The Doe Run Company’s (Doe Run) Maroon mine rescue team was awarded first place overall at the 2023 Southwestern Regional Mine Rescue Contest in Ruidoso, New Mexico, on April 13. Their achievement capped off multiple awards, including first place on the Mine Rescue Field, second place in Bench Technician and fourth place in First Aid.…

Piedmont Police Department to Participate in Click It or Ticket Enforcement Piedmont, Missouri – Police Department will be joining with statewide law enforcement May 22 – June 04, 2023 for a statewide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization to step up enforcement on Missouri’s seat belt law. More than 5 out of 10 people killed in…

A Piedmont man died Wednesday night when his SUV rolled over multiple times. The wreck occurred in Diaz in Northeast Arkansas. Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 8:40 p.m. May 17 on State Highway 367. Nathan A. Spears, 34, was southbound when his 1999 Chevy Tahoe crossed the centerline and northbound lane. It…

Over the past year, the Wayne County Commission has used the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) the county received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to make improvements in many areas of the county. Funding guidelines emphasized using funds for COVID-19 related expenses as well as to water, sewer and broadband infrastructure.…

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on May 3. Awarded contracts include pavement repairs, intersection improvements, sidewalk improvements, a culvert replacement, guardrail and guard cable repairs, slope repairs, and sign installation projects. Contracts include the following: A $575,000 contract was awarded to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc.,…

Attorney General Andrew Bailey said Wednesday, May 3, he was considering action to oust the Iron County sheriff, who is accused of helping a friend in a parental kidnapping plot. “Yes, that matter is under review,” Bailey said of Iron County Sheriff Jeff Burkett, who was released from the Jefferson County Jail last week after…

Susan Smith Kline Mother’s Day in the United States is usually celebrated with gifts, brunch, and flowers though it started as a political statement. Mothering Day in Ireland and the UK is celebrated much the same though their origins are based on religion and the holiday coincides with the last Sunday in Lent. In Egypt,…

By Rhonda Boyer On Sunday, April 30, 2023, St. Catherine’s of Sienna Catholic Church celebrated its 150 Anniversary along with confirmation of four youngsters. We were blessed to have Bishop Edward Rice, Fr. J Friedel, Fr. Mark Binder and Fr. Shoby Mathew join us in our celebration followed by a delicious potluck. Piedmont Mass was…