The Stone Harbour Borough Council is considering withdrawing from the county library system, so it can use funds raised by the library tax for other allowable purposes.During a report from the council’s Administration and Finance Committee Nov. 3, council member Ken Biddick said the borough is seriously considering an exit from the county system. There was no talk of dissatisfaction with the services of the county system; Biddick was clear that the reason for such a move would be the ability of the municipality to divert surplus funds raised by the library tax for use in allowable areas of the general fund budget.

The Egg Harbor Township Committee is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to institute a one-year freeze on new applications for cannabis businesses.A resolution on the committee’s agenda says officials would like time to see how the township’s existing cannabis businesses fare and their impact on the municipality.It also says the township may review the current cannabis ordinance and make amendments to it.

On Sunday evening, Mendocino County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man in Westport on an existing felony warrant. A search in a home at the 23800 block of DeHaven Creek Road found Jeremy Jones in possession of a 12-gauge shotgun, a .22 caliber rifle, ammunition, suspected methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. Jones was booked into Mendocino County Jail for the warrant and new charges of Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Bail was set at $65,000.

The Clearlake Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating missing teen Rory Nychole Verling.  Rory is 14 years old and a white female, 5 feet 9 inches, 130 lbs, blond/orange hair, blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a red shirt, beige and white pajama pants, and black and white Vans shoes.  She was last seen in the area of Lakeshore Drive and Old Hwy 53.   Anyone with information regarding Rory’s whereabouts, please contact the Clearlake Police Department.

The Middletown Area Town Hall, or MATH, will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in the Middletown Community Meeting Room at the Library.  There will be a presentation on the Lake County Zero-Emission Vehicle Plan, there’ll be a question-and-answer session, and community input on potential locations for chargers.  District 1 Supervisor Helen Owen will give an update on community and county projects.  There will also be a beginning discussion on the naming of the library park, and nominations for board seats will continue.

A High wind warning is in effect from 7 pm tonight, Wednesday, through Thursday evening for the Mendocino Coast.  South east winds from 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are expected.  Winds could blow down trees and power lines.  Outages are expected.  Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.  A wind advisory will be in effect for the Mendocino County interior through Thursday evening.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) announces criminal charges against Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, MO, for Murder in the Second Degree-Felony Murder. The charges were filed after an investigation conducted by Troop B DDCC investigators and are in connection to the October 12, 2025, officer involved shooting incident in Paris, MO. During the October 12, 2025, incident, an Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) task force officer, along with DDCC investigators, responded to an address in Paris, MO, to conduct a follow-up investigative lead regarding a Ralls County murder investigation. Investigators contacted Lois and Patty Armour at the residence. While conversing with authorities, both Lois and Patty Armour misled law enforcement on the whereabouts of a fugitive and murder suspect, Charles Armour, 57, of Paris, MO. Authorities were allowed access to the residence, and during their search, Charles Armour was located. He was killed during an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement. The ORP task force officer was also shot during the incident and transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries. The task force officer has since been released from the hospital. Troop B troopers assigned to Monroe County had previously arrested Lois Armour, 78, and Patty Armour, 51, both of Paris, for felony hindering prosecution charges. The charges stemmed after Lois and Patty Armour hindered law enforcements’ efforts to contact/arrest Charles Armour, 57, in reference to an arrest warrant with $50,000.00 bond. Lois and Patty Armour have since been held at the Randolph County Jail on a $100,000.00 cash-only bond. On November 7, 2025, the Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney, Nicole Volkert, formally charged both Lois and Patty Armour with one count each for Murder in the Second Degree – Felony Murder. Both are being held at the Randolph County Jail without bond.

MoDot has announced road work. In Adair County… U.S. Route 63 Northbound – November 12, CLOSED for environmental clean-up at the eastbound turn lane at Route P (Fairview Drive) off of U.S. 63 North between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In Macon County… U.S. Route 36 – November 17 – 21, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Eagle Avenue to 0.75 mile east of Eagle Avenue over Chariton River between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

This fall, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages landowners to keep an eye out for invasive plant species on their property. Invasive plant species often keep their green leaves into late fall and even early winter, making them easier to spot amongst native vegetation. This adaptation allows invasive plants to outcompete native plants but offers landowners an additional window of time for treatment. Bush Honeysuckle and Autumn Olive are the two most prevalent shrubby invasives in central Missouri that are easily spotted during this time of year. Both Bush Honeysuckle and Autumn Olive retain their green leaves among dormant vegetation making them easy to target with foliar, basal bark, and cut stump treatments during the fall.

MoDot says Signs indicating a weight limit changes for three bridges in Montgomery County have been installed at the following locations:
Route K over the Loutre River: 20 tons for single-unit vehicles and 35 tons for combination tractor-trailers. This bridge, built in 1960, is scheduled to be replaced next year.
Route K over Dry Fork Creek: 20 tons for single-unit vehicles and 40 tons for combination tractor-trailers. This bridge, built in 1960. Currently, no timeframe has been set for replacing the bridge.
Missouri Route 161 over Coon Creek: 20 tons for single-unit vehicles and 35 tons for combination tractor-trailers. This bridge was built in 1963, with major rehabilitations done in 2014. Currently, no timeframe has been set for replacing the bridge.
The department is currently analyzing load ratings to stay in compliance with Federal Highway Administration Guidance. Be on the lookout for more load posting updates.