Velma Jane (Morton) Harrah was born Jan. 25, 1934, to Bert and Minta Jane Morton on the Morton Farm on Morton Road in Houston, Missouri. She passed away Oct. 16, 2024 in Rolla, Missouri. 

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Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...