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The motorists claim white-out conditions come out of nowhere and were followed by fires and sounds of explosions. Officials believe a snow squall clouded visibility, contributing to the crash.
A crash involving multiple vehicles closed part of a highway Monday morning in Schuylkill County.
About a dozen people came to the Pettis County Commissioner's Chambers at the Pettis County Courthouse, 415 S. Ohio, on Wednesday morning to speak with all three Commissioners about a proposed landfill in western Pettis County. The meeting actually started at 9:24 a.m., with the arrival of Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney Phillip Sawyer, who was delayed by family obligations. David Gerken, representing Pettis County First, spoke first, asking the Commissioners collectively, “are you with us or against us?” Eastern Commissioner Baeza, much later in the meeting, said he “cannot support ...
Proposed Landfill in Pettis County Causes Huge Concern David Gerken, 71, of La Monte, representing Concerned Citizens of Pettis County, was the first to speak. He said that Pettis County Development Company (not affiliated in any way with Economic Development Sedalia-Pettis County (EDSPC), has conducted a geological survey for a landfill, but is referring to the business as a recycling project. The third-generation farmer said he doesn't want to see what's coming to Pettis County. “Our group is not opposed to recycling, however we are opposed to another landfill in our county. My anticipati...
She was presented with a certificate of appreciation from Sedalia Mayor John Kehde. The other award recipients were not present Monday night, including David Gerken, collection system foreman for the WPC Department, for 15 years of service, and Courtney Blaszczk, pre-treatment storm water coordinator for the WPC Department, for five years of service. The meeting then continued with a budget amendment pertaining to the cost share for Missouri Main Street Connection, Inc., for a “People Energizing Places” grant program. The City is partnering with MMSC and agreed to a 75-25 split of expense...