November 14, 2024

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  • Rodney Walter Meyer

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Rodney Walter Meyer, 86, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2024 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri with family by his side. A private memorial service for family will be held …

  • Steven Ray Parratt

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Steven Ray Parratt, age 71, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his home in Lowry City, Missouri. Steven Ray “Steve” Parratt was born in Clinton, Missouri to Harry Frank and …

  • Garry Von Byington

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Garry Von Byington, age 89, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Garry was born on September 20, 1935 to Marion and Nettie …

  • Sharon Dugan

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Sharon Dugan, age 68, of Deepwater, Missouri passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Sharon L. Dugan (Portwood) was born on June 30th 1956 in Kansas …

  • Edward E. Hamlett

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Edward E. Hamlett, age 82, of Tightwad, Missouri, passed away, Friday, October 11th, 2024 at Warsaw Rehabilitation Center, Warsaw, Missouri. Edward Everett Hamlett was born on March 19, 1942 in …

  • Ruth "Louise" Jackson

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Ruth “Louise” Jackson, age 102, formerly of Deepwater, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at the E W Thompson Health and Rehab Center in Sedalia, Missouri. …

  • Linda Weaver

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Linda Weaver, age 75, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab. in Clinton, Missouri. Linda Ann Weaver was the oldest child born to William O (Bud) and Dorothy …

  • Cynthia Lawrie Cummins

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Cynthia Lawrie Cummins, age 74 passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Cynthia “Lawrie” Cummins was born on December 5, 1949, …

  • Carolyn Sue Thornton

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Carolyn Sue Thornton, lovingly known as “Grandma T” to her grandchildren, passed away peacefully October 21, 2024, at the age of 79. Born July 22, 1945, in Clinton, Missouri to Isaac …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Election night was a barn burner and President Trump is the “Comeback kid.” President Biden graciously invited The Donald for a visit on a Wednesday. Not so gracious are officials who …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Love  and thankfulness of God and family. -George Marczewski Thankful to God. -Curtis Sharp Stuffing. -Gary Guerin

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Mike Pratt

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Name: Mike Pratt. Birthplace: Nevada, MO. Years in Clinton: 31. Family: Wife and 7 kids. The best thing about living in Clinton is: Olde Glory Days. Occupation: Truck driver. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    On Wed. and Thursday of last week, I (David Lee) attended the annual Chamber of Commerce Executive of MO Fall Conference, this year in Blue Springs. I have been able to go to this just about every …

  • CHS Class Of '56 Celebrates 68th Reunion

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    We met at the Country Club of Missouri, Columbia, MO on September 18-19, 2024 to celebrate our 68th Class Reunion. We enjoyed a delicious dinner and wonderful conversations reminiscing with our …

  • GVMH Employee Of The Month Exemplifies Golden Standard Of Care

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has named Richard (Richie) Dysinger, Skilled Maintenance II, as its Employee of the Month. Working in the Engineering department over the last two years, …

  • Hix Promoted To Lieutenant

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Please join us in congratulating Engineer Jarrod Hix on his promotion to Lieutenant! Lieutenant Hix has been reassigned to C shift where he will carry out his duties as the secondary fire officer for …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. We are a multi-denominational Congregation on the grow. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The First Year of Army Air Base at Knob Noster Kathleen Boswell gave a reenactment presentation for the Windsor Historical Society program on Saturday, November 9 about the life of George A. Whiteman …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Artistry with Silk According to weather folklore if spiders spin larger than usual webs and enter the house in great numbers, a snowy winter is supposed to be on tap. I’m a strong believer …

  • Windsor Senior Center Plans November Events

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Windsor Senior Center will be holding its annual craft show and chili supper for Moonlight Madness on Sat., Nov. 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Vendors and individuals will be offering locally made …

  • Allee Takes Kaysinger Conference Volleyball Honors For Greyhounds

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Windsor High School Sports Shorts Volleyball: Congratulations to Windsor High volleyball player, Kyndal Allee, for earning Honorable Mention Kaysinger Conference honors. Allee is a junior for …

  • Brown Caps Cards Cross Country Career With State Finish

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    THE CARDINALS Vyla Brown finished off her high school career at the state meet on Saturday, finishing in 75th place with a time of 22:04! It was cold, rainy and muddy, but a great finish to the …

  • By Grace M.A.T.S. Team Competes In Kansas At First Meet Of Season

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The By Grace M.A.T.S. Team from By Grace Performance Studio traveled to Overland Park, KS and competed in the Mid-America Tumbling Society Meet on Sunday, November 3rd. Students competed in routines …

