April 3, 2025

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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, April 3

    Tesla vehicles and dealerships are being vandalized and blown up all over the place. It’s being done in retaliation for Elon Musk’s attempt at cuts to wasteful government spending. Not …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, April 3

    Congrats to the Clinton Country Club on their 105th year in business! The Clinton Chamber, some of our Ambassadors, and friends of the Club were on hand Tuesday morning to celebrate. See photos from …

  • HCL Will Host Spring Book Sale

    Thursday, April 3

    The Friends of the Henry County Library Group will be holding a Spring book sale and membership drive from April 7th – 12th in the Friends Room of the library located at 123 E. Green Street, …

  • Henry County Retired Teachers Attend Leadership Summit

    Thursday, April 3

    On March 20 at Stoney Creek Lodge in Columbia three members of the Henry County Retired Teachers participated in the birthday celebration of 65 years of Missouri Retired Teachers. The theme was …

  • GVMH Welcomes Physician Assistant Poole To Clinton

    Thursday, April 3

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Tara Poole, PA-C, to its Clinton Clinic. In this role, Poole will provide high-quality, patient-centered care, …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, April 3

    Getting to Know Him 12th in the Series The Growing Prayer Life “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened unto you.“ (Matthew 7:7) …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, April 3

    March 26, 2025 The Appleton City 2024-2025 Kindergarten Enrollment and Screenings will be held April 9. Call the Elementary Office, 660-476-2161, for an appointment. If your child will be 5 before …

  • Colonel Michael "Mike" Dale Egbert

    Thursday, April 3

    Colonel Michael Dale “Mike” Egbert (MOARNG, ret.), age 84, of Jefferson City, Mo. passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on …

  • Rachael Nicole Rhea

    Thursday, April 3

    September 25, 1984 – March 20, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rachael Nicole Rhea, who left this world on March 20, 2025, at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Born …

  • Randy Mansfield

    Thursday, April 3

    Randy Mansfield, 71, of Windsor, Missouri, died Monday evening, March 24, 2025, at his home in Windsor. He was born April 16, 1953, in Clinton, Mo., the son of Kenneth Leroy Mansfield and Mary Fern …

  • Church News

    Thursday, April 3

    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 …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Thursday, April 3

    George and Martha Washington Mount Vernon After the Presidency – Part III By Glynna Elliott Morse Last week, Part II of this column described fisheries, whiskey distillery business, and the …

  • Down On The Creek

    Thursday, April 3

    Riding Shank’s Mare Mother and Dad lived at Edmonson, Mo in their first years of marriage and their most frequent touch with civilization was the little country store at the crossroads. …

  • Henry County Chapter DAR Honors Students

    Thursday, April 3

    At the March meeting of the Henry County Chapter DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), three Windsor students were honored. The DAR Good Citizens program is a brilliant way to recognize …

  • Cards Offense Rolling With Wins Over Lincoln, Knob Noster

    Thursday, April 3

    Clinton improved their record to 1-1 on Tuesday at Hammons Field in Springfield, convincingly defeating the Lincoln Cardinals 12-1. The trip of a lifetime saw Clinton at their best as they jumped on …

  • Greyhounds Have Winning Week On Baseball Diamond

    Thursday, April 3

    Windsor High School Sports Shorts Windsor High’s golf, softball and baseball teams started competition last week. Golf: The Greyhound golf team hosted two matches last week at the …

  • Lady Cards Win Clinton Cup

    Thursday, April 3

    GOOOOOAL! Clinton's Kylie Williamson (18) celebrated the first goal of the night in a 4-1 victory over Lone Jack on Wednesday night. Sabrina Meloy, Skyte Wilson and Bailey Klahs also found the net in …

  • Wilson, Brown Headline All-Conference List For Lady Cardinals

    Thursday, April 3

    CONGRATULATIONS to seniors Vyla Brown and Skyte Wilson for being named to the 1st Team of the MRVC West All-Conference!

  • Brown, Lowe, Townsend Make All-Conference For Cards

    Thursday, April 3

    CARDINALS BASKETBALL is proud to announce it's All-Conference selections for the 2024-25 season. They include (L to R): Richie Brown, 1st Team; Ryan Lowe, 2nd Team; and Kaiden Townsend, Honorable …

  • Clinton's Wareham Crowned National Barrel Horse Champion

    Thursday, April 3

    The National Barrel Horse Association Missouri District 2 is proud to congratulate Sydney Wareham of Clinton, Missouri. She is the daughter of Clint and Jill Wareham and was recognized at a special …

  • Council Learns Of Airport Canopy Delay

    Thursday, April 3

    On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the City Council‘s regularly scheduled meeting was held. In attendance were: Gene Henry, Roger House, Cameron Jackson, Gary Mount, Shelly Nelson, Greg Shannon, …

