Stories from Friday, September 3, 2021

As a retired elementary school librarian, Tina Mlodzik stresses the importance of supporting public libraries, especially in communities where children may not own their own books. “Giving children access to a large quantity and varied selection of books has many benefits,” Tina explains. “The more books a child sees, the more motivated they are to read. Borrowing books from the library teaches sharing and builds respect for things that belong to others.”...

Stoddard County Health Center Director Ben Godwin, has confirmed 77 new cases of COVID-19 since the last update on Wednesday. He additionally confirmed two COVID-19 related deaths in Stoddard County. The county now sits at 236 active cases of COVID-19 and 87 COVID-19 related deaths. Stoddard County has seen 4444 total confirmed case of COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic...