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Wednesday, October 9
Wow! So here I am; after all these years, my first column for the newspaper. Okay, well not really. I did have a column for a period of time while Jab was the publisher at the Benton County …
Wednesday, October 9
If you could plan an instrument, what would it be? Drums. -Tricia Hurt Fiddle, it just sounds fun. -Matt Jennings Does "spoons" count? -Lena Johnson
Wednesday, October 9
NAME: Herbert Kinsley BIRTHPLACE: New Hampshire. YEARS IN CLINTON: 3 FAMILY: Wife, 4 sons, 1 daughter. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: People. OCCUPATION: Business …
Wednesday, October 9
Last week, we continued our “Featured” segments on the Chamber’s Facebook page. We are now taking text and images from our member’s websites, Facebook pages, Google searches, …
Wednesday, October 9
The Gallery Three is happy to announce the votes are in and counted for the baby chick art contest. Seventy three votes were turned in and every chick received votes. However it was a landslide win …
Wednesday, October 9
The Door of Hope, a local nonprofit organization in Clinton dedicated to supporting individuals and families in need, held its yearly fundraiser banquet. The event was a heartwarming display of …
Wednesday, October 9
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Derry Gibson is the October Employee of the Month. Gibson has been an employee of GVMH since 2021 and works as the Patient and …
Wednesday, October 9
On October 1, a retirement celebration was held for Virginia Graham, Executive Assistant to the CEO, at the Elks Lodge. She was the first employee to work more than 50 years at Golden Valley Memorial …
Wednesday, October 9
A silent auction and a poetry reading by Deanie Burke of Clinton will highlight the Oct. 15 luncheon of the Christian Women’s Connection. This month, guests are encouraged to wear hats, with …
Wednesday, October 9
History was made this past Tuesday, October 1, 2024 as the on duty crew size for the Clinton Fire Department changed from 4 personnel to 6 personnel. Funding for these additions was made possible by …
Wednesday, October 9
Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. We are a multidenominational Congregation. Our church family gathers at 9:30 for pre-church food and fellowship. We …
Wednesday, October 9
“I Have More to Say” Jesus was speaking to His disciples, “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.” (John 16:12) The disciples’ understanding of …
Wednesday, October 9
October 2, 2024 A delicious hot baked potato lunch will be served Wednesday, October 16 at the AC M.K.&T. Railroad Depot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is the 20th year! The steaming hot baked …
Wednesday, October 9
The Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) Alumni Educator Organization held its first meeting on Tuesday, September 24, at 1:00 PM in the CCA Cafeteria, drawing a lively group of alumni eager to reconnect …
Wednesday, October 9
Ground Breaking Ceremony for Kaysinger Dam and Reservoir October 9, 1964 Sixty years ago, the front page of area newspapers publicized the upcoming ground breaking ceremonies scheduled on …
Wednesday, October 9
By Glynna Elliott Morse Persons are encouraged to donate blood at the Windsor Community Blood Drive scheduled at the Windsor United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 17, from noon to 6 p.m. The …
Wednesday, October 9
The Windsor Senior Center is holding an afternoon event of painting pumpkins and fall fun activities on Saturday, October 12, 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Windsor Senior Center, 201 S. Main. This …
Wednesday, October 9
Clinton led 13-6 at halftime and then quarterback Kanden Lafarge added a 43-yard touchdown run in the third to lead the Cardinals to a 20-6 win at Versailles on Friday night. The win ended a 5 game …
Wednesday, October 9
Clinton softball has found themselves in the midst of a 4 game losing skid as of late with their most recent losses coming to Oak Grove at home and three straight defeats at Pleasant Hill, Marion C. …
Wednesday, October 9
It was another busy week for Windsor High Sports as the volleyball, cross-country and football Greyhounds all had contests. Cross-Country: Coach Danielle Betsworth’s crew participated the …
Wednesday, October 9
AFTER A TALLY OF THE VOTES, this year’s Homecoming royalty will be crowned on Friday at halftime of the Cardinals game versus Harrisonville. This year’s candidates include, front row: …
Wednesday, October 9
In 1948, Lorna Kemper invited Betty Braun and a number of young women to the home of Mrs. Irving Bush. Mrs. Bush’s home was an impressive structure on the corner of 3rd and Grandriver streets. …
Wednesday, October 9
In Clinton High School’s Homecoming Parade on Oct. 11, there will be a number of groups of students waving pompoms. But none of the Cardinals will be as proud to show the school colors as the …
Wednesday, October 9
The magic number for the Clinton High School Class of 1949 is 75. They were the 75th class to graduate from CHS. There were 75 students who started out in the class of 1949. And on Saturday, Oct. 5, …
Wednesday, October 9
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK was proclaimed to be October 6-12, 2024 throughout Benton County by an official signing by county commissioners. Those doing the honor included: Southside Commissioner Larry Berry, …
Wednesday, October 9
Sheriff’s Report 9/30/24 to 10/6/24 Robert William Doelz of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 9-30-24 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear/Endangering the Welfare of a Child-1st …
Wednesday, October 9
It's starting to get too easy to say, but the Wildcats used all three phases of the game; offense, defense and special teams to outplay and, simply dominate the Eldorado Springs Bulldogs at home on …
Wednesday, October 9
Class 2 Rank, Team, Record, Points, LW 1. Fair Grove (6), 6-0, 87, 1 2. Bowling Green (3), 6-0, 83, 2 3. Valle Catholic, 5-1, 68, 3 4. Warsaw, 6-0, 66, 4 T-5. Lafayette County, 5-1, 43, 5 T-5. …
