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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Are flying saucers real? Have you ever seen a UFO? There is new evidence indicating the government recovered a crashed UFO in 1947. Back then officials at Roswell Army Air Field announced …

  • Word On The Street

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    What was your favorite childhood Christmas gift? Chatty Cathy. -Lynn Helm Magic Flying Fairies. -Alisa Wood Teddy bear named Cuddles, from my Great Grandma. -Tabitha …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Michelle Helwig

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    NAME: Michelle Helwig BIRTHPLACE: California YEARS IN CLINTON: Just visiting for the holidays. FAMILY: Husband and 3 kids. OCCUPATION: Real estate. WHAT I WANTED TO BE WHEN I …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Easy to buy...easy to use...and you’re helping local businesses. You can either call in, email your order, or stop by the Chamber for Chamber gift certificates. These gift certificates can be …

  • Chapter EN, P.E.O. Holds Christmas Luncheon

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Chapter EN, P.E.O., held its Christmas luncheon at the Clinton County Club on Dec. 14. Shirley Turner and Adele Bernard served as hostesses for the luncheon, which was attended by 24 members and two …

  • GVMH Announces Stewart As Employee Of The Month

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Sherry Stewart is the December Employee of the Month. Stewart has been an employee of GVMH since 2015 and works as a Telephone and …

  • CCA Attends SBU Championships

    Friday, December 22, 2023

  • 5th Saturday Men's Breakfast To Host Craig

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    The year 2023 will soon be history and we will venture into a new year. I can think of no better way to prepare for what lies ahead than to gather with God fearing men to enjoy the fellowship, to …

  • Marilyn Jane Barbour

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Marilyn Jane Barbour, 74, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Clinton, Mo., passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023 at the Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo. She was born August 16, …

  • Victoria (Vicki) Dianne Banks

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Victoria (Vicki) Dianne Banks, passed away peacefully at her home in Belton, Mo. Dec. 8, 2023. Vicki’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. Arrangements are under the care of …

  • Church News

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. Our church family gathers at 9:00 am for pre-church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting with …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    A Christmas Letter The gospel of Luke is a letter, at least it begins like one: Dear Theo, Since I know you love God as I do, I decided to write you. Much is being said and written about Jesus. You …

  • The Little Apple

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    December 13, 2023 Our community is ringing the bell at Food Fair on Fridays and Saturdays until Christmas. This year, total collection will go to AC Area Ministerial Alliance and the Backpack …

  • Municipal Court

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Gary Cover Arraignments Alex Lee Austin, Oper Veh Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility, Count 1 - Defendant Sentenced To Fine $66.50 Romeo Patrick Anos, Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (1-5 Mph …

  • Lady Cardinals Take First At MRVC Tournament

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    After receiving a first round bye, the Lady Cardinals basketball team took on Harrisonville in one of two MRVC Tournament semifinal games and advanced with a 45-24 win over the Lady Wildcats. Skyte …

  • Cards Wrestling Earns Win Over Eldorado Springs

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Clinton (CLINTON) 51.0 El Dorado Springs (ELDOSPRG) 24.0 144: Brody Barnhart (CLINTON) over Justin Brown (ELDOSPRG) (Dec 5-3) 150: Emory Crawford (ELDOSPRG) over Payton Goth (CLINTON) (Fall 0:53) …

  • Clinton Loses Close One To Marksmen At Home

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    FOLLOWING ANOTHER LOSS to Pleasant Hill last Tuesday night, the Cardinals dropped a close game to Sherwood at home on Monday night, 56-54. Above, Kaiden Townsend slashed thru the lane for a late …

  • Downtown Square Lights Up Shoppers

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    ‘Tis the Season It doesn’t take much wandering around Clinton’s Square to see that Christmas is near. Most businesses have decorations, and usually there is a tree in the window. …

  • Gifts Are Lifeline To Those Incarcerated On Christmas

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    ‘Tis the Season It doesn’t take much wandering around Clinton’s Square to see that Christmas is near. Most businesses have decorations, and usually there is a tree in the window. …

  • New Clinton Firefighter Makes Major History For Department

    Friday, December 22, 2023

    Last week, when most people were out shopping for gifts, Bayley Heider was involved in a different kind of search. And instead of getting the house decorated for the holidays, she was breaking into …

  • December 21, 2023

    Friday, December 22, 2023

  • JBMS Wrestling Secures Back-To-Back Conference Championships

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    The JBMS boys claimed ten individual champions leading the squad to another championship finish in the Ozark Highlands Conference Tournament, their second in as many years. JBMS finished off …

