Three months later, residents of Lesterville try to recover from flash flooding

Residents in Lesterville, Missouri, are still dealing with the aftermath of July flash flooding, including mold issues and the planned demolition of a local church.
Pastor Greg Freeman and his wife April, of Lesterville, cover their nose and mouths against the smell of mold as they pass by the worship center that will be demolished at Black River Baptist Church in Lesterville, Mo., on Wednesday,…
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