July 11, 2024

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In this issue

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, July 11

    Do you make summer plans between the 4th of July and Labor Day holidays? We spend weekends on the boat as much as possible. -Kenzie Beckman I just enjoy the  warm weather, even …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, July 11

    There are all kinds of stories in the news calling for President Biden to drop out of the race because of his health. Well, the writing has been on the wall for the last year or so and now our …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Riley Cowan

    Thursday, July 11

    Name: Riley Cowan. Birthplace: Clinton. Years in Clinton: 16. Family: Cowan Family. The Best Thing about living in Clinton is: How kind everyone is. Occupation: Burger King. …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, July 11

    Observing the Seasons Humans are captives of time. There is little to nothing we can do to escape the consequences of time. To cope with our time problem, we have divided it into seasons such as …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, July 11

    July 3, 2024 The 20th Annual Appleton City Car Show will be July 13 in the City Park, right off 52 Hwy across the street from Zink Motor Company. Check in 8:00 a.m.-noon. Car Show noon-3:00 p.m. This …

  • St. Barts New Sanctuary Celebrates 10 Years

    Thursday, July 11

    Parishioners from Windsor and outlying parishes came together to celebrate 10 years of their new sanctuary on July 7 at St. Bartholomew Parish in Windsor. “We have paid off our $608,000 …

  • Twilight Garden Club Announces June Yard Of The Month

    Thursday, July 11

    Twilight Garden Club is pleased to announce that Ted and Amy Weaver’s yard has been named June Yard of the Month. Ted and Amy have lived at 711 Verna for 32 years. The gardens and yard are a …

  • Sharon L. Ebeling

    Thursday, July 11

    Sharon L. Ebeling age 76, of Chilhowee, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side, Saturday, June 22, 2024. Sharon was born en route to the Warrensburg Hospital on …

  • Kelly D. Hubbs

    Thursday, July 11

    Kelly D. Hubbs, age 83 of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 23rd, 2024 at the Lincoln Community Care Center, Lincoln, Missouri. Kelly was born on October 20, 1940, in Benton …

  • Church News

    Thursday, July 11

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. Our church family gathers at 9:30 am for pre- church food and fellowship. This is a special time for visiting, …

  • Municipal Court

    Thursday, July 11

    Gary Cover Arraignments Chad Michael Benoit, Seat Belt Violation - Other, Defendant Sentenced To Fine $10.00; Failed To Register Vehicle, Defendant Sentenced To Fine $56.50 And Court Cost …

  • McQueen Gathering To Be Held

    Thursday, July 11

    Do you know this couple? Are you related to them? Shortly after the close of the Civil War, and after a brief stay in Indiana, Andrew Davis McQueen and Sarah Emaline Tope McQueen relocated from Ohio …

  • Clinton Police Department Report

    Thursday, July 11

    06/08/2024 - Arrests Jones, Tia, 23, Assault, Clinton - Fail To Obey Obstruct. Resist, Clinton - Manner Of Walking Along Roadways Ring, Desirae, 41, Fail To Obey Obstruct. Resist 06/09/2024 - Arrests …

  • By Grace Performance Team Competes In DanceOut National Dance Competition

    Thursday, July 11

    Members of the By Grace Performance Team from By Grace Performance Studio competed in the DanceOut National Dance Competition National Finals in Branson at the Branson Hillside Theatre June …

  • Sheriff's Deputy, K9 Officer Headline July 16 CWC Luncheon

    Thursday, July 11

    Major Rob Hills will be the speaker at the next Christian Women’s Connection luncheon on July 16. Major Hills will be accompanied by a K9 officer and her handler. Major Hills is the Chief …

  • SFCC Athletic Department To Host Golf Tournament

    Thursday, July 11

    The State Fair Community College (SFCC) Athletic Department is still looking for sponsors and participants for the 13th Annual SFCC Athletic Department Golf Tournament to be held July 22 at the …

