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INDIANAPOLIS (November 1, 2022) – Military veterans in and around Lafayette, Saline, Howard, Benton, Pettis and Hickory Counties are invited for a special service session hosted by American Legion Post 642 located at 2016 W Main St. in Sedalia on November 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Legion staff will be available to discuss veterans’ benefits, the Legion’s legislative efforts, membership opportunities and service to the community. A veterans service officer will be available to discuss claims and other benefits questions. In keeping with the over 100 years of tradition of The American Legion, the American Legion posts in this area will focus on community service and assistance to veterans. The scope and nature of the posts’ community service is determined by its members and with input from local civic and community officials.

MARSHALL (Oct. 25, 2022) — The Missouri Valley College Division of Fine Arts presents the MVC Theatre Ensemble’s production of “30 Neo-Futurist Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, 30 Plays in 60 Minutes,” by Greg Allen, Nov. 3-5 at 7:30 p.m., nightly in the Eckilson- Mabee Theatre. This fast-paced evening of theater is based on the Neo-futurist aesthetic which is an evolving, multi-faceted theatrical aesthetic built on a belief in truthful, direct communication between the performer and the audience. This movement was spearheaded by Greg Allen at the Chicago-based Neofuturist Theater where, “Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind,” has been performed since 1988.

KANSAS CITY (Oct. 19, 2022) — Community Blood Center (CBC) announced another blood emergency today, their second in 75 days and 4th in 2022, as the region’s blood supply is once again at a 1-2 day supply.

The Saline County Historical Society’s annual picnic scheduled for Oct. 15 at Indian Foothills Park has been cancelled. Follow the organization on Facebook for updates… Login to continue reading Login…