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Repairs scheduled for Route 61 in Pike County

HANNIBAL, Mo. - Weather permitting, December 3 and 4, MoDOT crews will be making pavement repairs in the northbound driving lane of Route 61 at various locations from Cyrene to Bowling Green in Pike County. Crews will begin working at 8 a.m. and will remain in the area until late evening to allow curing time for the concrete.

While crews are working traffic will be reduced to one lane.  Various forms of traffic control will be in place to secure the safety of the motoring public as well as the safety of highway crews.  Please use extra caution while traveling through the work zone.  Repairs are expected to be complete by the end of the week.

Questions about this transportation improvement or others on state highways can be directed to MoDOT's customer service center at 1-888 ASK MODOT or visit our website at www.modot.org/northeast.
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2008 Mystery Potluck contest winner

Kathy Hausmann of Louisiana was the 2008 winner of the Mystery Potluck contest. She was able to identify all nine guests and their dishes at this year's potluck Thanksgiving dinner. Kathy's partner in the contest was Calvin Jesberg also of Louisiana.

Holcim to close Clarksville plant

Waltham, Ma. — Holcim (US) today announced it must reduce  production capacity in its cement manufacturing operations in response to the extensive  downturn in the demand for cement products. The Company will close its Clarksville, Missouri and Dundee, Michigan plants and lay off approximately 340 employees over the next several months.   

President and CEO of Holcim (US) Inc. Bernard Terver said, “The closures are in response to economic and marketplace conditions. It is with sadness and regret we must take this step in Dundee and Clarksville, as we value the good work all these employees have done for Holcim and their communities. Like so many manufacturers of construction-related goods, we are coping with economic conditions that have dramatically reduced demand for our products. This slowdown is especially significant in the Midwest that is served by our Dundee and Clarksville facilities.” Entire Story

Bobcats take third at state

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The Bowling Green Bobcats boys varsity cross country team claimed third in the state meet on Saturday. The 'Cats also had two runners, Brett Butler and Brian Buchmeier, named to the Class 2 All-State team. Entire Story

And the winner is...

PIKE COUNTY, Mo. -- After all the votes had been tallied Pike County will have a new sheriff as Stephen Korte beat incumbent Jim Wells. Other local races saw Roy Sisson defeating Larry Grote for Western Commissioner. For a complete listing of state and county election results please choose from the following:
Pike County Unoffical Election Results
Lincoln County Unofficial Election Results
Missouri Unofficial Election Results