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by Michael Boyink / [email protected] “ATTENTION: LUCKY WINNER” A Douglas County resident brought in a letter this week that started with those words. Maybe you got one too. Don’t believe it. While there is a Mega Millions Lottery game in Madrid, Spain, it’s not awarding prizes to people in the USA. And it’s not awarding prizes…

by Michael Boyink / [email protected] On Thursday, January 30th, representatives from the Douglas County Herald attended the Missouri Press Day at the Missouri Capitol. After hearing a review of various proposed bills that may affect the newspaper industry, press members were addressed by different state officials. Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, a father of twin boys with…

According to the Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis –– Missouri has the nation’s 10th highest death rate due to heart disease. As calendars turn to a new month, February is an appropriate time to revisit New Year resolutions –– to reexamine goals set at the onset of the new year. Most generally, our new year…

 CBCO says critical need for type O Negative and AB Plasma – Donors encouraged to give now.  JAN. 29, 2020 – Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is experiencing a critical shortage of type O Negative red cells and AB Plasma.  According to the organization, donations are needed immediately to ensure adequate reserve levels…

By FLW Communications MANY, La. – Boater Cody Huff of Ava, Missouri – a standout collegiate angler for Bethel University – brought a five-bass limit to the scale Saturday totaling 17 pounds, 15 ounces to win the three-day Toyota Series at Toledo Bend Reservoir. Huff’s three-day total of 15 bass weighing 61-11 gave him the…