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A new sign prohibiting all weapons has been placed on all county government buildings after a men hinted at bringing a weapon into the Government Center.

Man’s talk of bringing weapon into Franklin County Government Center sparks heightened security

By Buck Collier | Posted on January 27, 2012 at 10:49 am

A Franklin County man’s hint at bringing a weapon into the Government Center Thursday sparked a heightened sense of security. In addition to an increased police presence, the incident has resulted in new, more -encompassing signs prohibiting weapons being placed on all county government buildings. See next week’s Leader for more information about the incident.

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A new sign prohibiting all weapons has been placed on all county government buildings after a men hinted at bringing a weapon into the Government Center.

Man’s talk of bringing weapon into Franklin County Government Center sparks heightened security

By Buck Collier | Posted on January 27, 2012 at 10:49 am

A Franklin County man’s hint at bringing a weapon into the Government Center Thursday sparked a heightened sense of security. In addition to an increased police presence, the incident has resulted in new, more -encompassing signs prohibiting weapons being placed on all county government buildings. See next week’s Leader for more information about the incident.

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  • New Haven boards set public hearings on use permit request

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 12:00 pm

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    The first of two public hearings on a zoning proposal will be held tomorrow night. The New Haven’s  Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a hearing on a request for a Special Use Permit that would all0w a home-based business in the 400 block of Olive Street. For a full story, see this week’s Leader.

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  • Franklin County Sheriff’s Department

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 11:57 am

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    • On Jan. 18 at about 1:40 a.m., Franklin County deputies responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Opeechee Beach Road outside Pacific in reference to a gunshot wound.  Upon arrival, deputies learned that there were several people at the residence visiting.  Witnesses reported that the victim and a female friend were teasing each other in another room.  The female friend of the victim said that he retrieved

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Sports

New Haven guard Ryan Menke, seen here taking a shot against Chamois last week, led the Shamrocks in scoring with 21 points Tuesday night in a win over Warrenton in the Hermann Tournament.

Shamrocks top Warrenton 43-32 in Hermann tourney

By Buck Collier | Posted on January 25, 2012 at 9:08 am

With senior guard Ryan Menke scoring 21 points, the New Haven Varsity Shamrocks topped Warrenton Tuesday night in opening-round action of the Hermann Invitational Tournament. Head Coach Ray Steinhoff’s club will play next on Thursday night against either St. James or Owensville. The Varsity Lady Shamrocks, who dropped their first-round game Monday night, will play tonight against Wright City in the effort to win the Hermann girls’ tournament’s consolation title.

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  • Cold shooting hurts Shamrocks in contest with Chamois

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    New Haven senior Charlie Tritch shoots over a Chamois defender in last week's game.

    Despite being in a packed gym, Shamrocks fans could feel a defnite chill in the air. That would have been from the Varsity boys’ cold shooting from the field. Shooting conditions never really improved. Posting a 32-percent performance from the field, the Shamrocks lost to the Chamois Pirates 36-25. For a full story, see this week’s Leader.

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  • Senior Elise McDonald leads Lady ‘Rocks to league win

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 17, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Elise McDonald goes up for a basket Monday night against St. Clair.

    Senior Elise McDonald stepped front and center Monday night to lead the Varsity Lady Shamrocks to a 36-29 Four Rivers Conference victory over St. Clair’s Lady Bulldogs. McDonald poste4 a double-double on the night — scoring 12 points and pulling down 10 rebounds. Head Coach Dave Luecke’s club mounted a solid defense in the second half, which saw the teams knotted at 20 apiece when the breaktime buzzer sounded.

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Lifestyles

New Haven Senior Center

By Buck Collier | Posted on January 17, 2012 at 12:28 pm

It looks like Old Man Winter finally caught up with us. He waited a long time so I don’t know if he is going to try and catch up or not. We were closed last Thursday, which was the first time this season. I’m sure the farmers can use the moisture. Don’t forget to check the radio stations KLPW 1220 AM or KSLQ 1350 AM or 104.5 FM for Senior

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  • New Havenites turn out for blood dirve

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 3, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Ruth and John Peirick, the organizers of American Red Cross blood drives in New Haven, couldn’t have done a better job setting the goal for last week’s drive. With a goal of 51 units, donors rolled up their sleeves and gave exactly that number of units. Area residents making a donation include: For a complete listing, see this week’s Leader.  

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  • New Haven Senior Center

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 3, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Senior Center pic

    We are starting another new year! How many of you made your new year’s resolutions? I gave up on that a long time ago. Let’s hope 2012 will be a better year for all of us. I realize some of our friends at the Center are not starting off the new year on a good foot. When you get up in years, unfortunately, many of us have a lot of

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Entertainment

Friendship Baptist fellowship event will include puppet show

By Buck Collier | Posted on January 24, 2012 at 12:05 pm

An evening of fellowship and worship is planned for Saturday night at Friendship Southern Baptist Church, 1010 Olive St. The night will feature the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church Puppet Ministry Team. Mt. Gibson Baptist Church is located near Fort Leonard Wood. Activities also will include instrumental and vocal music performances.   The evening’s events will begin at 6. The Rev. Elvis Lee is pastor of Friendship Southern Baptist Church.

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  • New Haven Senior Center

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 17, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    It looks like Old Man Winter finally caught up with us. He waited a long time so I don’t know if he is going to try and catch up or not. We were closed last Thursday, which was the first time this season. I’m sure the farmers can use the moisture. Don’t forget to check the radio stations KLPW 1220 AM or KSLQ 1350 AM or 104.5 FM for Senior

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  • New Haven Senior Center

    By Buck Collier | Posted on January 3, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Senior Center pic

    We are starting another new year! How many of you made your new year’s resolutions? I gave up on that a long time ago. Let’s hope 2012 will be a better year for all of us. I realize some of our friends at the Center are not starting off the new year on a good foot. When you get up in years, unfortunately, many of us have a lot of

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