Changes are coming to Clarke’s middle-school handbook, and students might want to take heed.Two changes include jurisdictional and behavior expectations and attendance and policy procedures.SogardClarke Middle School Principal Jeff Sogard spoke about the handbook during a June 10 school-board meetin
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The past weekend’s first-ever American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Clarke County raised $22,483 to support the society’s mission of saving lives from cancer.More than 20
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Clarke County-SCICF board held a grant awards presentation at Expressions by Mosaic May 29 to award nearly $18,000 in grants to local non-profits.Organizations receiving grant
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The Clarke softball team improved to 13-6 for the season Monday with a 12-1 win over Davis County, highlighted by a pair of home runs.The Lady Indians totaled nine home runs i
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George Wilson, 72, of Mystic, formerly of Hopeville, died June 15, 2013, at Ottumwa Regional Medical Center.Burial was 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Union Cemetery in Clarke
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Donald Byerly, 77, of Osceola died June 12, 2013.Services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorials
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Mary and Martha are two of the most incredible women we find in the Bible.They were among Jesus’ followers. One of my favorite stories about them is when Jesus comes to their
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The recent IRS scandal ought to be a wake-up call to every person who call themselves Christian. We are losing our freedom of religion and fast.When Benjamin Franklin emerged
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The family of Charles and Eva Mae Shannon is hosting a card shower in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple was married June 21, 1948, at St. Edward’s Catholic C
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By Tom MurrOsceolaIn this past week there has been challenges to the freedom of the press. Freedom of the press has a long-standing history in American history. From the Revol
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On May 7, the voters of Osceola, Woodburn and Murray voted overwhelmingly to support the Local Option Sales and Services [Tax] (LOSST) currently in place and dedicated to pay
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