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Tornado causes significant damage to Moscow Mills business
MOSCOW MILLS – A small tornado tore through southern Lincoln County Friday evening, forcing power outages throughout while knocking over a billboard that may cause over $1 million in damage to a local business.
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Ask Rusty: Must I Set Up a Social Security Account to Enroll in Medicare?
Dear Rusty: I turn 65 this November 2026. Someone told me I need to set up a Social Security account at least 3 months ahead of time before applying for Medicare for the first time. I do not intend to take any Social Security benefits until, perhaps, age 67 or later. Please advise and thank…
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Hartley receives Post-Dispatch scholar athlete award
By Kim Jones Democrat ReporterST. LOUIS – An Elsberry High School senior has been named a 2026 St. Louis Post Dispatch scholar athlete. On Tuesday, May 5, Ellie Hartley and other honorees will be featured in that day’s edition of the Post-Dispatch. Later that evening, Hartley and her family will be attending the St. Louis…