August 15, 2024

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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, August 15

    There’s so much going on in the world that it’s hard to keep up. The Perseid meteor shower arrived Monday. I took Max (Schnauzer) for a late night walk to see if we could get a glimpse of …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, August 15

    What is your favorite summer sport? This year I am enjoying the Olympic gymnastics. -Savannah McPherson I always enjoy a good swim. -Pat  Morton Is it football season …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Grace Green

    Thursday, August 15

    Name: Grace Green. Birthplace: Joplin, MO. Years in Clinton: Just visiting family. Family: Mom, dad, 5 brothers. The best thing about living in Clinton: The town square. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, August 15

    51st Annual Salute to Ag for the Clinton/Henry County Area The Agri-Business Team of the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our annual dinner and auction this year. …

  • Twilight Garden Club Announces July Yard Of The Month

    Thursday, August 15

    Twilight Garden Club is pleased to announce that Tony and Paula Bullock’s yard has been named July Yard of the Month. Tony and Paula have lived at 519 Ernest Drive for 20 years. Tony reiterated …

  • Chickfest Now Accepting Entries

    Thursday, August 15

    Chickfest 2024 is fast approaching! Clinton, Mo was once known for shipping out millions of baby chicks via rail and mail. The Gallery Three commemorates the history of Henry County chicken …

  • GVMH Donates Ambulance To CTS

    Thursday, August 15

     Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare recently donated a decommissioned ambulance to the Clinton Technical School for use as part of its Emergency Medical Technician program. The emergency vehicle …

  • Down On The Creek

    Thursday, August 15

    A Marvelous Time Was Had By All Coming off the bridge that spans the creek to the north of the house, my car lights captured four active fox cubs playing some game that only young foxes …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Thursday, August 15

    125 Years Ago Missouri State Fair Authorized in 1899 The Missouri State Fair is presently running from August 8-18, 2024. The first Missouri State Fair was held 120 years ago on September 9-13, …

  • Harvester's Food Distribution Held In Windsor

    Thursday, August 15

    Marti Carter, local Harvester’s coordinator, reported that 97 families (168 adults, 69 seniors, and 117 children) participated in the August 3, 2024 Harvester’s Mobile Food Distribution …

  • Jay William Larson

    Thursday, August 15

    Jay William Larson, 75, passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024, in Clinton, Missouri, at his home with family nearby. Jay was born to Paul and Janis Larison, in Bellevue, Nebraska, on March 08, 1949. …

  • Carolyn May Jarck

    Thursday, August 15

    Grandmother of Ten, Great-Grandmother of Five, Carolyn May Jarck (nee’ Hayden) of Annandale New Jersey passed away quietly after a long illness on Thursday August 1, 2024. She was 91 years …

  • Church News

    Thursday, August 15

    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 …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, August 15

    August 7, 2024 Unofficial election results from the St. Clair Co. Clerk: Republican: US Senator: Hawley 1703, US Rep: Alford 1657, Governor: McClanahan 25, Gundel 9, Eigel 471, Olson 8, Ashcroft 309, …

  • Riding The Trail Of Life: Ranch Owner To Speak At August CWC Luncheon

    Thursday, August 15

    The speaker for the Christian Women’s Connection luncheon on Tuesday, August 10, will Shay Carriger, owner of the C Bar C Ranch. The title of her program: “Finding, and then BEING, the …

  • Moreland Now Accepting Enrollment Applications

    Thursday, August 15

    Moreland Early Learning Center is now accepting enrollment applications for a 2024-2025 Pre-Kindergarten and all-day care program. The program is state certified and includes the following: · …

  • Fundraising And Outreach On Agenda For Chapter EN, PEO

    Thursday, August 15

    A dinner party in September with spouses, a silent auction to raise money for foreign students studying in the United States, and an increased effort to find applicants for P.E.O. scholarships and …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, August 15

    Every Christian A Minister Following several days in the hospital, I arrived home and remembered, “Tomorrow is trash pick up day. I must get it out to the curb because I missed it last …

  • GVMH Welcomes Kimberly Jones, M.D. As General Surgeon

    Thursday, August 15

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kimberly Jones, M.D. as a General Surgeon. She will diagnose and manage a broad array of medical conditions before, during and after surgery. …

  • Democrats Are Back With Reorganization

    Thursday, August 15

    When Brett Murphy moved to Clinton last February and went to register to vote, he was told that 85 percent of Henry County was red, meaning the voters identified with the Republican Party. …

  • Small Town Proud: Colt Show In Calhoun Will Kick Off Soon

    Thursday, August 15

    Labor Day Weekend may mark the end of summer for some, but for residents of Calhoun, Missouri, in rural Henry County, it’s the second weekend in September that is the big finale of the season. …

  • In Clinton, Community Policing Is Recipe For Citizen Satisfaction

    Thursday, August 15

    Community matters. When a tragic event takes place in a community, individuals draw together to remember, to grieve and to move forward. An indelible mark divides life into “before” and …

  • August 15, 2024

    Thursday, August 15

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, August 14

    What’s in a name? Well, the translation of the (French) name of Pomme de Terre lake is potato lake: apple of the ground. Potato lake might not sound as appealing to some but the name potato …

  • Osage Valley Electric Cooperative To Hold 86th Annual Meeting In New Format

    Wednesday, August 14

    The 86th Annual Meeting of the members of Osage Valley Electric Cooperative Association will be held in a new format this year. The meeting will be held in a “drive-thru” format on August …

  • Cardinals Begin Practices For Upcoming Season, Hoping For Big Turnaround

    Wednesday, August 14

    The official opening day of football practice started in the rain as the Lincoln Cardinals braved the elements in preparing for the start of the 2024 season. The Lincoln Cardinals struggled with …

