Wright Brothers

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MT. VERNON, Mo. Mention the Wright Brothers, and you think of Orville and Wilbur, the aviation pioneers. But in Mt. Vernon, it’s Ronnie and Donnie, twins known for their community service for more than half a century. 72 year-old Ronnie Wright has been driving a taxi in Mt. Vernon for 26 years. He knows every inch of the town, right … Read More

Thomas Zeller

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — This year’s Red Cross Volunteer winner of the Everyday Hero award is someone who, appropriately, is giving back everyday. Those who nominated him say he’s working hard to make communities in Missouri and around the nation, a better place. Thomas Zeller is a busy guy. The Red Cross Volunteer has a lot on his plate, and in … Read More

Crissy Carsten

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Crissy Carsten’s career at Jack Henry keeps her plenty busy. She builds data bases for banks across the country, almost always working much more than a 40 hour week. But it’s her volunteer work after hours that makes Crissy a remarkable “Everyday Hero.” The woman who nominated Crissy for that honor from the American Red Cross is … Read More