Lonedell News

Nude recreation is taking off in the United States. There are over 50,000 members in the American Association for Nude Recreation and they have declared next week...Nude Recreation Week.

Shannon Torrez, the Lonedell woman who pleaded no contest to charges that she kidnapped a baby after slashing the mother's throat, will be sentenced Monday, Aug.

Daughter to Michael Adrian and Lindsey Jo Dawes of Jackson, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:24 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2008.

A woman accused of slitting a mother's throat and then taking her newborn baby entered an Alford plea in court on Friday afternoon. via KSDK NewsChannel 5

A woman who slashed a young mother and kidnapped her newborn entered into a plea deal Friday, and the prosecutor revealed additional details of the 2006 attack - including that the victim was stabbed repeatedly ... via Deseret Morning News

“Stephenie was ready to go through a trial, but she really didn't want to go through the whole thing again”

A woman accused of slashing a young mother's throat, kidnapping her newborn and passing off the child as her own for five days reached a plea deal Friday and will be sentenced this summer. via WSVN-TV Miami Beach

The State of Missouri is now looking into the growing suspicion that a bear may be attacking dogs in one rural town. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Shannon Torrez is charged with kidnapping, assault and armed criminal action stemming from the armed abduction of week-old Abigale Woods. via STLtoday

The Perry County Sheriff's Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents: Arrested were: 19-year-old Adam Matthew Hahn of Perryville on Thursday, April 3rd for failing to stop for a stopped ... via Suntimes News

The State of Missouri is now looking into the growing suspicion that a bear may be attacking dogs in one rural town. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

Over the last month four dogs have been mauled in the Lonedell area. One so severely he had to be put to sleep. via MyFox St. Louis

St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and that's why Meghan Torno's Irish eyes are smiling. via MyFox St. Louis

Experts think a black bear may be responsible for attacks on dogs in the area from Robertsville to Lonedell. via KMOV-TV Saint Louis

“We've gotten nothing but good praise”

The past year was a big one for the St. Clair Fire Protection District, as it played host to the state's biggest firefighting event, the Fire Fighters Association of Missouri Convention, in April. via Washington Missourian

“We're taking it a year at a time”

The past year has been a tumultuous and exciting one for the Franklin County Sheriff's Department. via Washington Missourian

“Our pantry starts to get empty and then something like this happens”

A competition among local school districts means stocked shelves for local food pantries this Christmas. via Washington Missourian

A 44-year-old Lonedell man was treated for nonlife-threatening stab wounds following an altercation between two individuals, in which he broke up the dispute. via Sullivan Independent News

“How can the government pass on such a large tax increase without the vote of the people?”

The Missourian offices continue to receive calls and letters to the editor from angry Franklin County taxpayers. via Washington Missourian

“If it was a blatant mistake on us, then we'll fix it”

Kim and Steve Obenauer were shocked last week when they found out their real estate tax bill has increased by nearly 87 percent this year. via Washington Missourian