May 1, 2025

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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Friday, May 2

    Well, The Donald is planning to “Shake things up” on the White House grounds. He’s installing twin flagpoles, one on each side of the house. The one flying from the roof isn’t …

  • Word On The Street

    Friday, May 2

    What is your favorite BBQ food? Chicken. -Dakota Isabell Brisket. -Kyle Pierson Anything that falls on the floor! -Drake Wilson

  • Letter To The Editor

    Friday, May 2

    Best Decision Ever: Celebrating SFCC in Clinton State Fair Community College, which serves a 14-county region in west-central Missouri—including Henry, Johnson, Hickory, and St. Clair …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Catelyn Swane

    Friday, May 2

    Name: Catelyn Swane Birthplace: Sedalia, MO. Years in Clinton: 17 Family: Mom, dad, 1 brother, 1 sister The best thing about living in Clinton is: Nice people Occupation: …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Friday, May 2

    WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE GREATER CLINTON-AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/BY DAVID LEE-DIRECTOR: 4.25.25 Congrats to Schreiber Foods for 30 years at their Clinton facility on Nusbaum Place. The Chamber was …

  • GVMH Transitions Home Services To Novus LifeCare

    Friday, May 2

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has reached an agreement with Novus LifeCare, a respected provider of home health and hospice services based in Kansas City, MO, to transition its Home …

  • Henry County Retired Teachers Hear Presentations

    Friday, May 2

    Henry County Retired Teachers and Retired School Personnel group met on April 14, 2025 at the Clinton Methodist Church. Guest speakers were Dan Wallace and Jared Goodbrake from Hawthorn Bank. Dan …

  • HCL: 'Who Is My Mother?'

    Friday, May 2

    In celebration of Mother’s Day, come join the Henry County Library from April 28th – May 8th in a game of Who Is My Mother?. Adult participants will be shown a display board with photos …

  • Clinton Arts Council Sponsors Jazz Jam Session

    Friday, May 2

    Join us Tuesday, May 6th at 7:30 at the Elks for an evening of cool jazz performed by our school kids. The event is free, but donations are appreciated by the band. Located on the historic downtown …

  • Twilight Garden Club April Yard Of The Month

    Friday, May 2

    Spring has finally arrived! The Twilight Garden Club of Clinton is pleased to announce that the April Yard of the Month has been presented to Beth and Chris Walker at 106 E. Clinton Street. If you …

  • Chapter IU Enjoys Spring Easter Decorations And Treats

    Friday, May 2

    The March meeting of Chapter IU was held at the Rotary Building Thursday night, March 13, 2025 with 23 sisters in attendance. Spring Easter decorations and scrumptious treats were provided by …

  • The Little Apple

    Friday, May 2

    April 23, 2025 The Yellow Rose Day is coming so residents of the Appleton City area your support is needed in placing the over 2000 yellow silk rosebuds on the oldest graves in the Appleton City …

  • Church News

    Friday, May 2

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

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Friday, May 2

    A Leper’s Story Matthew 8:1-4 He was sick, really sick; and he knew it. Ha! Everyone knew it. You cannot hide leprosy. He lived in the shadows. A crowd was coming. First, he could only …

  • Down On The Creek

    Friday, May 2

    Henry County Became A Refuge After Order # 11 In April, 164 years ago, South Carolina Militia attacked the Union Troops in Charleston Harbor on April 12, 1861. That resulted in four years of …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Friday, May 2

    Prelude to Presidential Air Flights (1903-1909), Part I This Reviewing the Past column is the first of a three-part series which will discuss the early air flights and air planes of U.S. presidents. …

  • Windsor Senior Center Hosts Spring Activities

    Friday, May 2

    Two front windows of the Windsor Senior Center feature fascinating window art painted by Shayna Cross. Shayna shares her time and talent by painting different seasonal themes for the Windsor Senior …

  • Henry County Sheriff's Report

    Friday, May 2

    Henry County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Aaron N. Brown reports the following arrests and incidents for the week of March 7, 2025, to March 13, 2025: •March 8, 2025 – Driving While …

  • Henry County Commission Report

    Friday, May 2

    Henry County Commission 1/7/2025 The Henry County Commission met pursuant to adjournment at the courthouse in Clinton, Missouri. Those members present were: Jim Stone - Presiding Commissioner, …

  • Cardinals Meloy Signs With SFCC To Play Soccer

    Friday, May 2

    Congratulations to CHS senior Sabrina Meloy for signing with State Fair Community College to play soccer! Congratulations Sabrina!