  • City And County To Fix Dangerous Bridge Access

    Thursday, July 11

    A very poorly installed bridge is finally going to be replaced. The city council unanimously approved an intergovernmental bridge replacement agreement between the city and Henry County, during the …

  • Heritage Tractor Delivers Help For Clinton Animal Shelter Pets

    Thursday, July 11

    People seeing the Heritage Traveling Tractor driving along Highway 7 on July 2nd might have thought it was heading for Olde Glory Days. The tractor was in full 4th display with its flag-painted hood …

  • Class of '59 Rides Again With Parade Award And Memory Walk Dedication

    Thursday, July 11

    In the fall of 1958, more than 100 Clinton High School students started their senior year in a three-story brick school building on the corner of 3rd and Franklin. The seniors were told that after …

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    Thursday, July 11

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, July 10

    In thinking about a good lunch, chicken salad and the many variations always come to mind. Using a store-bought rotisserie chicken or poaching some chicken breasts, the following is a favorite and …

  • Faith Lutheran Presents Donation To Crossroads

    Wednesday, July 10

    Faith Lutheran Church, Warsaw Missouri, has been a longtime supporter of Crossroad Family Ministries. Crossroads is a Christ-centered pregnancy resource center. They provide help to families in …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Wednesday, July 10

    Dear Mr. White, I read your editorial in the July 4, 2024 issue with interest urging citizens to vote because one vote can make a difference. However, the examples you gave come from an urban …

  • Resurgence Of Sports Cards Has Brought A Revival Of Ministry, Money and Memories

    Wednesday, July 10

    The price of sports cards has skyrocketed. A 1952 Mickey Mantle graded 9.5 recently sold for $7.2 million. A Honus Wagner sold for $5 million. A rare unopened set printed in 2014 sold for …

  • Sedalia Post #642 Wins Local Wood Bat Tourney

    Wednesday, July 10

    The Sedalia Senior Legion Post #642 baseball team made up of some local talent swept through the eight team wood bat tourney in Sedalia last Friday through Sunday, June 28-30. The Travelers beat …

  • SFCC Athletics To Host Annual Golf Tournament

    Wednesday, July 10

    The State Fair Community College (SFCC) Athletic Department is still looking for sponsors and participants for the 13th Annual SFCC Athletic Department Golf Tournament to be held July 22 at the …

  • Dollar General Adds Produce To Warsaw Location

    Wednesday, July 10

    Recently Remodeled Store Now Offers Fresh Produce and New Layout Dollar General announces it recently remodeled its store at 14633 Highway 7 in Warsaw and now offers produce in addition to the …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Samantha Thoele

    Wednesday, July 10

    NAME: Samantha Thoele BIRTHPLACE: St. Charles FAMILY: Husband, Matthew THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN WARSAW IS: The opportunity to fish, and the quiet, smalltown life. EDUCATION: …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, July 10

    The weather allowed for lots of harvest of vegetables from friends and neighbors gardens while farmers put away lots of really good hay for the winter this week, then the area received a nice rain at …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, July 10

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: July 12, Rib Eye Steak Night, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, 8 oz $15, 14 oz $19, Dinner includes baked …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, July 10

    There are all kinds of stories in the news calling for President Biden to drop out of the race because of his health. Well, the writing has been on the wall for the last year or so and now our …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, July 10

    Keep on singing Winston Churchill, at the age of 65, became prime minister of Britain. With his ability to enlist the aid of governments opposed to Germany, his measures to combat possible invasion …

  • A Nostalgic Look Back While Cleaning Out The Office

    Wednesday, July 10

    With the closing of the Lincoln New Era, published since 1960 and the Cole Camp Courier, around since 1897, came some rather significant pain and the usual task of “cleaning out the …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, July 10

    As a business owner, you’ve always got a lot to think about today — but what about tomorrow? Have you thought about the person you would like to see as your successor? If you …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, July 10

    Do you listen to your head or your heart? My head. -Cindy Marshall My heart. -Amanda Todd Neither; I listen to my gut instinct. -Cash Caswell-Davis

