As Halloween creeps closer, keep fire safety in mind

NFPA Urges Fire Safety Precautions for Halloween The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging families to take precautions against fire hazards this Halloween. Between 2020 and …

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Carey G. Breshers, 65 December 31, 1960 - October 17, 2026
Carey G. Breshears, age 65, of Macks Creek, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his home. He was born December 31, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Wilford and Betty (Osborn) …
Cheryl Ann Teer, 76
Cheryl Ann Teer, age 76, of Wheatland, MO passed away October 23, 2026 at Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, MO.   She was born May 25, 1950 at Kansas City, MO., the daughter of Joe B. and …
Charles LeRoy Dryer, 79
Charles LeRoy Dryer was called home October 17, 2026 at Wheatland, MO at the age of 79. He was born October 29, 1946, in Holden, MO., to Roy and Virginia Dryer.   He was one of six siblings: …
John Monroe Gates, Jr., 60 October 16, 1965 - October 13, 2026
John Monroe Gates, Jr., “Jack,” age 60, of Cross Timbers, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at his home. Jack was born October 16, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of John …
James F. Moore, 82
James F. Moore, 82, of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away on September 28, 2026, at Mercy Hospital. He was born on March 8, 1944, to William and Leona Moore. James worked as an EMT and later at Fivestar …
Sports
Lady Hornets Softball Honoring family, friends and Seniors
The Lady Hornets softball team, family & friends honored senior leaders Allison Simmons and Bella Stites after their last home game this season. Simmons has played four year and Stites played …
Come Support your Runners from Hermitage R-IV School
The MS XC State Championships are this Sat, Oct 24, utilizing the off-road dirt track at Lucas Oil Speedway. Hosted by Hermitage XC and Coach Mark Sabala, we have over 100 teams and 950 athletes from …
Wheatland FFA Member
Congratulations to Alyssa Corley for being the second Freshmen to recite the FFA Creed! She was awarded a free jacket courtesy of the Hickory County Farm Bureau.

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How to make the most of AI tools without feeling overwhelmed
Wix reports that small business owners can effectively use AI tools by focusing on specific needs, avoiding overwhelm, and testing one tool at a time.
The myths and risks of diet cleanses
Northwell Health reports that popular "diet cleanses" are often unnecessary and potentially risky, as the body already detoxifies effectively through its organs.
Money questions couples should ask before getting married
TD reports that couples should discuss finances before getting serious, addressing topics like debt and budgeting, to build trust and ensure future stability.
Nearly 60% of nurses say they aren’t fully prepared for the technology they use at work
Carrington College reports nearly 60% of nurses feel unprepared for workplace technology, highlighting a gap between tech adoption and necessary training.
Self-Employed and Can’t Get a Mortgage? The Loan Type May Be the Problem
Many self-employed borrowers who are told they do not qualify for a mortgage are not actually unqualified. They are applying through a loan type that measures income in a way that works against them. …
A Seller’s Strongest Negotiating Position in Fairfield County, CT Starts Before the First Showing
The Fairfield County, Connecticut housing market heading into fall 2026 doesn’t fit neatly into a single headline. Some homes are drawing multiple offers above asking. Others, in the same county …
Mortgage-Dependent Buyers Are Being Squeezed Out of the Florida Keys
There is a growing divide in the Florida Keys housing market, and it runs along a single fault line: whether a buyer needs a mortgage. Cash buyers – many of them retirees and business owners from …
Massachusetts Appraisal Rules Change in November. Buyers Who Wait to Prepare Will Lose Deals.
Most Massachusetts homebuyers will not think about new appraisal rules until those rules delay their closing. By then, according to Colleen Barry of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, the …
Columbus, Ohio Has 2.23 Million Residents and Barely 6,000 Homes for Sale
A metropolitan area of 2.23 million people should have a deeper housing market than what Columbus, Ohio is showing right now. According to Central Ohio MLS data cited by Barbara Gale of the Gale …
Washington Is Starting to Name the Middle-Income Renter, Without Yet Funding the Fix
A new federal housing effort has directed the Government Accountability Office to study a formal income definition for the middle class, roughly 80 to 120 percent of area median income, and to …