Stories from Saturday, October 12, 2019

There is a bible verse that says “the love of money is the root of all evil.” A lot of people get this wrong – they think it says money itself is evil. But money is not evil, just the love of it. Money is a valuable resource, and like you I’m careful where I spend it. For instance, I would prefer to pay more money and buy goods manufactured in the USA than to buy them from the enemy!...

A California utility has taken more than a little heat this week for its decision to cut off power to large numbers of customers. It was a preemptive strike, they said, against the danger of wildfires from broken power lines as high winds and dry weather created an increased risk...

Dear Editor, After reading Attorney Robert Smith’s letter to the editor in the Oct. 5, 2019, edition of the Daily American Republic, I felt it was necessary to clear up some of the information he provided in his letter. First, he states the cost of the new city hall and police station is $17 million. That amount was an estimate. The council and I believe it will be less than that. In fact, if it is not, I do not think the city council will move forward with the project until the cost is reduced...

Celebrate National Farmer’s Day today, Oct. 12 by posting a pic of your favorite farmer to our Facebook page. These hard working men and women deserve praise and admiration for putting food on grocery store shelves and on our tables every day. Thank you farmers! We appreciate all you do for our communities and nation!...

ST. LOUIS (AP) — It turns out Washington's Big Three is a Big Four. Don't forget about Aníbal Sánchez. The right-hander carried a no-hit bid into the eighth inning, Howie Kendrick had two more big swings and the Nationals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Friday night in the NL Championship Series opener...

MALDEN — Sandra Mae Brown, 72, of Malden died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Malden Nursing & Rehab. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden, followed by the funeral at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery at Malden...

MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL A 24-year-old Ellington woman was injured in a one-vehicle crash at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, on Deer Park Trail No. 1, one mile west of Ellington. According to the report, Emily R. Goldsborough was operating a 2004 Saturday Vue eastbound when it ran off the left side of the road and overturned...

City firefighters responded at 3:39 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, to a report of smoke at the 2005 Alice St. residence occupied by James Pierson and owned by Vickey Minehart. According to the report, firefighters smelled what appeared to be a skunk upon entering the home...