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The Morgan County Library Board of Trustees in their October board meeting agreed to remove library fines from the circulation policy. According to policies revised Oct. 13, there are still some restrictions in place, including the following: Overdue materials must be returned before any additional materials can be checked out. For late materials, library patrons

The City of Versailles has designated certain streets as “high priority” during a snow emergency. The director of public works, Charles Hibdon, after reviewing information from the Versailles Police Department, Missouri Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Weather Service, has the authority to declare a “snow emergency” in the city limits. The following streets are

Time for Christmas Cheer Happy December from the Royal! Can you believe how quickly the end of 2022 is approaching? I can’t. Seems like just a couple of weeks ago we were complaining about how hot it was. Now, it’s pitch dark at 5 p.m. The good news is just a couple more weeks (OK,

by Vicki Wood The Laurie Board of Alderman in their meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22, at City Hall in Laurie, approved the resignation of Ward II Aldermen Josh Loganbill. Loganbill has moved out of the Ward II district. Laurie Mayor Hugh Smith reported he has a couple of candidates to consider filling the vacant seat. After

Versailles Rural Fire Protection District Fire Chief Jim Towles reported to the district board in their regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Versailles, there was water running into Station 3 after rain showers. It was suggested drains be cut to detour the water. In other station maintenance matters, a garage door was broken at Station

Dustin Pryor rings a bell Monday, Nov. 28 in front of Walmart in Versailles for the Salvation Army’s annual Christmas “Red Kettle” campaign. Money raised is used to help those in need and the bell ringing is a sure sound of the holiday season. Pryor is an associate at Walmart and volunteered his time to