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Carthage City Council attempts suspension of city attorney despite resignation
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Carthage City Council members attempt to suspend their city attorney – just two weeks after he tendered his resignation. In an emotional statement to the people of Carthage at last night’s council meeting – City Attorney Nate Dally expressed sorrow about leaving his position and what it has meant to him.
Carthage man avoids prison time for high-speed DWI pursuit
CARTHAG, Mo. — A Carthage man accused of driving drunk and driving at speeds over 100 mph will not go to prison for the crime. Monday morning in Jasper County court, Michael Elliot, 25, pleaded guilty to one count of resisting arrest and one count of DWI. As part...
Carthage Historic Preservation present Golden Hammer Awards: Boots Court and Phelps Country House
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) — Carthage Historic Preservation presented two Golden Hammer Awards recently for commercial and residential properties that have undergone transformation.
Honey Creek Bridge replacement to start May 6
A project to replace the Missouri Route 39 bridge over Honey Creek south of Mt. Vernon is set to begin the week of May 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) said. Crews will close the bridge for up to 140 days as they demolish the existing bridge and replace...
Carthage Hardware donates $20k of free paint to support local youth
CARTHAGE, Mo. (KOAM) - Carthage Hardware has donated $20,000 worth of paint to local groups that work with children, including non-profits, clubs, and schools, through the True Value Foundation.
Several Carthage residents voice their support for the Mayor and City administrator
Carthage, MO – Some Carthage community members are voicing support for the Carthage mayor and City Administrator. Earlier this month the council made a vote of no confidence in Mayor Dan Rife and to dismiss city administrator Greg Dagnon. Several people in the community have distributed a letter by email that says they are "in support of the immediate suspension of all proceedings leading to the removal of the two city officials.
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