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U.S. Representative Billy Long Holds Roundtable with Psychiatry Residents

August 18, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Ozark Center administrators thanked U.S. Representative Billy Long for his past support of funding for residency programs as they welcomed the congressman for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday, August 17. “We are […]

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Wildcat Glades Friends Group Releases September Program List

August 18, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Wildcat Glades Friends Group, along with other partners, will be hosting a hands-on preschool connections program, kids and adult yoga, a conservation in parks class, and a family program in September. Sign […]

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PG&E Blacks Out Some Customers to Reduce California Wildfire Risks

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on PG&E Blacks Out Some Customers to Reduce California Wildfire Risks
The pre-emptive power shut-offs, the company’s first this wildfire season, are a response to high winds that are poised to hit the state.

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Home Depot’s Sales Growth Flattens After Year of Rapid Gains

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Home Depot’s Sales Growth Flattens After Year of Rapid Gains
The number of customer transactions fell in the retailer’s latest quarter, but an increase in the average transaction boosted sales overall.

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Stages of Dementia Discussion at Freeman Caregiver Support Group

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – The Freeman Health System Caregiver Support Group will host a guest speaker from College View Manor and the Joplin Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Thursday, August 19. Participants will learn about […]

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Why It’s Important to Plan for, and Not Avoid, Probate

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

Written by Christopher W. Dumm, The Law Office of Christopher W. Dumm Probate is the legal term that is used to describe the court process that takes place after an individual’s death to make sure all […]

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Rapha International: Earthquake Update from Haiti

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

As of Monday, August 16, news reports estimate that more than 1,200 people have lost their lives as a result of the earthquake that impacted Haiti on Saturday. Here is a message from Rapha International […]

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Walmart Earnings Show Sales Rose as Shoppers Returned to Stores

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Walmart Earnings Show Sales Rose as Shoppers Returned to Stores
The retail giant logged another quarter of rising U.S. sales even as its online growth slowed, at a time when retailers are navigating rising costs, supply chain snarls and an uptick in Covid-19 cases in many parts of the country.

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Ford Wants More Buyers to Order Online and Wait, Rather Than Pick Off the Lot

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Ford Wants More Buyers to Order Online and Wait, Rather Than Pick Off the Lot
The auto maker plans to permanently reduce the number of vehicles carried on dealership lots, hoping to do more sales from buyers who custom order.

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Crowder College and Ozark Christian College Sign Exploratory Agreement

August 17, 2021 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Officials from Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri and Ozark Christian College, in Joplin, Missouri are pleased to announce the signing of an exploratory agreement between the two institutions. Through a common goal […]

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