  • Clinton Splits A Pair Against Tough Foes On The Road

    Friday, May 2

    The Clinton Cardinals defeated Warrensburg Tigers 3-2 on Thursday on the road. Will Golder pitched a complete game for the Cardinals. He gave up seven hits, two runs walked four and struck out two. …

  • Special Olympics Held At Windsor

    Friday, May 2

    Windsor Sports Shorts Special Olympics: Last Thursday, Windsor High hosted the first Kaysinger Conference Special Olympics on its two-year old track facility. There were lots of entries from …

  • Clinton Rapist Receives A Life Sentence

    Friday, May 2

    Lucas Santellano, 28, of Clinton, Missouri has been sentenced to life in prison. He pled guilty to three counts of statutory rape in the second degree. He was further found to be a predatory sex …

  • Two Clinton Residents Dead Following Horrific Accident

    Friday, May 2

    A report has been released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol after a head on collision that killed two Clinton residents on Friday evening. According to the report, the crash happened around 8:45 …

  • What Lies Beneath! Dowser Finds Native Ancestors In The Backyard

    Friday, May 2

    Twenty years ago, Jim Smith, who lives west of Montrose, had a man come to his property to dowse for water. The man showed him how to use dowsing rods, and gave Jim a couple of copper rods to dowse …

  • Southern Sown: A Green Ridge Transplant Shines With Accent

    Friday, May 2

    For Jackie Johnston, the hardest part of starting a retail business was choosing the name. But when people hear her accent, they figure it out pretty quickly why it’s called Southern Sown, …

  • May 1, 2025

    Friday, May 2

  • Seniors Shouldering The Load Of Ladycats Success

    Thursday, May 1

    Both teams were tough in the circle last Tuesday, but the battle-tested Ladycats hung tight to defeat OHC foe Eldorado Springs at home, 1-0. A solo home run over the centerfield fence by Haylee …

  • Lady Cards Fall To Skyline, Bounce Back With Win Over Windsor

    Thursday, May 1

    After a rain out Monday night, Lincoln rescheduled their match up with undefeated Skyline to go along with playing Stover on Tuesday's Senior Night. After a slow start, the Lady Cardinals defeated …

  • MHSFCA Rankings - April 24, 2025

    Thursday, May 1

    Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association Rankings Date: April 24, 2025 Class 2 T-1. Skyline T-1. Warsaw 3. Diamond T-4. Mt. Vernon T-4. Kennett 6. Fair Grove 7. Stockton 8. Miller …

  • Wildcats Scratch Past Cards With Two Big Innings

    Thursday, May 1

    Warsaw is presumably the best high school baseball team in Benton County this season after defeating Cole Camp and now Lincoln. The Wildcats beat Cole Camp at home 12-2 back on March 21. The victory …

  • Lincoln Loses Conference First Round To Sacred Heart

    Thursday, May 1

    After both teams scored three in the first, Sacred Heart took control in the fourth en route to a 12-3 victory over Lincoln in Kaysinger conference play on Saturday in Lincoln. Lincoln missing …

  • Grind Of Tough Schedule Wears Down Wildcats

    Thursday, May 1

    Camdenton defeated the Wildcats 11-0 on Thursday, thanks in part to a 6-run fourth inning. Camdenton scored in the second and then extended their lead with 2 more runs in the bottom of the …

  • Warsaw's Jackman Commits To Wrestle At WWU

    Thursday, May 1

    HOOT HOOT HOORAY! Warsaw's Brooklyn Jackman recently signed her letter of intent to continue her education and wrestling career at William Woods University in Fulton. Amongst many teammates, coaches …

  • Warsaw's Love To Take Track Talents To SBU

    Thursday, May 1

    LET'S GO BEARCATS! The Wildcats' Fisher Love signed his letter of intent to Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar where he'll run for the Bearcats track and field team. Love celebrated the event …

  • 'Cats Anderson To Run Track At Missouri Valley

    Thursday, May 1

    SKOL! Warsaw's Mason Anderson will continue his education and track and field career at Missouri Valley College where he recently committed by signing his letter of intent. Amongst many other …

  • WHS Track Runs At Cole Camp

    Thursday, May 1

    GIRLS 100 Meter Dash 14.75 Mylei Oliver 11th 14.90 Julianne Kilgore 14th 200 Meter Dash 32.52 Daytona Kinnan 15th 34.94 Isabella Schwartz 17th 400 Meter Dash 1:15.81 Addison Hill 9th …

  • Schnell Recognized For Career In Coaching

    Thursday, May 1

    Coach Dan Schnell was recently recognized by the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association as a member of their 300+ career wins club and he served as its President during the 2001-02 school year. …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Vickie Thompson

    Thursday, May 1

    NAME: Vickie Thompson. BIRTHPLACE: Kansas City, Missouri. YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 8 or 9 years. FAMILY: Daughter’s Jennifer and Valarie. EDUCATION: Graduate of Grandview …

