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Thursday, May 23
How will you celebrate Memorial Day? We always get together with family. -Cindi Brewer Watching baseball - double header, baby! -Steve Jackson Time with family and visiting …
Thursday, May 23
Here’s another swell idea. Our government wants to give free healthcare to thousands of illegal “newcomers” immigrants. What’s going to happen when the wheels come off this …
Thursday, May 23
To the Editor, Recently, I noticed that two center caps on my 84 Olds’ hubcaps were missing. The hubcaps were still there, which seemed weird; maybe they just didn’t have the right tool …
Thursday, May 23
NAME: Macenzie Rigley BIRTHPLACE: Mass. YEARS IN CLINTON: 12 FAMILY: Yes. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Small town shops. OCCUPATION: CNA WHAT I WANTED TO …
Thursday, May 23
Happy Anniversary to Advantage Home Care! The Chamber was there on Friday afternoon (5/10) to help them celebrate. 702 East Ohio Street Unit #1 Clinton, MO 64735 Phone: (660) 924-0099 …
Thursday, May 23
Like the winner of the Kentucky Derby, the second annual Mother’s Day Brunch & Bubbly staged by the Clinton Mid-Day Optimist Club started out with long odds. Because of high-school …
Thursday, May 23
Dollar General is excited to announce its store at 1145 SW Hwy 52 in Deepwater is now open! DG stores are proud to provide area residents with an affordable and convenient store location to purchase …
Thursday, May 23
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare received a grant from Healthy Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for $1.5 million over three years to fund a new program for nurses called Nurse Education, …
Thursday, May 23
To protect our community, Henry County Health Center donated fire extinguishers and smoke detectors to Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church and Allen Street Baptist Church. The Clinton Fire …
Thursday, May 23
Logan Stewart, Sherwood, was awarded the Ralph Fidler, Jr. Excellence in education Scholarship, presented by NeCo Seed Farms. He was presented the award by NeCo General Manager, Michael Marconett. …
Thursday, May 23
State Fair Community College hosted the third annual Public Speaking Showcase on May 6 in the Stauffacher Theatre. The event featured select students from public speaking courses during the fall 2023 …
Thursday, May 23
Meeting for the first time three days before the wedding, Larry Freiheit, 79, and Donna Sue Cordero had exchanged a long courtship over the phone and social media. The touching ceremony was performed …
Thursday, May 23
Gene and Marilynn Taylor Henry, both graduates of Windsor High School, have recently been elected as presidents of the Missouri Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (MOSSAR) and the Sons of …
Thursday, May 23
In the early hours of Sunday, May 12, 2024, Mary Lou Pragman entered her heavenly home with family at her side. Mary Lou (Thomas) Pragman was born November 8, 1933, the eldest daughter of J.W. Thomas …
Thursday, May 23
Ares Gene Strong, age 85, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on May 16, 2024, at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was a kind and loving husband, father, brother, …
Thursday, May 23
Gary Cover 5/7/2024 Arraignments Bryan C Blankenship, Defective Equipment, Defendant Sentenced To Fine $191.50 And Court Cost Angelina N Brewer, Oper Veh Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility, …
Thursday, May 23
Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one …
Thursday, May 23
Memorial Day Several years ago, my wife and I were in Britain in a little village called Amersham Old Towne. While there, I preached in the local Baptist church, and we made wonderful friends. There …
Thursday, May 23
May 15, 2024 The Appleton City Museum at 503 N. Maple is now open every Friday afternoon 1:30-4:30 p.m. Bring your friends and family to visit the 1880 Moore School, the Clark House and the Museum to …
Thursday, May 23
The Henry County Library would like to announce two upcoming closures. The library will be closed to the public on Friday, May 24 for Staff Development Training and will re-open on Saturday, May 25 …
Thursday, May 23
The Clinton Christian Academy 2024 Track and Field teams performed astonishingly well in the postseason competition at the Missouri Christian State Athletic Association (MCSAA) State Outdoor Track …
Thursday, May 23
The 2024 Commencement Ceremony for Seniors at Clinton Christian Academy was held on Saturday, May 18 at 2:00 pm in the CCA gym. The processional (Pomp & Circumstance) was played as seven …
Thursday, May 23
On May 6th, the West Central Missouri Spelling Bee was hosted by Clinton Christian Academy. The annual event offered students from Clinton Christian Academy, Holy Rosary, Hudson R-IX, St. …
Thursday, May 23
On Wednesday May 15, the CCA seniors completed a service project with the Samaritan Center in Clinton, MO. During this time they helped clean and organize donations, load bags of clothes onto the …
Thursday, May 23
As one of Missouri’s Centers for Independent Living, WILS joins with our sister centers at Missouri Center’s for Independent Living (MOCIL) in expressing deep disappointment over …
Thursday, May 23
The first job Ben Hendershot ever had was at the Bike Source in Overland Park. The year was around 2000, he said, and he made $4 an hour plus 10 percent commission on sales. Ben, who served in the …
Thursday, May 23
Throw an empty baby bottle out of the door and it won’t come back to you. But fill a baby bottle with spare change, checks or dollar bills and take it to Door of Hope, and it will return …
Thursday, May 23
A team of firefighters from the Clinton Fire Department have been recognized for their exceptional heroism and life-saving efforts during a recent emergency in which a young man fell into a grain …
Wednesday, May 22
Four years ago, while I was taking a Cole Camp team golf picture for the BCE Sports Edition, I asked then Coach Brandon Harding for a picture of his two top golfers. He denied my request, stating he …
