News for Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Our Opinion: Dangerous side of water sports resurfaces

Three news stories published Monday offered a grim reminder of the dangerous aspect of water sports.

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Three county post offices targeted for possible closing

Three Callaway County post offices at Portland, Tebbetts, and Steedman are on a nationwide list of 3,700 small post offices targeted for possible closing by the U.S. Postal Service.

Antiques to be appraised at benefit for Manor

Those who want to find out how much their old treasures are worth can do so Thursday at a special event the Fulton Presbyterian Manor is hosting.

Free seminar offered to seniors on how to deal with aging issues

A free seminar on developing strategies for aging and avoiding many pitfalls will be offered next month to Callaway County older adults.

Fulton council to consider speed limit request

The Fulton Traffic Commission may not have seen a need to lower the speed limit in the Southwind Lake Estates subdivision, but the city council Tuesday night elected to give the request further consideration.

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Group aims to strengthen partnership with Rwandan sister community

In the three months since it opened, the satellite health clinic in Gashanda, Rwanda has seen approximately 400 patients per week. When its parent health center in Karama opens, it is expected to treat at least twice as many.

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Rodeo returns to more traditional county fair

It’s back. For the first time since 2008, the Callaway County Fair Board is bringing back a longtime staple to its lineup: The rodeo.

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Counterfeit cash circulates around Fulton

On Monday and Tuesday the Fulton Police Department recovered several counterfeit bills from area businesses.