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Laird Recognized As A 70-Year Legion Member
By Kim Jones Democrat ReporterELSBERRY – While many enjoyed the Memorial Day Weekend with an extra day off, others spent the day honoring those who served. For many years the Elsberry American Legion Post 226 units, including the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 226, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 226, Riders of the American Legion…
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Why Can’t I get a Lump Sum Death Benefit from my Wife?
Dear Rusty: My wife passed away in September 2025 at age 64. We had been married for 43 years and started collecting benefits when I turned 62 and she was 63. She did not have enough work credits to claim her own SS and thus collected on my record. SSA told me that I was…
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Sports
Triple H: Heras, Hartley, Hausgen Medal at State Track
JEFFERSON CITY – Three of the six Elsberry athletes that recently competed at the MSHAA Class 2 State Meet made a mark for not only themselves but Elsberry High School track and field team.