May 2024

Sheriff’s Dept. makes arrests

On Monday April 15, 2024 at approximately 3:20 P.M., the Clay County Sheriff’s Department arrested 38 year-old, Brian J. Crosskno of Kennett on Warren Street in St. Francis. Mr. Crosskno had been making threats and harassing a resident on Warren Street since at least April 4th. The Sheriff’s Department had obtained three felony warrants on the subject. Crosskno was back at the residence making threats when deputies arrived and took him into custody. He is currently in the Clay County Detention Center on a $20,000.00 cash only bond. He is charged with Criminal Mischief-1ST Degree/ Property of Another Value $500 or More, Terroristic Threatening-1st Degree/Threatens Physical Injury, Burglary, Residential, Possession of Sch I or II LT 2GM, Tampering with Physical Evidence.

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Grant allows John J. Pershing VA Medical Center to expand food pantries

A new grant from the Disabled American Veterans will allow the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center to grow its monthly food pantry in Poplar Bluff and start a new one in the Cape Girardeau community. “We’re so grateful for it,” said Ashley Aubuchon, the medical center’s health promotion/disease prevention program manager, of the grant. “Being able to provide even more is just one of the many goals we’ve been able to meet with this program.”

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The Lowe Down

To the Graduating Class of 2024, Just look at you. You’ve achieved your goal of earning a K-12 education or perhaps a college degree.

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Rambling Vines

For your reading enjoyment, we continue to publish Rambling Vines by the late Marylea Vines as she recalls events and names of Corning folks from many years ago. We are currently in the year 1990 Mrs.

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Community Foundation Awards Eight Grants to Local Nonprofits

Pocahontas, Ark. – North Delta Community Foundation, an affiliate of Arkansas Community Foundation, announced $15,000 in Giving Tree grants for nonprofits in Clay, Lawrence and Randolph counties. “Since our affiliate was formed in 2020, we have awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to support projects and programs working to address the greatest needs in our communities,” said Melody Rainwater, executive director of the North Delta affiliate. “Our local nonprofits work tirelessly to serve our communities and we are proud to support their efforts through our grantmaking.”

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Corning PD promotes two officers

Two Corning police officers received a promotion to the rank of Corporal in an announcement made Wednesday, April 23, 2024 by Police Chief Blaine McClung. Chief McClung pronounced Officer David Leach and School Resource Officer (SRO) Micayla McClung were each promoted to Corporal due to their general law enforcement experience along with their strong work ethic and passion for the job.

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G/T referral requests sought

The Corning School District Gifted and Talented Program is currently seeking referrals for students in grades 3-11. Referred students must display high intellectual ability, task commitment, self-motivation and creative ability. Those who have questions or would like more information may contact Corning GT Coordinator, Marcy Selig, by e-mail at Marcy.Selig@corning.k12.ar.us or by calling Corning Middle School at 870-857-6491

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