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Missouri has a Lost and Found. Property and money go unclaimed each year. When they are unclaimed, they go to the treasurer’s office.

University of Missouri Extension of Oregon County is hosting an informational course in estate planning on Monday, November 9th .

Representative Keith Elliott has been working on securing funds for a Doppler radar unit that people in Oregon County can see.

Consumer confidence saw a sharp and unexpected rise in October. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index jumped 7.5 points.

In addition to voting for people and judges, we will vote on amendments and propositions. It is best to be informed before voting.

The rally did make the point that this is about protecting life as well as protecting our children from transgender surgeries.

The Treasury Department blocked $175 million in federal payments meant for deceased individuals in fiscal year 2026.

On Friday and Saturday, October 16-17, Camp River Campground is hosting a large rummage sale. There is plenty of parking for all!

The Alton City Council met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, for its monthly meeting. They immediately got down to business.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave his ‘State of Force’ address at the end of September. He announced higher standards.

Governor Kehoe signed an executive order allowing the use of dyed diesel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose.

Here is an excerpt from an interesting interview on PragerU on September 18, 2026, with the CEO of Singularity Compute.