March 20, 2025

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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, March 20

    Aunt Jane died Thursday evening after a series of health setbacks that she fought courageously and with a sense of humor. She had an exuberant spirit that served her well for 94 years. She once …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO Business - Missouri Symanctry Financial Group

    Thursday, March 20

    Company Name: Katie Scott NPN:21502246-Missouri Symanctry Financial Group 660-207-2109. Owner/Manager Name: Katie Scott. Corporate/Family Operated: Family. Year started/Years in …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, March 20

    What is your favorite spring activity? Fishing. -Jason Kihn Planting flowers. -Abbie Hullinger Being outside. -Hannah Hullinger

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, March 20

    WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 3.14.25 Welcome New Chamber Member Henry County Sheriff’s Foundation The Henry County Sheriff Foundation …

  • Walker Packets Have Been Mailed For HCMF

    Thursday, March 20

    The Henry County Memory Fund has mailed out our walker packets! If you have attended our event in the past or have made a memorial contribution to the fund you will be receiving the packet. If you …

  • PEO Sisters Kick Off Anniversary Year

    Thursday, March 20

    Chapter EN of the P.E.O. Sisterhood started its 100th year at its new meeting place, the Back Room at Clinton Methodist Church last Thursday, March 13. The afternoon meeting, attended by 26 members, …

  • Chapter IU Of The PEO Celebrates 69 Years

    Thursday, March 20

    The March meeting of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter IU was held at the Rotary Building Thursday night, March 13, 2025 with 21 sisters in attendance. Festive birthday decorations celebrating our 69 …

  • Lesmeister Attends Legistlation Day At Jefferson City

    Thursday, March 20

    Sammee Lesmeister attended Disability’s Legislation Day at Jefferson City. She is in a job-coaching program through Center for Human Services. Center for Human Services understand that …

  • HC SWCD Recognizes 2025 Outstanding Conservation Farmer

    Thursday, March 20

    The Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) Outstanding Conservation Farmer for 2025 was announced at the SWCD Open house breakfast on March 6, this year the award went to …

  • Townsend Selected As CHS Assistant Principal

    Thursday, March 20

    Clinton High School is pleased to announce that Jordan Townsend has been named Assistant Principal for the 2025-2026 school year. Jordan transitions into this role from Henry Elementary School, where …

  • Nearly 100 Requests From Henry And Surrounding Counties Filled By Birthday Blessings

    Thursday, March 20

    Birthday Blessings filled nearly 100 requests from Bates, Benton, Henry and St. Clair County foster kids in 2024. Focusing on providing needed resources to kids in care, the nonprofit will be holding …

  • Get Real Spiritual Conference Brings Joy And Inspiration

    Thursday, March 20

    The Get Real Spiritual Conference, held on March 10 and 11, was a resounding success, thanks in large part to the generous sponsorship of the Skidmore Foundation and the gracious support of First …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, March 20

    Heavenly Treasures Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasure on earth where moth and rust destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasure in …

  • Jane Ellen White Brown

    Thursday, March 20

    Jane White Brown, age 94, died on March 13, 2025. Jane Ellen White was born on October 31, 1930, in the home of her grandparents, Ellen R. Kelly and John S. Kelly in the Glenaire Community of …

  • Cody J. Strouse

    Thursday, March 20

    Cody J. Strouse, age 36, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, Saturday, February, 8, 2025. Cody was born April 6, 1988 to Jennifer and Randy Strouse in Clinton, MO. Raised and graduated in Clinton in …

  • Rebecca Crowder

    Thursday, March 20

    Rebecca Crowder, age 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 25, 2025 at her home in Deepwater, Missouri surrounded by close friends and family. Rebecca was born March 7, 1965 in Clinton, MO …

  • Betty Braun

    Thursday, March 20

    Betty Braun, age 98, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Betty Jean Braun was born on January 30, 1927 in Henry County, the daughter of Walter Batschelett and …

  • Church News

    Thursday, March 20

    Calhoun Community Church Greetings from Calhoun Community Church where everyone is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord. We are located on the southeast corner of the Calhoun square. We are a …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Thursday, March 20

    George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon After the Presidency – Part I Glynna Morse presented the program for the March 8 meeting of the Windsor Historical Society. She reviewed George and …

  • Down On The Creek

    Thursday, March 20

    Number Please! It’s somewhat amazing the bizarre thoughts one can have while performing repetitious chores. Just yesterday it occurred to me that my cousin Tootie (now passed) was an …

  • Superintendent Hunter Is Program Speaker At Windsor Chamber Of Commerce Meeting