Wednesday, October 9
Warsaw volleyball won in straight sets over Conway and at Windsor on Tuesday and Wednesday to move to .500 but fell back below that mark on Thursday with a loss at St. Paul Lutheran (Concordia). …
Wednesday, October 9
Pink Out is a cancer awareness event held every year at local Missouri high schools. Last Tuesday at Lincoln, money was raised through a silent auction and a hoop ball game. This year the money went …
Wednesday, October 9
Taking a line from the old Dragnet TV series, "Just the facts ma'am, just the facts", describes Lincoln's loss to Adrian 48-8 on Friday night. Lincoln dressed out 19 players, missing two key skill …
Wednesday, October 9
The Cole Camp Bluebirds are still looking for their first win of the season. Visiting Butler scored 16 points in the first and 12 in the second quarter on their way to a 40-6 drubbing of winless Cole …
Wednesday, October 9
Some five years ago on Saturday, May 18, the Lincoln Lady Cardinals defeated Kennett 8-3 to win the unified state softball championship. With only one class, the eighth seeded Lady Cardinals knocked …
Wednesday, October 9
THE PRIDE OF WARSAW BAND competed on Saturday at Smith-Cotton High School. This was their largest festival so far this season and the number of schools in their class nearly doubled! Congratulations …
Wednesday, October 9
A $10 donation could win this authentic autographed Patrick Mahomes' Chiefs jersey and help expand the playground at Drake Harbor with modern, flushing restrooms, more equipment, benches and shade …
Wednesday, October 9
NAME: Amy Biggerstaff BIRTHPLACE: Enid, Oklahoma YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 16 years FAMILY: na THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY IS: The small town sense of community. …
Wednesday, October 9
The weather has been more like summer this past week than fall. I believe it will begin to cool down some in the coming days anyway, we hope so. I can remember when Halloween was just a few days …
Wednesday, October 9
Our Lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: Due to scheduling conflicts the menu has changed. October 9, Chef’s Choice, 5:00 PM …
Wednesday, October 9
An Ugly Game Shirley Chisholm of Texas, the first African-American woman elected to Congress served seven terms. She is often described as “Unbought & Unbossed.” As successful as her …
Wednesday, October 9
The Benton County Museum has ended its 2024 display of “Fashion through the Years,” and has replaced it with a Quilt Show throughout the building. The Curator, Marsha Eaton, says they …
Wednesday, October 9
The month of October is always a fun month for the residents of Good Samaritan. The staff spoke with the residents and questioned if they wanted to dress up for Halloween this year and they were not …
Wednesday, October 9
The Cole Camp Community Betterment group met for a luncheon meeting at Handel Haus on Tuesday, October 1. Minutes of the previous meeting and the Treasurer’s Report were submitted and approved. …
Wednesday, October 9
Members of the Missouri Prairie Foundation gathered Saturday, October 5 on the Morton Prairie, west of Hi Lonesome, for their annual meeting. Missouri Prairie Foundation’s Executive Director, …
Wednesday, October 9
Wow! So here I am; after all these years, my first column for the newspaper. Okay, well not really. I did have a column for a period of time while Jab was the publisher at the Benton County …
Wednesday, October 9
If you work for a midsize or large company, you may soon be able to review your employee benefits package, as we are entering the open enrollment season. So, consider your options carefully, with an …
Wednesday, October 9
What ballot measure has you most excited for the upcoming election? Probably local official races; they make the most impact on us. -Scott Gemes Amendment 3. I wouldn't say that I'm …
Wednesday, October 9
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of LaDonna Blake Hamner, of Ottawa, KS. Formerly of Warsaw, MO. A greatly loved Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma (Mimi) and friend, left us peacefully …
Wednesday, October 9
Thomas Andrew Hill, aged 79 died suddenly on Thursday, October 3 in Warsaw, MO. Tom was born July 11, 1945 to Robert Andrew Hill and Lois Virginia Dusenberry Hill. He grew up on the family farm …
Wednesday, October 9
Ron Hyer, age 61, of Stover, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Born on November 24, 1962, in Douglasville, Georgia, Ron was known for his strong work ethic. He …
Wednesday, October 9
Unity Of The Lakes This Sunday, October 13 at 11 AM, Reverend Laura Bennett will continue her series: The Gateway of Freedom, Part 2. Whether you have joined us before or not, Rev. Laura is …
Wednesday, October 9
The head librarian at the Cole Camp Boonslick Library, Greg Burel, has an addiction to celebrating Halloween and this season is he’s surpassed even his talents. Burel has had the tradition …
Wednesday, October 9
Lincoln’s “Green Space” in downtown “Olde Town Center” is one step closer to complete restoration, thanks to a $5,000 grant from the Benton County Community Foundation. …
Wednesday, October 9
A recent event at a high school volleyball game illustrated the fact that the potential for bad things involving students can happen anywhere, even in small town Missouri. According to …
Wednesday, October 9
Step into the 1800's at Kumberland Gap’s third annual Sorghum Days on October 12 and 13! This exciting weekend will transport visitors back in time with a range of historical experiences …
Wednesday, October 9
As the November election draws closer, there are several amendments and propositions to be considered by the voters of Missouri. Proposition A deals with minimum wage for workers in Missouri. …
Wednesday, October 9
Current Missouri law (Senate Bill 190) has allowed senior citizens 62 years of age or older to apply for freezes of their owner-occupied residence taxes to provide relief in the face of escalating …
