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Beyond Reason: My Sweetheart

Valentine’s Day didn’t begin as a celebration of your loved one. Feb. 14 started out as a church feast day honoring Saint Valentine, which was not especially romantic.

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Missouri lawmakers move to curb ‘predatory’ ADA lawsuits targeting small businesses

Hailey Sanford and Jordan DavisMissouri IndependentMore than 100 locally owned businesses across Missouri have been the target of lawsuits concerning compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act on websites.Missouri legislators in Jefferson City and in Washington, D.C., are seeking to provide some protections for small business owners.State representatives have come together to create the Act…

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Kindergarten Registration begins in March

By Kim JonesDemocrat ReporterElsberry School District will be holding kindergarten registration for incoming fall students on Monday and Tuesday, March 16 and 17. Those parents who have a child that will be age five before Aug.1 need to attend. The registration will be held in the elementary foyer.It is not necessary for the child to…

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Hoopmasters raises nearly $5,000 for basketball teams

By Kim JonesDemocrat ReporterThe Elsberry High School athletic booster club is instrumental in assisting sports teams with needs. All basketball players have the opportunity to participate in Hoopmasters, one of the fundraisers held annually. This year almost $5000 was raised by players to assist with the providing Hudl.Winners in the high school division were Lizzy…

Opinion

Beyond Reason: My Sweetheart

Valentine’s Day didn’t begin as a celebration of your loved one. Feb. 14 started out as a church feast day honoring Saint Valentine, which was not especially romantic.