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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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Elsberry Middle School Athletes Compete At State Track
There is always a lot of talk about feeder programs for basketball and softball, but people better start taking notice of the Elsberry Middle School track teams. This year’s team made up of 33 sixth, seventh and eighth graders is making a name for themselves.