    Thursday, March 20

    Brad Hunter, Superintendent of Henry County R-1 School District, presented the program at the Windsor Chamber of Commerce meeting, held at the Wagon Wheel Café on Wed., March 12. Supt. Hunter …

  • Wesner Receives 32-Gallon Pin At Windsor Community Blood Drive

    Thursday, March 20

    Thirty-five pints of blood were collected from 40 persons registered for the blood drive held by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks at the Windsor United Methodist Church on Thursday, March 13. …

  • Cardinals Will Take On Lincoln At Hammons Field

    Thursday, March 20

    Your Clinton Cardinal Baseball Team will be playing in Springfield, MO at Hammons Field (Home of the AA St. Louis Cardinals Affiliate, Springfield Cardinals) on March 25, and you will not want to …

  • Greyhounds Baseball, Golf Look Forward To Spring

    Thursday, March 20

    Windsor Preseason Sports Reports Baseball: Head coach Brad Forrest and assistant coach Trenton Thompson return to coach the WHS baseball team that had a 19-7 record. Among their losses to …

  • Batter Up! Clinton Baseball Jamborees At Lakeland

    Thursday, March 20

    'TIS THE SEASON for Clinton baseball as the Cardinals played in a Jamboree at Lakeland where they faced off against the host Vikings and Appleton City. Many players saw time on the field for Coach …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, March 20

    March 12, 2025 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served March 21 and April 4 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. They plan to serve …

  • The Best Of The Best Gather At Clinton Chamber Banquet

    Thursday, March 20

    The 84th Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held Thursday night (3.13) at the Benson Center. The dinner was catered by Dietz Family Buffet and the bar was a service of A.I. Brands. Chamber …

  • Every Quilt Tells A Story: This Year's Walk To Feature 'Little House' Designs

    Thursday, March 20

    Every quilt tells a story —who made it, the name of the pattern, who it was made for and the clothes it was made from. But for Judy Wampler, the stories came first. On Friday, April 4 and …

  • Need A Ride? Clinton ATS Will Pick You Up

    Thursday, March 20

    As the community development director for Clinton, Chuck Bailey is in charge of transportation in the city, meaning ATS, the Area Transportation Service. ATS runs three white buses, which are …

  • March 20, 2025

    Thursday, March 20

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, March 19

    Pizza Pockets If Hot Pockets were a staple in your childhood this four-ingredient recipe will be right up your alley. A super-simple version with a few basic ingredients; starting with a tube of …

  • Cardinals Will Hang Banner After Taking Fourth Place Finish At Class 2 Final Four

    Wednesday, March 19

    The dream of going to the MSHSAA Class 2 Final Four in Columbia, Missouri to play at Mizzou Arena came true for the Lincoln Cardinals boys basketball team last week. The town gave the team a superior …

  • MBCA Releases All-District Basketball Teams

    Wednesday, March 19

    MBCA All-District is voted on by member coaches within the district. All-District is not an all-district tournament team; it reflects the entire regular season. The top 10 players from each district …

  • Cole Camp Schools Ask Voters To Approve No Tax Bond Issue

    Wednesday, March 19

    The Cole Camp R-1 School District will be asking voters to approve a no tax increase bond measure at the April general election. When passed, this would allow the district to extend current bonding …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Sebastian Rosales

    Wednesday, March 19

    NAME: Sebastian Rosales BIRTHPLACE: Venezuela YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: I moved here 3 months ago. I'm a newbie! FAMILY: Mom, Luna; Father, Daniel THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN …

  • Shriners Host Screening Clinic

    Wednesday, March 19

    A WINNING COMBINATION of members from the Shriners and Benton County Health Department conducted a screening clinic for children on Saturday. Those involved in a busy day of volunteering included (L …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, March 19

    Good day from Fristoe News! The weather has been really nice for several days, but guess what . . . after several days of really nice weather, it snowed a light dusting in the night. It is not bad …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, March 19

    Dining at The Lodge Our seafood boil dinner is open to the public! This event is a membership drive and fundraiser for our scholarship fund. This event is a great opportunity to visit our lodge …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Wednesday, March 19

    Dear Editor, I appreciated the Donnie Nichols front page column encouraging property owners to look out for the welfare of butterflies and other pollinators. Their survival and ours are ultimately …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, March 19

    Aunt Jane died Thursday evening after a series of health setbacks that she fought courageously and with a sense of humor. She had an exuberant spirit that served her well for 94 years. She once …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, March 19

    Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make — decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, March 19

    What was your first car? A 1988 or 1989 Chevy Beretta GT. -Shane Simons A '69 Chevy Impala. -Chris Baker A 1991 Chevy 1/2 ton extended cab pickup; 2 tone. -Charlie …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, March 19

