The haunted house brings images of cobwebs, dusty fixtures, cloth-covered furniture, and dreary vibes that reverberate up the split staircase with a chandelier dangling above, barely hanging on by its rusty chains. There are bumps in the night, floating objects, odd footsteps when no one else is home, or disembodied voices telling you to “get out” in that growling otherworldly voice. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital and the CMH Walk-In Clinic announce the appointment of family nurse practitioner Teresa Hagedorn to the CMH medical staff. more

For three years in the 1760s, the French town of Gévaudan was attacked by a gigantic beast, said to be “like a wolf, but not like a wolf.” The first recorded fatality happened in June 1764 when the beast killed a 14-year-old shepherdess. The attacks became a media sensation all over the world, including in the U.S. After a group of boys fought off an attack in January 1765, King Louis XV sent hunters. It took numerous attempts, but two beasts were finally killed - one with a silver bullet - ending the terror. The actual type of animal is still unknown, but some believe it could have been wolves, lions, hyenas, or the extinct hyaenodon. Over 100 people lost their lives to this creature(s). These events spawned the werewolf folklore. more

Elkins is a polysomnographic technician at the Missouri Sleep Institute at Citizens Memorial Hospital. She was nominated for the TULIP Award by a patient’s family member. more

In recognition of breast cancer awareness this October, the Polk County Health Center hopes to raise awareness of a program designed to empower women to prioritize their health. Through the Show Me Healthy Women program, the center provides free initial care for breast and cervical cancers which are aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing the risks of cancer through early detection. more

Today: National Frankenstein Day more

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Monday, Oct. 28 — Hawaiian chicken, rise, Oriental veggies, Hawaiian Roll, citrus Jell-O. more

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Polk County, Missouri — The Polk County Prosecutor’s Office announced today the dismissal of the homicide case against Corey Nielsen, following an extensive review of the finalized investigation and deliberation by a panel of local community members having heard evidence from the lead investigator from the Missouri Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC). The decision was made based on the evidence showing that the defendant acted in defense of others under Missouri law. Our office also consulted with other county prosecutors as to the application of law and likely trial outcomes. more

Citizens Memorial Hospital welcomes two new nurse practitioners to the medical staff including Karona Paschke, FNP-C, and Shawndee Knight, WHNP-BC. more

Matt Francka may have spent 13 years as a lineman for a local electric company, but he found himself drawn in a different direction. Or, more accurately, people continually asking him for help with pools, brought him to where he is now. more

10/26: Howl at the Moon Night more

Dorian more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

Today is Chocolate Cupcake Day more

Imagine that you are watching a race. The participants are tired, their pinned-on numbers damp from sweat, as they pant and force themselves ever closer to the finish line. Your favorite racer is in the lead - his breathing is heavy but there is determination in is eyes. All that training, the hard work, the passion - it’s about to pay off as he approaches the finish line. Just a few more feet, and then - nothing. He just stops - detours a bit, runs backwards, retraces some of his steps, visits with some observers. He goes over to the basketball court and shoots a few hoops. Finally, he comes back and drags himself across the finish line. All the while, you are stunned. He was so gung ho, just to fizzle out? more

When I was a boy learning of life in the woods, my dad taught me to recognize animals by what they left behind — the contents of their scat. more

If you know a veteran, send a photo to news@bolivarmonews.com, via Facebook, or in person at our local branch: 335 S. Springfield. more

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is home to more than 900 black bears and their numbers are growing. Many Missourians find these furbearers fascinating and have many questions about them. Are all black bears black? Do bears really hibernate? Where do bears spend the winter? What can bear scat show about diet and other things? What’s the biggest bear recorded in Missouri? Why is a fed bear a dead bear? How can people and communities Be Bear Aware? Why is fall a prime time for people and bears to encounter each other out in the woods or on the roads? more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With deer and turkey hunting underway in Missouri, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds non-hunters to practice safety measures when afield during hunting seasons. more

Puppies Galore! more

Hi, I'm Toast, a friendly and brave pup! My days are filled with energy, running around and playing with my toys. I can be quite the comedian with my playful antics, but when it's time to settle down, I'm as loyal as they come, always ready to curl up by your side. I'm a Husky mix with lots to say! more