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Beyond Reason: The preparation

Lately there’s been a bit more talk about the end of the world. Not in a loud, cinematic way. No one is running or yelling. It’s quieter than that. A…

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Morris, Koch Earn Top Awards at Alumni Banquet

By Kim Jones Democrat ReporterELSBERRY – Elsberry High School Alumni Association’s annual alumni banquet had a larger crowd than normal Saturday as the group honored the 25 and 50 year graduates while welcoming the current graduating class.The first recognition for the Class of 2026 announced at the event, Carter Morris and Kenzie Koch were chosen…

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Ask Rusty: I Use only VA healthcare; Can I get back Medicare taxes paid?

Dear Rusty: I’m 72 years old with 20 years of military service. I am retired collecting Social Security, my military pension, and State retirement benefits. According to my SSA statement, over my working lifetime I paid $14,302 into Medicare, but I never used that medical plan. I only bring in $33,000 in annual income. Can…

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EHS spring sports wrapping up regular season

Elsberry High School spring sports teams are in the home stretch of their season. Competitions are dwindling as they prepare for conference, district and state contests.

Opinion

Beyond Reason: The preparation

Lately there’s been a bit more talk about the end of the world. Not in a loud, cinematic way. No one is running or yelling. It’s quieter than that. A comment on a podcast here….