASEBALL UPDATE: Jays Repeat

Make it two in a row for the Liberty baseball team. ... Read more

THUMBS UP EFFORT: Weather does not prevent boys from dominating

THUMBS UP EFFORT: Hurdlers feed off each other, lead girls’ district charge

Eagles take successful first step

Two Blue Jays make all-state

Thrilling doubles win clinches team title

Jays just miss playoffs

Volkmann’s heroics put top seed in finals

Last-inning rally spoils possible first-round upset

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Schools

Missouri to participate in computer GED test pilot program

GED test registration and scheduling at the pilot locations will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. GED testing on computer will be offered locally at the Metropolitan Community College-Business & Technology Campus in Kansas City beginning Wednesday, May 23. ... Read more

Students dig history

Development incentive plan worries school board

250 high school students to shift North

Former human resources employee sues Liberty school district

School boundaries close to final

Former district employee alleges discrimination, retaliation

School district obeyed ethics law

Blue Jay Tower lease with Northwest official

Ethics commission dismisses complaint against school district

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Kansas City Chiefs

Rucker's Chiefs tryout leads to signing

Martin Rucker will likely make a return trip to St. Joseph this summer. ... Read more

Chiefs owner talks about first and next 50 years

KANSAS CITY — Unlike their in-state NFL counterpart, the owner of the Kansas City Chiefs said there should be no uncertainty about where his team will play in the future. ... Read more

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