Stories from Tuesday, September 2, 2003

Despite a slight reprieve of weekend rains and cooler temperatures Vernon County is still trapped within the confines of a drought situation. This persistent condition is going to affect how local cattle producers are going to manage their herds for the upcoming winter. ...

Although no fatal accidents occurred in Vernon County, 11people were reported killed in traffic accidents on Missouri highways over the long Labor Day holiday weekend, one more than died during the same period a year ago. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop A investigated an accident in Bates County that injured four people over the weekend. ...

100 Years Ago -- September 2, 1903 The City Council met last night in regular session. On motion, the Fire Department was given permission to take part in the Labor Day Parade. Thirty citizens signed a remonstrance filed against brick sidewalks on Lee Street. ...

A lot of people complain about comparing apples and oranges. I usually don't have a problem with it, they are both round and approximately the same size and weight, call them both fruit and forget it. For a comparison to be really different compare apples and atom bombs, the two have nothing in common. ...