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Patrick Leon Adamson, 72, of Patterson, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at his residence. Patrick was born November 11, 1949, to parents Winford Adamson and Corinne (Linsin) Adamson. Patrick was a loving son, brother, husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and great grandfather. Patrick served on the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Enterprise and…

Larry Dablemont   Maybe I have told this story a hundred times at various places where I speak to groups, wherever it might be. If you have read this before, I will get to something about the migrating birds I promised to write about last week. When I was only 11 years old, I started…

By Linda Hoskins   I got a very nice letter from Jeannine Muchow of Springfield, Illinois. She included several recipes, saying “Our kids, grandkids and great grandkids like home-made cookies for their birthdays.”. This first one is unlike any recipe that I have tried, but it sounds delicious! Jeannine says this recipe is very good, doesn’t…

Chris Dinkins Greetings Friends of the 144th! All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but what does all play and no work make Jack?   Work ethic is an attribute that employers value in every industry. Some one without any work skills but with good work ethic is more valuable than the…

Ozark National Scenic Riverways will be conducting two managed deer hunts in October at Big Spring.   These hunting opportunities are being extended to two special groups of the nation’s population, our youth and our military service members with permanent mobility impairments. The youth hunt will be held October 8 and 9. Anyone interested in…

Let’s Have A Real 8th District Debate! Congressman Smith voted in opposition to two bills that would have been of tremendous medical benefit to American veterans and their families (the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics and the Ensuring Veteran’s Smooth Transition Act). Though the Democrat dominated House passed both, the Senate was unable to pass…

Kayleigh Dunn and Jordan Harper would like to announce the birth of their daughter Rosemary Raidene Harper born on May 5 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. Grandparents to Rosemary are Tiegre Dunn and Erick Hudgens, Jim and Angie Harper. Atlas Harper is Rosemary’s sibling.  

Layne Aaren Welker Rose Morris and Levi Welker are proud to announce the birth of their son, Layne Aaren Welker. He was born at Parkland Health Center in Farmington on July 11. He weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce and 19.5-inches long. Airianna Welker is the proud big sister. Grandparents are Lisa Vaughn, Julie Hurst, Mary…

Fred Thomas Whited of Annapolis, Missouri passed away June 29, 2022 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born September 9, 1941 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Fred “Chuck” Davis and Martha “Doris” (Whited) Wright. Fred is survived by his daughter, Leslee Randazzo and her husband, Richard of…