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Updates help preserve Dexter Twin Cinema (4/30/24)It was exactly four years ago that life as we knew it would forever be altered by a worldwide virus. Careers suddenly became remote, masks were mandated, and the world struggled to comprehend this atypical existence. COVID ripped its way through families and businesses. Some pressed on, while others faded out of existence...
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Under new ownership, Dexter Twin Cinema undergoes improvements (4/29/24)It was exactly four years ago that life as we knew it would forever be altered by a worldwide virus. Careers suddenly became remote, masks were mandated, and the world struggled to comprehend this atypical existence. COVID ripped its way through families and businesses. Some pressed on, while others faded out of existence...
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Richland youth heads to nationals (4/30/24)“Only by understanding the rights we have are we able to protect them,” Richland student Jaycee Arnold wrote in an essay that has earned the sixth grader a spot in a national competition. Arnold entered her essay, “What the Bill of Rights Means to Me,” in a local competition hosted by the Dexter Elks Lodge for grades fifth through eighth...
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Class 3, District 1 — Cats’ win 9 hole quad (4/25/24)The Dexter Bearcats golf team won a 9-hole quad match at home on Wednesday, April 24. Medalist Ben Christian fired even par 36. Banks Nesselrodt was one stroke back with 37. Tucker Temples shot 41 and Alyssa Warren carded 43. Max Legrand from Notre Dame turned in the third lowest score (40). Ben James from Sikeston shot 41. Tommy Patterson from Twin Rivers finished with a score of 49...
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U.S. 60 to be reduced (4/30/24)Highway 60 in Butler and Stoddard counties will be reduced as contractor crews remove and replace islands at various intersections. As work is underway, eastbound and westbound Route 60 will be reduced to one lane in each direction in the vicinity of the intersection...
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Hardin, Stubenrauch named Elks Students of the Year (4/23/24)Exalted ruler Davy Crocket welcomed the Dexter Elks lodge 2439 crowd Monday at the annual Student of the Year banquet. Before dinner, the pledge of allegiance and prayer was led by Elks Chairman Dennis Carmack. “Throughout the year, we recognize a male and female student of the month at each high school in Stoddard County and present award certificates with a check for $50,” Carmack said. ...
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Dexter Bearcats tennis defeated by Cape Tigers on Senior Day (4/24/24)In high school tennis, the Cape Central Tigers defeated the Dexter Bearcats (4-5) on Senior Day. Before today’s Cape Central Tigers’ match, the Dexter bearcat boys’ tennis team celebrated seniors Ashton Dvorak and Rhyder Williams. Williams defeated Blayne Sterling (8-3) in his Senior Day singles match. Dvorak lost (6-8) to George Dean in his Senior Day singles match...
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U.S. 60 in Butler, Stoddard counties reduced for island replacement (4/29/24)Highway 60 in Butler and Stoddard counties will be reduced as contractor crews remove and replace islands at various intersections. As work is underway, eastbound and westbound Route 60 will be reduced to one lane in each direction in the vicinity of the intersection...
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Cicadapocalypse or Cicada-notcalypse? (4/30/24)Cicada Broods XIX and XIII will emerge together for the first time since 1803. They come to the surface after a 13 and 17-year period of gestation in the ground respectively and cover an area stretching from southern Wisconsin to parts of Alabama. It should be noted the two broods do not overlap in territory...
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National Day of Prayer event Thursday (4/29/24)The Dexter Ministerial Alliance has invited the public to join them for a special prayer service for the National Day of Prayer, to be held at noon Thursday. The event will last around 30-40 minutes. In case of inclement weather, it will be held at First Christian Church of Dexter...