  • Thanksgiving Theme For November CWC Luncheon

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    All women are invited to the Tuesday, November 19, 2024, luncheon of the Christian Women’s Connection. The speaker will be Breanna Swartz, who will share “Thoughts on Thanksgiving.” …

  • Clinton Christian Academy K4 Receives Donation

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    “A Thanksgiving Brief” The Hebrew hymnal, the Psalms, is filled with songs of thanksgiving. I thumbed through it and selected a few that spoke to me. May I humbly suggest you read them …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    November 6, 2024 Unofficial election results from the St. Clair and Bates Co county clerks: President: Trump 3982 Harris 959 Oliver 32 Stein 14 Senator: Hawley 3809 Kunce 1071 W. Young 49 J Young 18 …

  • Elwell Takes Over As Executive Director Of Therapy And Specialty Services

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Taylor Elwell to Executive Director of Therapy and Specialty Services. In his new role, Elwell oversees the management …

  • 'Aunt Mildred' Brings Air Force Base Namesake Alive

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    When the attack on Pearl Harbor started on Dec. 7, 1941, 2nd Lt. George A. Whiteman was already up and dressed at Hickam Air Force Base in Hawaii, despite it being a Sunday. Discovering the planes at …

  • Double Impact Campaign Has Deep Consequences For Birthday Blessings

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit supporting local foster kids, is having a Thanksgiving Double the Impact Campaign from November 18th-22nd. An anonymous supporter will match donations up to a total of …

  • Down The Rabbit Hole! Alice In Wonderland Opens This Friday

    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    Bob May’s play, “Alice in Wonderland,” is a shortened version of Lewis Carroll’s classic story, but delivers all the quirky characters plus one, and the situations Alice and …

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    Wednesday, November 13, 2024

  • Men And Their Toys: Peets Finds Love With 1952 Austin Sheerline

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    We’ve all heard the old adage “Men and their toys,” and I recently became acquainted with a guy that definitely owns a very special toy. His name is Patrick Peets and he only just …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    When going through some folders I came upon this old favorite. Easy and really good. I don’t know if the package cake size has changed since I made this; some have which throws off certain …

  • A Nichols Worth Of Nature

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Of the nearly 9,000 kinds of birds in the world, only about 150 are owls. In total numbers of individuals, they make up a small percentage of our birds. Yet no group has been more entwined in …

  • 'Cats Shutout Sarcoxie For Chance To Host Lamar In District Championship

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Just five offensive snaps into the game, Warsaw's Jayce Depriest had 115 rushing yards and the Wildcats held a 14-0 lead before eventually cruising to a 39-0 win over Sarcoxie in one of two Class 2 …

  • Lincoln No Match For Blackhawks In Loss

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Adrian hosted the Lincoln Cardinals on Friday in a Class 1 District 3 contest and came away with a 55-14 victory. Adrian completely shut down the Cardinals running game as Lincoln managed only …

  • Bluebirds Season Ends In District Loss

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Normally, one would think that a Bluebird could devour a hornet. However, on Friday, the Westran Hornets soundly defeated the visiting Cole Camp Bluebirds, 50-8 in a Class 1 District 2 matchup. …

  • Warsaw Mathletes Take Fourth At Warrensburg

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    On Saturday, November 2, the Warsaw Math team traveled to Warrensburg High School for their first competition of the year. The team competed against large schools sch as Lee’s Summit North, …

  • Warsaw R-IX Announces Students Of The Month For All Schools

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    WARSAW HIGH SCHOOL, Freshman: Brecken Brewster; Sophomore: Maya Daughenbaugh; Junior: Aleah Minks; Senior: Jaxson Deckard. WARSAW JBMS, 6th Grade: Diamonya Kerns; 7th Grade: Grayson Vaughn; 8th …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Dennis Hawley

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    NAME: Dennis Hawley BIRTHPLACE: Sedalia, Missouri YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: My whole life; 28 years FAMILY: Daughter, Kyndall; Son, Cade; Dad & Mom, Paul & Heather; Brother, …

  • Fristoe News

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    The Fristoe area had some much needed rain this week and it made everything look so pretty, clean and green! The Fristoe News sends sympathy to the family of Irene Garrison Rank as she passed …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. The fundraiser for Sarah Stebbins was a great success. "Elks Care, Elks Share" showed brightly Saturday afternoon. A huge thanks to …