  • Dean "Peach" Henderson

    Wednesday, July 10

    Dean “Peach” Henderson was born September 9, 1936, in Benton County MO and departed his earthly home for his eternal home on June 30th, 2024, at 87 years old. Dean graduated from …

  • Beauford Wilson

    Wednesday, July 10

    Beauford Wilson (1953 - 2024) of Hallsville, Missouri died on June 30th. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, July 9th from 5-7 pm at the Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel in Columbia for family and …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, July 10

    Warsaw Christian Church Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, July 10

    Sheriff’s Report 7/1/24 to 7/7/24 Micheal Carl Allison of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 7-1-24 on a Henry County warrant for Failure to Appear/Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Financial …

  • Warrensburg Man Drowns By Accident In Pond While Mowing

    Wednesday, July 10

    A Warrensburg man, Brent Carroll, 20 was operating a Bad Boy Rogue lawnmower for the company he works for when the mower began sliding sideways from the top of a steep embankment. As he slid he was …

  • Accident Report

    Wednesday, July 10

    A Stover man was injured in a two-car crash at Missouri 52 just east of Eckhoff Way in Benton County on July 8 at 7:30 AM. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the crash occurred when Richard L. …

  • Hallsville Man Found Dead In Big Buffalo Creek Area, Homicide Expected

    Wednesday, July 10

    On Sunday June 30, 2024, a call was received by the Morgan County E-911 reporting an adult male found on his side against a tree, off the roadway, adjacent to Beechnut Road, south of Stover, in …

  • Jaycees Truck & Tractor Pull Nets Big Gain For Veterans Home

    Wednesday, July 10

    The Cole Camp Jaycees held their 3rd annual MSTPA pulling event at the Antique Tractor Farm grounds on Saturday, July 6. It is estimated approximately one thousand people attended to watch 85 entries …

  • Lakeview Heights Parades Neighborhood On 4th Of July

    Wednesday, July 10

    For the eighth consecutive year the home owners in Lakeview Heights held their 4th of July Parade. Each year the parade consists of 4-wheelers, golf carts and side by sides, all gaily decorated in …

  • Lincoln Hosts 4th Of July Celebration At Big City Park

    Wednesday, July 10

    In accordance with a long running tradition, Lincoln held its spectacular fireworks show on the traditional 4th of July but held off the rest of the celebration until Saturday, July 6 in the big City …

  • Commission Votes To Vacate Property In Shady Shores

    Wednesday, July 10

    Attorney Hurley Mahan met with the Benton County Commissioners at their July 1 meeting to present a petition for vacation on behalf of Jeffrey and Cynthia West who were also present. The property …

  • Mayor Nelson Returns To Lead Lincoln Meeting

    Wednesday, July 10

    Mayor Glen Nelson was back on board to conduct the July Council meeting at 6 p.m. in Lincoln’s City Hall Monday, July 8. Health issues had kept Mayor Nelson from conducting the previous meeting …

  • Many Major Grant Projects Near Ready In City Of Warsaw

    Wednesday, July 10

    The Warsaw City Council received several in-depth and lengthy updates regarding projects that sit on-deck that will enhance the infrastructure and amenities throughout their city limits. The …

  • Wenberg Will Return To Lead As Warsaw Chief Of Police

    Wednesday, July 10

    The City of Warsaw announced that Jason Wenberg has accepted the role filling the vacancy for the position of Police Chief. The decision was made after a rigorous hiring process that included …

  • August Primary Election Could Reshape Local Political Scene

    Wednesday, July 10

    Sheriff Eric Knox and the North and South County Commissioners, Scott Harms and Larry Berry, will have challengers for their current positions in the Primary Election set for August 6. However, …

  • Benton County's Top Health Official Retires, Barry Pabst Takes The Helm

    Wednesday, July 10

    Barry Pabst replaced Linda Viebrock as the new director of the Benton County Health Department as of May 1, 2024. Viebrock, who has worked for the BCHD since 1975, has retired. Pabst came to the …