Fireworks to explode over lake three nights in a row
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. -- Fireworks on the water is a lake tradition. This year local resorts, restaurants and one municipality are going all out to celebrate Independence Day right by exploding the night sky for three consecutive days Friday-Sunday.
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You're not a real boater until you have...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 1, 2009 - While the U.S. Senate passed a resolution declaring July 1 as National Boating Day, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) takes a humorous look at boating and sailing and wants every American to know they cannot be considered a "real" boater until they have:
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Nixon signs into law bills ending practice of awarding fee offices based on patronage
JEFFERSON CITY -- Contracts to run Missouri fee offices must be opened for competitive bids under legislation signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Nixon.
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AmerenUE tells NRC to halt review of nuclear plant application
Federal regulators halted their review of AmerenUE's application for a second nuclear plant in Callaway County, making it less likely that the St. Louis-based utility will try to revive the $6 billion project.
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Lady Elks donate scholarships to local students
The Lady Elks Auxiliary of Elk Lodge 2705 recently presented $1,000 scholarships to local women. The scholarships are given annually as part of the Lady Elk's commitment to local benevolence.
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