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Financial Focus

       There’s a quote about the importance of setting goals that says, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any path will take you there.” You …

Message from the Cole Camp Mayor

Summer is definitely here, and our Public Works department is working hard to keep up with the vegetation that has benefitted from the rains and warm temperatures. They will be checking for …

DOWN ON THE CREEK

 In 1905, the local paper reported that a “belled buzzard” had been sighted at Freeburg, Missouri by many of the local residents. The story of a “belled buzzard” would …
The Sports Page
The 19th annual CMH Diamond Nationals, featuring the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, is a two-night event for the first time with action set for Friday and Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway.

Two-night CMH Diamond Nationals This Weekend At Lucas Oil Speedway

WHEATLAND, MO. (July 7, 2025) - The stars of Dirt Late Model racing return to Lucas Oil Speedway this week for the 19th annual CMH Diamond Nationals Presented by Wieland and the mid-summer Lucas …

Lady Cardinals Will Turn To Experienced Seniors To Take Team To Next Level

Lincoln High School held its annual summer volleyball camp last week. With heavy rain pounding the parking lot outside on Monday, the Lincoln girls pounded the volleyball inside the comfort of their …

Lincoln's Parrott Providing Payback For Youth With Speed And Agility

Lincoln's Dawson Parrott has been to every kind of athletic camp and workout since he was a tiny tot. Using that experience, he is now running agility classes of his own this summer in Lincoln. …
The School Page

Lincoln Agrees On Salary Increases For 2025-26 Year

     The Lincoln R-2 School Board met Monday, June 23. Board members present were Sanders, Eichler, Smallwood, Siercks and Casey. Parrot and Eckhoff were absent. …

Howe Named To Dean's List At UE

Students at the University of Evansville are named to the Dean's List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean's List, a student must have carried a full …

Mehrens Graduates From Morningside

Morningside University proudly recognizes the achievements of its May 2025 graduates, awarding general honors based on outstanding academic performance in undergraduate coursework. Morningside …
The Society Page
A Nichols Worth Of Nature
Just in the past few years, one of the long standing mysteries of the natural world has been solved. What happens to the painted ladies? Butterflies are among nature’s truly surprising …
Update: FUNdraisers For The Playground
On Saturday, the Knights of Columbus #8620 hosted a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament as a FUNdraiser for the Playground Expansion at Drake Harbor which will not only add more children's equipment, but …
Fristoe News
This week has been a week full of hot weather and strong winds. However, when the weekend got close, the weather forecasters began to talk about rain. They were right as rain began to fall Friday …
B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783
Dining at The Lodge Wednesday Served 5:00 PM-7:00 PM July 2 Prime Rib Sandwich w/Fries, $10 July 9, Wings w/Fries, 6 for $8 or 8 for $10 July 16, Pizza w/Breadstick, $10 July 23, Wings …
Three Chambers Meet To Update One Another
The three chambers met Wednesday, June 25 at noon in the Missouri Made shop in Cole Camp. Warsaw Chamber Executive Director DeeDee Hunter reported on several changes in existing events and some …
The Law Page

Benton County Sherriff's Report

Gary Morris Shafton Jr of Warsaw, MO was sentenced on 6-27-25 to 48 hours in the Benton County Detention Facility. Subject completed his sentence and was released. Alice Pauline Murphy of Kansas …

The Obituary Page
Mary Ann Steffens
Mary Ann Steffens, 96, of Cole Camp formerly of Ionia, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp.  She was born on May 12, 1929, three miles west of Ionia …
Olga Henrietta Faulstich
Olga Henrietta Faulstich, 96, of Cole Camp, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Lincoln Community Care Center, Lincoln.  She was born on November 27, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, a …
Gloria Jean Kaufman
Gloria Jean (Holsworth) Kaufman, 77 of Cole Camp, Missouri passed away June 23,2025 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born September 11, 1947, in Independence, Missouri …
Rita Louise (Elliot) Feil
Rita Louise (Elliott) Feil - age 92 of Warsaw, MO, and formerly a lifelong resident of Caldwell County, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Lincoln Community Care Center & Lakeside Suites …
Marvin Coons
Marvin Coons
Marvin Coons passed away peacefully in Palm Springs, CA on June 14, 2025. Born August 5, 1932 in Brookfield, MO to Ercyl and Beatrice Coons, he was the youngest of 3 children. He graduated from …
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While economic forces have streamlined many global dishes into uniform, predictable formats, pizza continues to thrive in all its messy and delicious variety.
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Beyond the beach: 7 exciting experiences in the Mexican Caribbean
(BPT) - The Mexican Caribbean is known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, and there are even more experiences within its 12 regions that are just as memorable as its shores. If …