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MoDOT holding online auction for parcels of land

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Friday, May 18th, 2012, 11:05am
MoDOT holding online auction for parcels of land

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation began an online land auction on May 9 for four parcels of land in Butler, Stoddard, Howell and Shannon Counties.

The properties offered in the online auction include:

  • Parcel E10592: 0.46 acres located on Route PP in Poplar Bluff
  • Parcel E10637: 3.93 acres located at the intersection of Routes 60 and 51 at Fisk
  • Parcel HO177: 0.99 acres located at the intersection of Routes 60 and NN in Howell County
  • Parcel SH037: 0.526 acres located at the intersection of Route 60 and County Road 638 in Shannon County

If interested, you can visit the online auction at www.modot.org/southeast through 10 a.m. on May 30.

Additionally, two former maintenance facilities located in Arbyrd and Brazeau are for sale by sealed bid.

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Walk to support UCAN scheduled for Sat.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 12:43pm
Walk to support UCAN scheduled for Sat.

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Cancer survivors along with friends and family will come together on May 19 to walk through the streets of Poplar Bluff to show support for The United Cancer Assistance Network and to honor Sarah White.

Anyone who wants to participate is welcome. Raise as much money as UCAN and then join over 1,000 others from the community as they walk together, and stand up against this devastating disease. There are no sponsorship levels and there is no fee to walk.

UCAN is encouraging businesses and individuals to form teams to participate by raising money and walking the day of the event.  Businesses and individuals can also make donations in honor of employees, friends or family members who are bravely battling cancer, or in memory of employees or loved ones who have lost their fight.

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MoDOT: Roadside mowing underway

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 12:41pm
MoDOT: Roadside mowing underway

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says their roadside mowing operations are underway.

According to MoDOT, the first mowing cycle began on major routes this May and will be finished before Memorial Day. Additional mowing cycles will be finished on four-lane highways and interstates in mid-July and mid-September.

Secondary and minor routes will receive three mowing cycles as well. The first cycle will begin in late May, following Memorial Day. The second and third mowing cycles will begin in late July and early October, respectively.  

As mowing operations are underway, drivers are asked to watch for mowers and use caution when approaching mowing operations. 

MoDOT utilizes an integrated approach to managing roadside vegetation, which partners mowing with herbicide treatments.

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5KFVS packet pickup locations have changed

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Thursday, May 17th, 2012, 11:00am
5KFVS packet pickup locations have changed

(KFVS) - The 5KFVS packet pickup location has changed.

You can click here to times and new locations.

Also, early registration for the 5KFVS is now closed. You can still sign up the morning of the race, but it is recommended to show up early around 7 a.m.

For more information, including a race map, you can click here.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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27,000 pounds of food collected during Stamp Out Hunger event

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:25pm
27,000 pounds of food collected during Stamp Out Hunger event

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The Southeast Missouri Food Bank says over 25,700 pounds of food was collected during Stamp Out Hunger to benefit participating communities.

The food bank would like to thank the National Association of Letter Carriers, Tom Bolen, NALC Stamp Out Hunger food drive coordinator for Cape and Jackson and the following communities who stepped up to help families in need this year, including:

  • Cape Girardeau
  • Jackson
  • Poplar Bluff
  • Kennett
  • Malden
  • Sikeston
  • Fredericktown
  • Dexter

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Three Rivers commencement to feature Neal E. Boyd, "SportsCenter" anchor

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:31pm
Three Rivers commencement to feature Neal E. Boyd, "SportsCenter" anchor

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Three Rivers College invites the entire Southeast Missouri community to attend Commencement on Sunday, May 20.

This year’s ceremony will feature singer Neal E. Boyd and guest speaker Linda Cohn, longtime anchor for ESPN’s “SportsCenter. This community event begins at 4 p.m. and admission is free.

“This will be an event to not only honor our graduates, but to thank our community and welcome everyone to come hear Neal’s incredible voice and Linda’s empowering message,” said Three Rivers president Dr. Devin Stephenson.  “We want to pack the Black River Coliseum.  Both Linda and Neal are inspirational because of their commitment to family, to excellence, and to making a difference in the lives of others.”

Additional event information about this year’s ceremony, including information about parking and seating, is available at trcc.edu/commencement.

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Route 51 in Butler County reduced to one lane for tree trimming

Submitted by Joshua Russell, KFVS Multimedia Journalist
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 10:16am
Route 51 in Butler County reduced to one lane for tree trimming

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Route 51 in Butler County will be reduced to one lane on Thursday, May 17th form 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews trim trees along the roadway.

The tree trimming will take place in a section one half mile north and south of County Road 628.

The work will take place weather permitting and the work zone will be marked with signs.

MoDOT urges drivers to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

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