  • Wildcats Place Five At Battle On Katy Trail

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Wildcats wrestlers locked up at the Battle at the Katy Trail on Friday and Saturday at the Matthewson Exhibition Center on the Missouri State Fairgrounds, facing opponents from all over the state and …

  • 'Cats Drop Two To California, Eldon

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    In a pair of games with Tri-County Conference opponents, the Wildcats fell victim of defeat by fairly unparalleled margins. In the first contest last Monday, Warsaw (2-6) was more than doubled …

  • Ladycats Let One Slip Away At Weaubleau, Edged By Stockton

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    The Warsaw girls are getting closer, but can't seem to get over the hump in a couple of winnable games in the last week as they fell to Weaubleau last Tuesday, 66-48 and lost a close one to Stockton …

  • Cole Camp Basketball Splits With St. Paul At W-K Shootout

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    On Saturday at the W-K Holiday Shootout in Sedalia, the Cole Camp Bluebirds defeated a good St. Paul Lutheran squad, 62-56 thanks to clutch free throw shooting (10 for 14) in the final period. …

  • Cards Celebrate First Win At W-K Holiday Shootout

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    With three starters out, the 0-5 Lincoln Cardinals ran 9 players in and out in a 60-38 win over Concordia at the W-K Holiday Shootout in Sedalia at State Fair on Wednesday night. Coach Tyler …

  • Lincoln Loses At Shootout

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    The W-K Holiday Shootout at State Fair is always a fun place to play. On Wednesday night, however, the Lincoln girls gave up a slew of points on second and third attempts in their 47-17 loss to …

  • Meet The People of The North Pole

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    NAME: Santa Claus (aka Kris Kringle, St. Nick) BIRTHPLACE: Well, the North Pole, of course! YEARS AT THE NORTH POLE: It seems like forever! FAMILY: Wife, Mrs. Claus; my elves are my …

  • Fristoe News

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    The weather for the Fristoe area has been really great for the last week and the forecast says there will be nice weather for the next five days! Got really good news saying that Lovely …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge": -January 5, Steak Night/Prime Rib (weather permitting), 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Cost $14.00-$19.00 , RSVP by January 2 -January 10, Tenderloin …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    What is one thing that you get excited to find in your stocking? My favorite candy and a gift card. -Terri Burt A new pair of wool socks. -Jared Deckard Honestly, crystals …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Are flying saucers real? Have you ever seen a UFO? There is new evidence indicating the government recovered a crashed UFO in 1947. Back then officials at Roswell Army Air Field announced …

  • Financial Focus

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    If you want to make a big purchase, such as a new car or a piece of property, or you were faced with a large, unexpected expense, such as a major home or auto repair, would you have the funds readily …

  • Letters To The Editor

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Dear Editor, A few weeks ago, New Home Baptist Church was horribly vandalized, not once, but four separate times, within a few days. Windows, including five stained glass ones were broken out, …

  • Gary Lee Roberts, Sr.

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Gary Lee Roberts, Sr., 77, passed away December 15, 2023, at his home in Warsaw. Gary was born July 10, 1946, in St. Louis, son of Austin J and Violet Roberts. Gary joined the United States …

  • Church News

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Warsaw Christian Church Is Christianity reasonable, or do we just accept it on blind faith? I have heard sincere Christians suggest that faith and reason are incompatible. I beg to differ. The …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Sheriff’s Report 12/11/2023-12/17/23 Miranda Sue Martinez, Homeless, was arrested on 12-11-23 on a Sarpy County NE warrant for Burglary, Theft-Unlawful Taking $1,500-$4,999 and Theft-RCV …

  • City Of Warsaw Names Eledge As Newest Police Chief

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    At Monday night's city council meeting, the City of Warsaw Board of Alderman appointed Chad Eledge as the city's newest police chief. Eledge takes over the position vacated by Sean McCannon upon his …

  • Cops And Kids Go Christmas Shopping

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    On Friday night, officers and other members of local agencies put on their Santa hats and converged on the Walmart campus for this year's shopping event with local children of need. For the City of …

  • Christ Is Christmas: Local Churches Ready To Celebrate The Birth Of Jesus

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    The Christmas holiday is commemorated in many ways including caroling, plays or pageants, decorating, displaying Christmas trees, and giving gifts. Attending church services on Christmas Eve and …

  • For Many Benton County Families, Wreaths Across America Hits Home

    Thursday, December 21, 2023

    Over 600 volunteers gathered on December 16 to lay wreaths on graves at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri, the nearest national facility in the area. According to Wreaths …

  • December 21, 2023

    Thursday, December 21, 2023