  • Fristoe News

    Thursday, May 1

    This week has been really nice in temperatures but also getting a nice sprinkling of moisture keeping the gardens and actual planted crops that need to stay watered up. Many gardens around the …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Thursday, May 1

    Dining at The Lodge Wednesday Menu 7th Wings and Fries 6-$8 8-$10 14th Prime Rib Sandwich with Fries $10 21st Wings and Fries 6-$8 8-$10 28th Pizza with a breadstick $10 Thursday Menu 1st …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, May 1

    Well, The Donald is planning to “Shake things up” on the White House grounds. He’s installing twin flagpoles, one on each side of the house. The one flying from the roof isn’t …

  • Financial Focus

    Thursday, May 1

    Until recently, if you received a pension from a job that did not pay into Social Security and you've also worked in a job that did, your Social Security benefits at retirement were reduced based on …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, May 1

    What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Go Car Go! -Ron Roellig Green Eggs and Ham. -Shelly Rivera Cat In The Hat is great as a book or movie. -Doug Link

  • Down On The Creek

    Thursday, May 1

    Different Flowers from the Same Garden Once upon a time there was a lovely fence that encased the yard here at the old homestead. My Grandfather John built it shortly before he died. Sadly all …

  • Cole Camp Museum Set For May 2 Opening

    Thursday, May 1

    The Cole Camp Museum hosted a work/cleanup day Thursday, April 17, 2025. At 2:00 PM former President, Robert Weinberg called the monthly meeting to order. First order of business was the …

  • Cole Camp School Board Swears In New Members

    Thursday, May 1

    The Cole Camp School Board held their regular monthly session on Tuesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Library. Election results were approved and the old Board dissolved and the newly (re-elected) …

  • Sparks Named Employee Of The Month At GSCC

    Thursday, May 1

    There was quite a bit of illness among the residents in March, enough that the Mardi Gras party was cancelled. The residents did get to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. Despite all that the time …

  • A Message From The Mayor

    Thursday, May 1

    colecampmayor@yahoo.com If you are a business owner in Cole Camp or provide services for residents of Cole Camp, you will need to purchase a business license. The cost is based on the number of …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Thursday, May 1

    Kami Laine Young of Cole Camp, MO was arrested on 4-18-25 on a Arkansas warrant for Felony Absconder. Subject is being held in the Benton County Detention Facility. Gary Douglas Ingram of …

  • Shelly L. Dabbs

    Thursday, May 1

    Shelly Loraine Dabbs, age 60, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her home. She was born on June 7, 1964, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Carroll W. Dabbs and …

  • Irvin L. Foster

    Thursday, May 1

    Irvin LeRoy Foster, Jr. age 83 of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Warsaw Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 27, 1942 in Kansas City, Kansas the son …

  • Wilford S. Kreisel

    Thursday, May 1

    Wilford S. Kreisel, known to many as "Punk," passed away peacefully in Lee's Summit, Missouri, on April 21, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on March 13, 1938 in Benton County, Missouri, Wilford was a …

  • James O. Uptegrove

    Thursday, May 1

    James Omar Uptegrove, 71, of Cole Camp, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Stover Cemetery in Stover under the direction of …

  • Church News

    Thursday, May 1

    From The Pastor's Desk The Four Enemies The Bible speaks of the Christian's enemies. Four stand out. Death is the last enemy Christ will remove. Death robs us of family and friends. It …

  • Golden Valley Offers 25% Tax Discount On Outstanding Balances

    Thursday, May 1

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) announces a limited-time 25% tax discount for patients with outstanding balances. From now through May 31, 2025, any …

  • Warsaw R-IX Board Approves New Substitute Salary Schedule

    Thursday, May 1

    The Warsaw R-IX Board of Education met on April 19 to discuss a range of important updates and decisions affecting the school district. Below are the key highlights from the meeting. The …

  • Harms Retires From Farm Service Agency

    Thursday, May 1

    Brent Harms, a native Benton Countian, began his career with Benton County’s Farm Service Agency in 1998, twenty-seven years ago. In 1985, not long before Brent came on board in the …

  • Mile Long Bridge Scene Of Deadly Vehicle Crash

    Thursday, May 1

    A report has been released by the Missouri State Highway Patrol after a head on collision that killed two Clinton residents on Friday evening. According to the report, the crash happened around 8:45 …

  • Visitor Center Could Get Life Line With USACE Consolidation Plans

    Thursday, May 1

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on May 1, 2025, at 530 P.M> to discuss office consolidation efforts at Harry S. Truman Lake. The public is …

  • Sippers Stroll Downtown Warsaw For Community Foundation Event

    Thursday, May 1

    Over 1200 people packed Main Street of Warsaw on April 26 for the annual Benton County Wine Stroll. According to Wine Stroll Coordinator Cheryl Peterson the event went off without a hitch. …