Wednesday, May 22
Though favored by most to compete at this year's MSHSAA Softball Championships played in Springfield, the Warsaw softball season came to an abrupt end with a 4-1 loss in the semifinal round of the …
Wednesday, May 22
For a brief moment, it looked like Lincoln would live up to coach Lynde's preseason hopes and win the district title. Leading 4-3 with one out in the seventh, things looked good. Then the pitch …
Wednesday, May 22
The Lincoln softball team ended up at 13-9 under new head coach Aleah Paxton. If you will remember, Coach Paxton led Lincoln to a state championship in 2019. She spent one year as the coach of …
Wednesday, May 22
After throttling Eldorado Springs last Wednesday, 11-1, the Wildcats kept an eye on the game that followed theirs and watched Cole Camp upset Versailles with a 6-1 final, setting up an All-Benton …
Wednesday, May 22
FINISHING ON THE PODIUM, the Wildcats' Fisher Love made the best of his opportunity at the 2024 MSHSAA State Track Championships when he made a long jump of 6.50m, placing him sixth in the state in …
Wednesday, May 22
Shrimp in Beer is an easily prepared recipe great for a gathering. Decades ago, I created this for the sausage king Bruce Aidells for his wedding celebration. The taste of this depends on the beer; …
Wednesday, May 22
NAME: Alyssa Alcantara BIRTHPLACE: Columbia, MO FAMILY: Dad and Mom, Dr. Ray Alcantara and Shannon; Sister, Alyson EDUCATION: WHS graduate, will be a junior at Northwest MO State …
Wednesday, May 22
There has been really great weather for the last 5 or 6 days with the rain staying (almost) completely away for the graduation of the 2024 seniors at Warsaw. They held the graduation outside on the …
Wednesday, May 22
“Dining at the Lodge”: May 24, Tasting of Celebrity Chefs (reservations required), 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Plated Dinner $15.00 May 29, Tenderloin Sandwich, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Sandwich $7, …
Wednesday, May 22
WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL'S Chamber Choir was recently recognized by the Missouri State High School Activities Association(MSHSAA) with the Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award for the 2023-2024 school …
Wednesday, May 22
EACH MONTH, one student is chosen from each North Elementary classroom as the Student of the Month. These students are ones who exemplify P.R.I.D.E. at our school. May's Students of the Month are, …
Wednesday, May 22
Ross Curtis Allen, age 93, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on May 14, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Care Center in Versailles, Missouri. He was born on September 18, 1930 to Ross S. and Pearl (Johnson) …
Wednesday, May 22
Rose Marie Inman, age 82 of Fristoe, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the Hermitage Health & Rehab Center in Hermitage, Missouri. She was born on November 15, 1941 in Hartford, …
Wednesday, May 22
Della Jackson, age 84, of Lincoln, Missouri, formally of Edwards, Missouri, passed peacefully on May 13, 2024 at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born on January 3, …
Wednesday, May 22
From The Pastor's Desk Beyond Candy Store Prayers -I Samuel Chapter 1 Hannah couldn't bear children and was ridiculed by her husband's other wife seemingly on a daily basis. …
Wednesday, May 22
Here’s another swell idea. Our government wants to give free healthcare to thousands of illegal “newcomers” immigrants. What’s going to happen when the wheels come off this …
Wednesday, May 22
Once you’re retired, you will likely need to draw on several types of income for your living expenses. You’ll need to know where these funds are coming from and how much you can count on, …
Wednesday, May 22
How will you spend your Memorial Day weekend? Remembering, honoring and celebrating those who have give the ultimate sacrifice for our country. -Corey Lumpkins I'll be spending it with …
Wednesday, May 22
Even though details and plans are still being worked out, dates have been set for a number of educational events in the upcoming months. MU Extension and the University of Central Missouri are …
Wednesday, May 22
Below is a news release from my colleague, David Hoffman at Harrisonville, about an upcoming grazing conference in Warrensburg, MO. The “Grazing 300 Days” Conference will be held in …
Wednesday, May 22
Sheriff’s Report 5/13/24 to 5/19/24 Jeffery Loren Friedley of Cole Camp, Mo was arrested on 5-13-24 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear/Failure to Maintain Proof of Financial …
Wednesday, May 22
Hello Benton County, first I want to thank you for your unwavering support! It has been my honor to meet many of you at community events, fish fries, pie auctions and HOA meetings. Now …
Wednesday, May 22
Up before the sun rose, Warsaw R-9 School District bus driver J. D. Findley took his last drive as a school bus driver on May 16 with his usual load of children from ages 5 to 18. A bus driver for …
Wednesday, May 22
Speakers at the 2024 Warsaw High School graduation included the top two graduates of the class, Alyson Alcantara and Erin Goodpaster. Valedictorian of the Class of ’24, Alyson Alcantara, …
Wednesday, May 22
It all started with a conversation and a vision that would soon become a beacon of training excellence for the community. The Warsaw Fire Protection District Truman Lake Regional Training …
Wednesday, May 22
In new business Thursday eve, Cole Camp aldermen approved renewal of employee health insurance with its current insurer, at slightly increased rates, after debating its cost to the city versus its …
Wednesday, May 22
The bid opening was held for chip and seal of Jackman Avenue at the May 13 meeting of the Benton County Commission. One bid was received for this service from Vance Brothers, Inc., in the amount of …
Wednesday, May 22
A Warsaw woman was seriously injured in an accident at 6:35 PM on May 19 in rural Benton County. The crash occurred as a 1999 Ford F150 driven by Thomas G. Starforth, 48, of Osceola traveled off the …