  • Church News

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    From The Pastor's Desk The Battle For Supremacy Beware lest any man spoil you thru philosophy and vain deceit, after the traditions of men and the rudiments of the world and not after …

  • Down On The Creek

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Artistry With Silk According to weather folklore if spiders spin larger than usual webs and enter the house in great numbers, a snowy winter is supposed to be on tap. I’m a strong believer that …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Sheriff’s Report 11/04/24 to 11/10/24 David Chad Ramsey of Moran, KS was arrested on 11-4-24 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear/Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful …

  • Bobcats Finish Season In Highlandville

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    The Benton County Bobcat mountain bike team finished their season off in Highlandville, MO at Two Rivers Mountain Bike Park where they competed in the state finals race. The Bobcats ended their …

  • Cole Camp Community Betterment Meets At Handel Haus

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Cole Camp’s Community Betterment held their November meeting in the Handel Haus with a noon luncheon. President Marge Lumpe called the meeting to order. Marge presented minutes from the …

  • Cole Camp German Club Celebrates Sister City, Elmsdorf

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Marilyn Heimsoth has brought it to the attention of the Cole Camp German Club members that Cole Camp’s sister city, Elmsdorf, Germany is celebrating its 1,000th birthday in 2024. The club is …

  • Edmonson Baptist Church Makes Plans For "Kids Only" Shopping Day

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    The Edmonson Baptist Church held its final give away for 2024 on Saturday, November 9. They had lots of nice household items and some participants did some early Christmas shopping. The Church …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Election night was a barn burner and President Trump is the “Comeback kid.” President Biden graciously invited The Donald for a visit on a Wednesday. Not so gracious are officials who …

  • Financial Focus

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    We all hope to enjoy long, healthy lives, retaining the ability to think clearly and make our own decisions. But life doesn’t always work out that way — which is why you need to prepare …

  • Word On The Street

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    What is your favorite fall scent? Warm apple pie. -Erica Kee Caramel apples. -Cathy Chance Pumpkin caramel swirl. -Jennifer Flores

  • Betty L. Howard

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Betty L. Howard, age 79, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born on December 12, 1945 in Cross Timbers, Missouri the daughter of …

  • Larry Leeland Lines

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Larry Leeland Lines, age 84, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his home. He was the son of Leeland Albert Lines and Viola Mary Swan of Nevada, Missouri. Lee is …

  • Gary Lynn Luttrull

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    The deer are wandering more easily this fall, as avid hunter Gary Luttrull peacefully passed away on September 28, 2024. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and …

  • Rodney Walter Meyer

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Rodney Walter Meyer, 86, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on November 6, 2024 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri with family by his side. A private memorial service for family will be held …

  • Roland Pearman

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    William Roland Pearman, age 64, of Warsaw, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Warsaw Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 2, 1960 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of …

  • Karen Sue Powell

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Karen Sue Powell, 81, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Odessa, Missouri, after an honorable battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to …

  • Effie "Irene" Rank

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Effie "Irene" Rank age 84 of Warsaw, Missouri died at the Kansas City Hospice House on November 03, 2024. Effie Irene Garrison Jennings Rank was born in Hastain, Missouri on July 19, 1940 to …

  • John William "Bill" Stuhner

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    John William "Bill" Stuhner, 96, of Cole Camp, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his home. He was born on December 5, 1927, on the family farm northeast of Mora, Missouri, a son of John …

  • Drake Harbor Playground Project Gets $25,000 Grant

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    The Warsaw Playground Expansion project received the FY25 Quad-Lakes Solid Waste Management District Grant worth $25,000 toward the purchase of scrap tire safety surface material which will match the …

  • Long Forgotten Benton County Sheriff Died In The Line Of Duty

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Prologue: A few years ago one of the county Commissioners contacted me with a question. He stated the Commissioners were considering putting up a memorial to the two Sheriffs killed in the line of …

  • Banquet Honors Outstanding Accomplishments Of 4-H'ers

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Members of 4-H from across Benton County gathered at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall on November 3 for the annual Recognition Banquet and Awards. After a banquet provided by …

  • Fasten Your Sleigh Belts! Boutique Crawl Brings On The Holiday Bustle

    Tuesday, November 12, 2024

    Kicking off the holiday season is the Fourth Annual Benton County Boutique Crawl on November 15 and 16. Area merchants are participating in the crawl to encourage shoppers to come take a look at all …