  • Double Bonus! Two Events Set For Area Fly Fishermen

    Thursday, April 3

    If you are interested in the art of fly fishing or want to try your hand at the sport, next week there are two excellent opportunities to explore the idea. First, on the 10th, the Missouri Department …

  • Tiaras & Titles: Princess Myria Will Represent Henry County In Pageant

    Thursday, April 3

    When Myria Schultz was little, her mother, Wendi, would ask what she wanted to be when she grew up. “She would answer ‘I want to be a princess,’” Wendi said. Wendi is also …

  • Clinton & Windsor City Council Seats Bring Big Interest To April 8 Ballot

    Thursday, April 3

    City Council elections will be held on April 8 for Clinton and Windsor. Each city council is made up of 12 individuals. Every four years give or take, a new member is elected or a previous member …

  • April 3, 2025

    Thursday, April 3

  • City Of Warsaw Parks Department Recognized For Outstanding Work

    Wednesday, April 2

    THE CITY OF WARSAW would like to congratulate their Parks Department. On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, they received the 2025 Chamber of Commerce Community Partnership Award for outstanding community …

  • USACE Will Host Shoreline Clean-up At Osage Bluff

    Wednesday, April 2

    On Saturday, May 10, Harry S. Truman Dam & Reservoir will be conducting a shoreline cleanup near the Osage Bluff recreational area. If you are interested in helping and or getting more …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Barb Schroder

    Wednesday, April 2

    NAME: Barb Schroder BIRTHPLACE: KCMO YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 58 years FAMILY: Husband, Mike; Daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Chris Holloway; Daughter Emma Schroder and fiance Armin; …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, April 2

    The Fristoe area was blessed with rain and this will for sure make those seeds take root and come up in those gardens that have been planted. Dean has potatoes, onions, lettuce, radishes, pea seeds …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, April 2

    Dining at The Lodge Wednesday Meals 5:00 PM-7:00 PM April 9, Roasted Tenderloin w/Peach Bourbon Sauce served w/Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll $12 April 16, Burgers/Hot Dog w/Fries or Onion …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, April 2

    Tesla vehicles and dealerships are being vandalized and blown up all over the place. It’s being done in retaliation for Elon Musk’s attempt at cuts to wasteful government spending. Not …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, April 2

    If you’re just beginning your career, what are your financial priorities? You might have student loans to deal with. And you may even be thinking about saving for a down payment on a …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, April 2

    If spring weather could be a character, who would it be? The Tazmanian Devil. -Lisa Gladson Happy Gilmore. Spring makes me think of golf, and he's a little bipolar, like the weather! …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, April 2

    Riding Shank’s Mare Mother and Dad lived at Edmonson, Mo in their first years of marriage and their most frequent touch with civilization was the little country store at the crossroads. …

  • Grant Will Assist In Adding More Barn Quilts In County

    Wednesday, April 2

    The Barn Quilt committee met on Wednesday, March 19 at 1 p.m. with the good news Benton County Tourism has received a grant from Missouri Humanities that will allow them to do additional barn quilts …

  • Souper Bowl Of Caring Will Benefit Cole Camp Food Pantry

    Wednesday, April 2

    Through a nationwide campaign called the Souper Bowl of Caring, churches, schools, organizations and individuals are invited to hold food drives to support their local food charities alongside the …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, April 2

    Sheriff’s Report 3-21-25 to 3-27-25 Gary Morris Shafton Jr of Warsaw, MO was sentenced on 3-21-25 to 3 days in the Benton County Detention Facility. Subject completed his sentence and was …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Wednesday, April 2

    Dear Editor, I am writing to lodge my support for the Lakeview Heights Fire Protection District in their effort to seek a first ever tax hike in their history. I own property in the …

  • William B. Cooper

    Wednesday, April 2

    William B. Cooper Sr. age 84, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 24,2025 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri. He was born on February 14, 1941, in West Virginia, the son …

  • Hazel A. Hight

    Wednesday, April 2

    Hazel A. Hight, age 97, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025 at The Arc Rehab Center in Chillicothe having gone home to her heavenly Lord and Savior. Hazel was born …

  • Ella Sue Lutjen

    Wednesday, April 2

    Ella Sue Lutjen, 82, of Lincoln, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in Cole Camp. She was born December 10, 1942, in Memphis, …

  • Dennis James Meisel

    Wednesday, April 2

    Dennis James Meisel, age 63, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his home. He was born on April 25, 1961 in Paola, Kansas, the son of Lucky Lindy Leroy Meisel and Dorothy …

  • Alice Quiocho

    Wednesday, April 2

    Alice Quiocho, age 61, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born on October 9, 1963, to Juan and Bertha …

  • Bunch, Depriest Toss Back-To-Back No Hitters For 'Cats At Odessa Tourney

    Wednesday, April 2

    The offense of the Wildcats was slow to get going as they had no answer early for the curveball of Bulldog lefty Aden Biermaier in a 6-5 loss to Odessa on Saturday afternoon. Biermaier earned …

