Top counties were Osage, Howell, and Franklin.
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that young hunters ages 6 through 15 harvested 18,158 deer during Missouri’s early youth portion of the 2019 deer hunting season, Nov. 2 and 3. Top counties were Osage with young hunters harvesting 381 deer, Howell with 355, and Franklin with 351.
Last year’s harvest total for the early youth portion was 13,645. Get more information on past-season deer harvests at huntfish.mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-harvest-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
"We had great weekend weather for deer hunting," said MDC Deer Biologist Kevyn Wiskirchen. "It was chilly, but not freezing, which is good for deer movement.”
Archery deer hunting continues through Nov. 15 and resumes Nov. 27 through Jan. 15, 2020. The November portion of firearms deer season runs Nov. 16-26 followed by the late youth portion Nov. 29 through Dec. 1. The antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 6-8 followed by the alternative methods portion Dec. 28- Jan. 7, 2020.
Route 25 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.
This section of roadway is located from Route H to County Road 672.
Work will take place on Wednesday, November 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting.
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636
Dexter, Missouri - Central Gardens, a Senior Living Campus, is now hiring a Dietary Cook.
Central Gardens is a residential care facility and are seeking to hire an experienced COOK for a full-time permanent position. Sign on bonus.
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Vacation, Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave, Competitive Pay with Bonus Eligibility.
Please apply in person or send resume to: info@centralgardensdexter.com
Central Gardens is an equal employment opportunity business.
Central Gardens provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Stoddard County, Missouri - Several businesses and schools will host Trick or Treat events. Below are just some in the area that have contacted the ShowMe Times. Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween night.
Bernie - Chamber of Commerce Annual Downtown Trunk-or-Treat and Costume Parade on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Parade at 6 p.m.
Bloomfield - Trinity United Methodist Church on J Highway - 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Trick or Treat Inside the Fellowship Hall (FREE) Hotdogs, chips & Drinks Thursday, October 31st.
Town Pharmacy 8:30-5 p.m.
DJ-- Slushes at 5 p.m.
Bloomfield Fire Department 5-7 p.m.
Methodist Church 5-7 p.m.
First Baptist Church 5-?
General Baptist Church 6-8 p.m
Assembly Church 6-8 p.m.
Dexter - Trick or treating in the City of Dexter will be held on Halloween, Thursday October 31, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Dexter High School Annual Trunk-or-Treat from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Central Gardens inside Trick or Treating with the Residents from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Dexter Fire Dept will host a Trick or Treat event in downtown Dexter on Stoddard St. across from City Hall from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Puxico - Puxico Nursing Home and Rehab will have Trick or Treating with Residents beginning at 5 p.m. on Halloween.
If you have an event in your town please contact the ShowMe Times via email news@showmetimes.com
Stoddard County, Missouri - This is the time of the year to sign up for the Stoddard County Shop With a Hero Christmas event.
"We realize that there are some families who have a tough time making ends meet," commented Stacey Anthony-Ward, Shop With a Hero secretary. "To be eligible this year, children must qualify for the FREE or REDUCED LUNCH program in their school district."
To Be Eligible:
Free or Reduced Lunch Qualification from School District or Headstart enrollment. (Must present proof of qualification)
If child is not in school, bring proof of income.
You will need Birth Certificate of Child
You will need proof of current physical address in Stoddard County (ie utility bill, pay stub, rent or lease agreement)
Enrollment Dates:
Wednesday, November 6th between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, November 7th between 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, November 8th between 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enrollment Location:
Stoddard County 911 Services
512 Cooper St., Dexter
(573) 624-9086
"We are expecting a large enrollment this year due to the economy and with limited funding," continued Ward. "We will enroll the first 300 eligible children that apply. Please only enroll your child if this is the only Christmas they receive."
Shop with a Hero is a "not for profit" organization made up of Stoddard County Law Enforcement, Firemen, Probation & Parole, and EMS personnel. The first two Sunday's in December, Emergency Responders gather at Wal-Mart to take children shopping for Christmas. They get to spend $75 each.
