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Body LAWSON – World War II veteran Lindell Jarman, Lawson, celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family on Thanksgiving. Having spent three years in college, Jarman, then 21, volunteered for service July 30, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas, based on National Archives information.

Body STOCKTON – Exactly how they died 80 years ago is unlikely to surface from the waters of Pearl Harbor, but the memory of three Ray County men killed there, 3,855 miles from home, is kept alive by their relative, Karen Grantham, 59.

Body COLUMBIA – When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Chelsea Howland saw firsthand how telehealth helped her dad, A Type 2 diabetic, see his diabetes specialist virtually.

Body RICHMOND – Noah Edwards, 12, Richmond, brought down a 16-point buck in Saline County to win the Youth Deer Hunt, sponsored by Banner Coulson Chevrolet, Higginsville. Getting the deer took preparation and a bit of luck “At first, we were in a blind,” Noah said.

Body RICHMOND – The city “failed to act” – in terms of results, though the city took steps – after receiving a warning letter regarding the need to hire a public drinking water system distribution technician.

Body WOOD HEIGHTS – After firing Fire Chief Lee O’Dell, the Fire District Board is not saying why. Board member Trent Krier declined comment, except to say Dan Collins would handle questions.

Body RICHMOND– Faith in action brought members together from two churches to cook and serve Thanksgiving dinner, an annual tradition to usher in the holiday season.

Body RICHMOND – The cost has not been determined, but officeholders comprising the Ray County Salary Commission agreed generally to give themselves and all employees 3% raises, Western Ray County Commissioner Gary Wilhite said.

Body JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services authorized those who are 18 or older and fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to get a booster shot. “The data we released ...