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Young for District 3 MCQC

Cindy Wood Young has announced her candidacy for Marion County Quorum Court Justice of the Peace, District 3. Born in Springfield, Missouri, Young jokes “As the old saying goes, ‘I got here as quick as I could,’” which, in her case, was at the age of five.
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Baxter-Marion RWA to meet

There will be a meeting of all members of Baxter-Marion Rural Water Association on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. All members are invited we will be discussing future plans to increase our user base.: Please come if at all possible.
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BH Auxiliary Fundraiser

Baxter Health Auxiliary will hold a 2-day Auxiliary Fundraiser- Linens Fair. There will be blankets, quilts, Sherpa throws, bamboo memory foam pillows, and all sizes and colors of bed linens available on Monday, February 26 from 7:00 a.m.
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Hutching Seeks Reelection for MCQC

is running to retain his seat as Justice of Peace for District 6. Rolin’s past work history includes working in management at Walt Disney World in Florida, founding and pastoring a church in Richmond, Virgina, and locally working as Deputy coroner, and Election Commissioner in Marion County.
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Securing the Border

Rep. Rick Crawford During a recent visit to the border at Eagle Pass, Texas, I was both shocked and saddened by the state of our nation’s border with Mexico. I saw firsthand the people and drugs being smuggled across our border with Mexico and heard from law enforcement from across the country tasked with handling this assault on America’s national security. As it stands today, our border is not secure and therefore the American people are not safe. 2023 saw a record number of border encounters.
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The Teacher

I reckon I was in the third grade the first time I floated the Mississippi. What a sight to behold, the big steamers coming up and down the river.
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