Stories from Monday, March 30, 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: While a document issued by the Stoddard County Commission does include the phrase “stay at home to limit social contact,” it is not considered a true stay-at-home order. The order is based on limiting social contact and slowing the spread of COVID-19 and is not a lockdown, according to Associate Commissioner Carol Jarrell...

All Stoddard County Schools have extended the COVID-19 wellness break until April 24. The schools: Advance, Bell City, Bernie, Bloomfield, Dexter, Puxico, Richland and Woodland released a joint statement with the decision Monday afternoon. The eight superintendents at each school have been in contact with each other regularly during this situation. ...