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Debbie Davidson’s plans early in life were to pursue a career in accounting which she had studied at Randolph Community College.

(Treynor) -- Changes are coming soon for the Treynor Can Kennel.

In late May 2023 Community Opportunities, Inc. (COI) reached out to you, our community and friends asking for your assistance and support. We, the board members, explained the financial struggles the Sheltered Workshop was facing trying to keep the door open. These struggles are still ongoing and are due to a drastic reduction in market prices for recyclable goods, rising operating/utility expenses and unexpected funding shortfalls. We also expressed our fears that without immediate funding inte...

With the cost of living increasing exponentially, it’s tough for folks to stay in business these days. For Community Opportunities, a local non-profit that employs 47 developmentally-disabled adults, primarily providing recycling services to the community in an effort to keep local lakes and rivers free from pollution, the situation has grown dire. In the aftermath of a pandemic followed by record-high utility costs and a deteriorating building, the organization is on the verge of closing.

The Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia invites the community to its 54th annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 7.

The United Way of Northeast Missouri held their semi-annual Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Dukum Inn Wednesday evening raising $2,680.

Dunkirk native Louise (Olszewski) Carlson, 95, who was sharp as a tack and had a mind like a steel trap, slipped away peacefully the morning of Friday, April 21

The United Way of Northeast Missouri hosted it’s 2nd annual Charity Trivia Night on Saturday, April 1, at the Kirksville Moose Lodge. The winning team was "The Wallhuggers", who outperformed 22 other competitors and donated their winnings back to the the United Way. A total of $6,600 was raised through the charity event. 

Charities providing "enormous benefits and impact" to the Watford community were given a share of £11,000 in donations.

The United Way of Northeast Missouri (UWNEMO) will host It’s 2nd annual Charity Trivia Night on Saturday, April 1, from 7-10 p.m. at the Kirksville Moose Lodge. This year’s event will build upon last years hugely popular Trivia Night that welcomed 18 teams, raising over $5,000 for the 11 local agencies who are funded by the United Way of Northeast Missouri.