  • Wildcats Offense Slowed Down By Lebanon

    Wednesday, April 2

    Lebanon got on the board first with 1 run in each of the first two innings, and Warsaw cut the deficit in half in the third on fielder's choice by Garrett Ferguson that scored Sonny Garrett, but that …

  • Cardinals Lose By Run Rule To Clinton At Hammons Field

    Wednesday, April 2

    Well, the dream trip, second one in two years, turned into a nightmare on the field as Clinton defeated Lincoln, 12-1 at Hammons Field in Springfield on Tuesday. Last year, the Cardinals blew a …

  • Bluebirds One Hit Santa Fe To Even Early Season Record

    Wednesday, April 2

    After losing to Warsaw 12-2 on Friday, the Cole Camp Bluebirds bounced back to defeat Santa Fe, 11-0 at home on Monday. Kolby Bohon was on his game as he no-hit Santa Fe for three innings, …

  • Late Errors Cost Bluebirds In Loss To Sherwood

    Wednesday, April 2

    Cole Camp's Dasch Kaiser pitched six and two third innings on Wednesday against Sherwood. The lanky right hander lost 4-1, thanks to three bunts in the sixth that couldn't be fielded and two errors …

  • California No-Hits Bluebirds In 11-0 Loss

    Wednesday, April 2

    The Bluebirds hosted California on Thursday night and were on the wrong end of a five inning, 11-0 loss after being no-hit by the Pintos. The thumping started in the first when the Pintos scored …

  • Warsaw's Gemes, Davis Take First At Frostbite

    Wednesday, April 2

    The Warsaw pairing of Parker Gemes and Cash Davis combined to shoot a 37 (+2) at the Higginsville Frostbite Scramble. That score was good enough for a first place finish, helping the Wildcats to a …

  • Love Sets New Record For Warsaw At UCM Indoor

    Wednesday, April 2

    Girls Results from UCM HS Mules Relays (Indoor Meet) on 3/21: 60m Dash 8.96, Izabella Schierholtz, 10th 9.60, Leigha Coons, 20th 400m Dash 1:17.97, Elizabeth Phillips, 8th 1:18.38, Trinity …

  • Central MO Media Names All-District Basketball Teams

    Wednesday, April 2

    CLASS 3 BOYS First Team Rowan Cox, 6-1, So., Windsor; Colten Crocker, 5-11, Sr., South Callaway; Garrett Gehlert, 5-8, Sr., Belle; Logan Gemes, 6-3, Sr., Warsaw; Jamarion Glover, 6-4, So., North …

  • Lady Cards Unbeaten After Five Games

    Wednesday, April 2

    The Lincoln Lady Cardinals played their first game of the season on Thursday as they traveled to Crest Ridge and won a wild one, 22-10 in six innings. The game started off rather slow as Crest Ridge …

  • Cole Camp Softball Wins Opener Over Santa Fe

    Wednesday, April 2

    On Monday, the Cole Camp ground crew did a fine job preparing their field after rains on Sunday.Similar to the Cole Camp boys playing just a few feet away, the Lady Bluebirds scored 8 runs in the …

  • Ladycats Get OHC Win Over Butler At Home

    Wednesday, April 2

    Brylee Brewster struck out 11 in five innings in a 10-0 home win for Warsaw over Butler on Monday night. Sara Miller picked up 3 hits to lead the Ladycats while Adison Sherrill and Emmersyn …

  • Salvation Army Updates Benton County Commission

    Wednesday, April 2

    Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called the meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9:00 AM on March 24 in the Board Room of the courthouse. District 1 Commissioner Larry Berry, …

  • Lincoln-Reagan Dinner Serves Up Impact And Legacy

    Wednesday, April 2

    Join us on Saturday, April 5, for an evening of patriotism, inspiration, and community spirit at the Warsaw Community Building, located at 181 W. Harrison in Warsaw for the 2025 Lincoln-Reagan …

  • The Wildcat Takes First-Ever Best Of Show At Mizzou's J-Day

    Wednesday, April 2

    The Warsaw High School student newspaper, The Wildcat, received the Best of Show award at the annual J-Day held on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia on March 26. The Wildcat, written …

  • Murrell & Deckard Make WHS History With Military Academy Appointments

    Wednesday, April 2

    Warsaw High School seniors Drake Murrell and Jaxson Deckard were honored with a school assembly on March 26 as they were presented with their appointments to the United States Naval Academy and the …

  • The Race Is On! Benton County Voters Set To Decide Multiple Municipal Races

    Wednesday, April 2

    All three communities in the Benton County; Lincoln, Cole Camp and Warsaw have candidates seeking seats on their respective city councils. In Lincoln, incumbents Phil Fisher and Barbara Hammond …