  • 5K For FUNdraisers For The Playground, Another Success

    Wednesday, August 14

    Walkers kicked off a busy Saturday on August 3 in Warsaw and enjoyed an early morning 5K for the Playground from Drake Harbor to West Bledsoe Ferry and back. Eighteen medals were awarded to the …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Eli Worthley

    Wednesday, August 14

    NAME: Eli Worthley BIRTHPLACE: Fort Hood, Texas YEARS IN LINCOLN: 10+ years FAMILY: Mom, Alicia; Dad, Donald; Sisters, Abigail & Gracie; Brother, Landon THE BEST THING ABOUT …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, August 14

    I want to mention my granddaughter Maddie Arnett is in the competition for queen at the 33rd Annual Benton County Rodeo this year and myself and all the family will appreciate the support all of our …

  • Shriner's Donate To Parkinson's Group In Memory Of Miller

    Wednesday, August 14

    WARSAW SHRINERS recently donated $1,000 to the Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks in the name of Jim Miller. Pictured are: Don Weaver, Steve Elliott, Roger Joliff, Bill Yardley, John Mackey, Herb …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, August 14

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: August 16, Burgers, Brats and Hot Dogs, 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Burgers $7, Brats $7, Hot Dogs $5 …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, August 14

    A Marvelous Time Was Had By All Coming off the bridge that spans the creek to the north of the house, my car lights captured four active fox cubs playing some game that only young foxes understand. …

  • Lakeview Heights Area News

    Wednesday, August 14

    Lakeview Heights and Golden Acres residents have been requested to think about becoming part of a volunteer group by the Lakeview Height Fire Protection District. As part of on-going efforts to …

  • Countryside Eagles Present Check To Mother's Refuge

    Wednesday, August 14

    As everyone in the area of Lakeview Heights/Golden Acres knows the Countryside Eagles #4286 sticks to their motto of “People helping People.” This summer the ladies Auxiliary took on a …

  • Reserved Seating For Cole Camp Fair Parade On Sale Soon!

    Wednesday, August 14

    Tickets for the reserved seating at the Cole Camp Fair parades on September 5, 6 & 7 will be on sale at Main Street Mutual Insurance, 206 West Main Street in Cole Camp, beginning August 19. The …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, August 14

    There’s so much going on in the world that it’s hard to keep up. The Perseid meteor shower arrived Monday. I took Max (Schnauzer) for a late night walk to see if we could get a glimpse of …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, August 14

    The school year will soon be here. And if you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college. When that day arrives, will you be financially …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, August 14

    What was your favorite event(s) to watch during the 2024 Olympics? Anything with Simone Biles! -Kenny Treece Swimming! -Teresa Flores Basketball. -Storm Paris

  • John J. Cooner

    Wednesday, August 14

    John Joseph Cooner, age 60, gained his wings on July 31st, 2024 after a 2 year battle with Pancreatic Cancer. John was born in Kansas City, MO on Sept 20, 1963 to John William & Mary Ann …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, August 14

    From The Pastor's Desk Part 1: Fundamentalism Recently, as I was speaking to a pastor friend of mine about church attendance, he alluded that my problem was being a Fundamental Baptist and …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, August 14

    Sheriff’s Report 8/5/24 to 8/11/24 Kenneth Dale Wombles of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 8-5-24 on 2 Benton County warrants for Resisting/Interfering with Arrest, Detention or Stop, Property …

  • Accident Report

    Wednesday, August 14

    A 16-year-old Clinton female was injured in an accident on Highway 7 on the mile long bridge in Benton County on August 11 at 10:51 PM. The accident occurred when a 2016 Nissan Rogue was broken down …

  • Community Betterment Group Discusses Recent Updates In Town

    Wednesday, August 14

    The Cole Camp Community Betterment group met at noon in Handel Haus on Tuesday, August 6. It was noted the registered agent for the group needs to be updated and Susan Kyle said she would handle …

  • CC Ambulance District Asks: Where Do We Go From Here?

    Wednesday, August 14

    By now everyone has learned the voters turned down the tax increase needed to keep the Cole Camp Ambulance District operating in the black. No one doubts there is underlying fear the country may be …

  • Lincoln Fly-In Has Grown Into One-Of-A-Kind Event

    Wednesday, August 14

    Back in the year 2005 Lincoln had as their Public Works Director, Mike Letourneau, a man of many talents. His duties included streets, sewers, the public water system and keeping everything groomed …

  • Benton County Commission Accepts Fuel Bids

    Wednesday, August 14

    Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske called the Benton County Commission meeting to order at 9:00 AM on August 5 in the board room. District 1 Commissioner Larry Berry, District 2 Commissioner Scott …

  • Lincoln Mayor Reports 14% Increase In Tax Revenue

    Wednesday, August 14

    Lincoln City Council met in regular session Monday, August 12 at 6:00 PM in City Hall. Prior to the regular meeting a hearing for the public about AD VALOREM Property tax for the year 2024 was …

  • Warsaw Man Dies In Waters Of Osage River

    Wednesday, August 14

    A Benton County man drowned at Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, August 9, 2024. The incident occurred around 12:00 PM near the 90 mile marker of the lake. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported …

  • Tom's Back In Town: Exchange Student Returns To Visit Warsaw

    Wednesday, August 14

    In the picturesque village of Bennekom, nestled within the lush landscapes of Gelderland, Netherlands, a young man named Thomas Hooiveld, affectionately known as Tom, found himself at the cusp of an …

  • County Schools Get A Summer Surge Of Super New Upgrades

    Wednesday, August 14

    As summer vacation time for Benton County students winds down, faculty and administrators prepare for students to return to the classrooms at Warsaw R-IX, Lincoln R-II and Cole Camp R-I. During …