    Number Please! It’s somewhat amazing the bizarre thoughts one can have while performing repetitious chores. Just yesterday it occurred to me that my cousin Tootie (now passed) was an …

  • Economic Development Moving Along Within County

    Wednesday, March 19

    Various community leaders and business owners met on Wednesday, February 26, for the monthly meeting of the Benton County Economic Development group in Lincoln City Hall. First on the agenda was …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, March 19

    Sheriff’s Report 3/7/25 to 3/13/25 Cody Ryan Fletcher-Fulks of Warsaw, MO was sentenced on 3-9-25 to 48 hours in the Benton County Detention Facility. Subject completed the sentence and …

  • Linda Mae Brady

    Wednesday, March 19

    Linda Mae Brady, 79, was born in Mason City, lA. Having attended younger grades in lA, she and her parents Lena and Louis Brady, moved to Kansas City, MO area, where she found employment during and …

  • Jane Ellen White Brown

    Wednesday, March 19

    Jane White Brown, age 94, died on March 13, 2025. Jane Ellen White was born on October 31, 1930, in the home of her grandparents, Ellen R. Kelly and John S. Kelly in the Glenaire Community of …

  • Tammy Lawler

    Wednesday, March 19

    Tammy S. Lawler, age 67, of Quincy, Missouri passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Centerpoint Hospital in Independence, Missouri. She was born on November 23, 1957 the daughter of Donna (Copp) …

  • Doris Ellen Nickles

    Wednesday, March 19

    Doris Ellen Nickles, 84, passed away March 6, 2025 after a brief illness in Clinton, Missouri. Doris was born in Alba, Missouri on October 27, 1940 to Isaac J. Ennis and Blanche M. Earl; She was …

  • Janice (Kay) K. Owsley

    Wednesday, March 19

    Janice Kay Owsley, age 81, of Cross Timbers, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at the Jacobs Ladder Hospice House in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on August 28, 1943 in St. …

  • Don Ray Willis

    Wednesday, March 19

    Don Ray Willis of Macks Creek departed this life March 16, 2025, in the home of his grandson on the farm in Macks Creek, MO. Don Ray Willis was born Sept 19, 1929, in a small cabin on Broads …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, March 19

    From The Pastor's Desk I am the only one -I Kings 19:10 Elijah felt alone and laid under a juniper tree wanting to die. His life had been threatened by Queen Jezebel. Many times we feel …

  • Historic Buildings In Cole Camp Up For Grants

    Wednesday, March 19

    A March update of the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant was released by Kaysinger Regional Planning. The news release states Kaysinger is awaiting input and review of the application and …

  • Boutique Crawl Kicks Off Spring Shopping

    Wednesday, March 19

    Benton County merchants banded together for their second annual boutique crawl on Saturday, March 14. Shops from Warsaw, Lincoln and Cole Camp participated. Shoppers have a shopping card and the …

  • Birthday Blessings To Host Donor Match Event

    Wednesday, March 19

    Birthday Blessings filled nearly 100 requests from Bates, Benton, Henry and St. Clair County foster kids in 2024. Focusing on providing needed resources to kids in care, the non-profit will be …

  • Commission Accepts Bids For Fuel And Cold Mix

    Wednesday, March 19

    Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called the Benton County Commission meeting to order at 9:00 AM on March 10 in the Board Room of the Benton County Courthouse. Those present included District 1 …

  • City Of Warsaw Improves Benefits For Employees

    Wednesday, March 19

    The March 17 meeting of the Warsaw City Council was called to order at 6:00 PM by Mayor Eddie Simons. City Alderpersons present included: James White, Eric Flores, Lou Breshears and Adam Howe. …

  • Cole Camp School Board Candidates Sound Off On Important Topics

    Wednesday, March 19

    The Cole Camp R-1 School District has three candidates running for two open seats on their School Board. Each seat will be for a three-year term. Incumbents Marty Doogs and Zach Lutjen have …

  • Tragedy Comes Alive With Mock Drunk Driving Crash

    Wednesday, March 19

    Cole Camp High School FCCLA members organized a mock crash in the CCHS parking lot to focus on the danger of drunk driving. CCHS junior Madison Paxson was in charge as part of her FFCLA STAR event. …

  • 175 Years! First United Methodist In Warsaw Marks Major Milestone

    Wednesday, March 19

    The First United Methodist Church of Warsaw will be celebrating their 175th Anniversary on March 30. From mission trips to food drives, disaster relief to youth ministries, FUMC has always …