Miller County

Magruder Limestone Co. Inc, based out of Troy, Mo., is looking to quarry a 200-acre site near Woodriver Road in Miller County. The parcel of land is also near the both cities joint water and sewer treatment plant. Each side has been fighting for almost two years. Magruder gained a small victory when DNR granted them the permit. However, a Miller County judge blocked it after after a lengthy courtroom battle. The judge noted several things including Magruder's original application turned into DNR was incomplete. City officials are concerned about the impact of blasting on the structural integrity of the sewer lines.