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Missouri's Own World Series

Published October 26, 2010 Submitted by: Michael

The 2010 World Series begins on Wednesday, October 27 when the Texas Rangers meet the San Francisco Giants. That date also marks the 25th anniversary of Game 7 in Missouri’s "I-70 Series" between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Kansas City Royals. More...

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Hallowee'en 1909

Published October 25, 2010 Submitted by: Renee

The Springfield Republican claimed that "Evil Spirits" were stalking Springfield and Greene County. More...

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Winoka Lodge

Published October 18, 2010 Submitted by: Renee

Winoka Lodge...summer home or murder scene? Rumors persist that this property is haunted by the spirits of Girl Scouts that were murdered here. Research tells a different story. More...

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Wolf Man

Published October 12, 2010 Submitted by: Brian

Mrs. Speakman, widow of a Mr. Speakman of the Eighth Missouri Cavalry, alleged in her pension application that her late husband received an injury in the [Civil War] service that brought on mental delusions of a peculiar kind...he thought he was a wolf. More...

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Buried treasure

Published October 4, 2010 Submitted by: Renee

Interesting discovery on the farm of J. M. Greer in 1899. More...

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