December 19, 2024

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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    DRONMANIA! Swarms of “Mystery drones” are causing a big stir on the East Coast. The White House says, “We have no idea what these things are, but they pose no threat.” …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Welcome new Chamber member: Inspect MO Homes Knowledgeable Home Inspector Rick Laxague has spent his professional career focusing on details, problem-solving, how things are made and used, and more …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Bob Johnston

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Name: Bob Johnston BIRTHPLACE: Farmington, Deleware. YEARS IN HENRY COUNTY: 3. FAMILY: A boat load. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN HENRY COUNTY IS: It’s not Delaware. …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    When do you start taking down your Christmas decorations? After New Year's sometime. -Lori Middleton The day after Christmas. -Dani Pebbles When the wife tells me to. …

  • Community Support Propels Campaign To Halfway Mark

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Clinton School District is thrilled to announce that the Home Run for the Future capital campaign has reached a significant milestone, surpassing the halfway mark toward its fundraising goal. As …

  • Knights Of Columbus #1896 Gives Back With 'Coats For Kids' Program

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    575 coats and hoodies were donated by the Knights of Columbus 1896 of Clinton. ‘Coats For Kids’ serves Henry County, Clinton, Windsor and Osceola. Pictured are Bill Kernohan, Ron Cook, …

  • Made With Love: P.E.O. Sisters Celebrate Season Of Giving

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Thirty-seven members of Chapter EN, P.E.O., signed up to attend the chapter’s Christmas luncheon, catered by Melinda Dehn at Clinton Methodist Church on Dec. 12. Hostesses Shirley Turner and …

  • Henry County Retired Teachers Give Generously

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Henry County Retired Teachers made a donation to Project Christmas Cheer. Pictured here is Kathy Nepple, Vivian Taylor and Judy McVeigh presenting the check to Susie Wetzel and Peggy Powell. …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Calhoun Community Welcome to the Good News from the Calhoun Community Church. We are a Multi-Denominational Congregation. Our church family gathers at 9:30 am for pre-church food and fellowship. This …

  • Windsor Chamber Hears Program On Ministerial Alliance

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    By Glynna Elliott Morse Jonathan Presley, a representative of the Windsor Ministerial Alliance, explained the activities of the Windsor Ministerial Alliance at the December 11 meeting of the Windsor …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Less is more. Aunt Sella was born in 1902 and spent her girlhood in the southeast region of Benton County. Her father, my paternal grandfather earned the family’s living from tie hacking …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    History of Christmas Cards (1843-1928)—Part I History of Christmas Cards (1843-1928)—Part I Christmas cards have been a tradition in my family for many years. I remember my mother used a …

  • Wilson, Brown Make All-Tournament Team

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    FOR THEIR PERFORMANCES throught the Hermitage Girls Basketball Tournament last week, Clinton's Skyte Wilson and Vyla Brown were both named to the All-Tournament team. The Lady Cardinals took second …

  • Cardinals Off And Running With 2024-25 Season

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    AFTER RATTLING OFF three straight wins to begin the season, the Cardinals fell to Wheatland last Tuesday by a narrow margin of 48-45. That loss was followed by a 73-49 loss at Osage last Thursday. …

  • Clinton Football Reels In Post-Season Honors

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  • Cards' Golder Named Academic All-State

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  • Greyhounds Basketball Swept By Adrian

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Windsor High School Basketball The Windsor High basketball team hosted two non-conference games last week. Monday’s game was against the Lakeland Vikings and Thursday the Adrian Blackhawks came …

  • CHS 60th Class Reunion Held In October

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Clinton High School Class of 1964 held their 60th class reunion weekend on October 4, 5, and 6, 2024. Thanks to everyone involved in making the reunion a success. Greg and Carlene Lowe hosted a …

  • Clinton And Windsor Senior Centers Offer More Than Meals

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    As part of Care Connection for Aging Services, the Clinton Senior Center at 970 E. Sedalia Ave, and the Windsor Senior Center, located at 201 S. Main. provide many services beyond the weekday hot …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    December 11, 2024 The Appleton City Ministerial Alliance meets throughout the year providing community services and opportunities for the area churches to gather together for worship. Additionally, …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    “Joanna” Let me introduce you to Joanna. Mentioned only three times in the Bible, Joanna was the wife of Chuza, a servant in Herod’s Guard. She apparently was one of several women …

  • GVMH Acquires New CT Scanner, Offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has acquired a new, state-of-the-art CT Scanner. A computed tomography scan (CT scan) is commonly known to patients as a CAT scan. Compared to standard x-rays …

  • Former Sherwood Coach Placed Into Hall Of Fame

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Former Sherwood track and field coach Robert Kelsay was recently inducted into the Missouri Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony held on Friday, December 13. …

  • Multiple Bids Approved By City Council

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Members of the Clinton City Council met on December 3 for their regularly scheduled meeting. Present were Council Persons Gene Henry, Roger House, Cameron Jackson, Austin Jones, Gary Mount, Shelley …

  • Clinton Teacher Recalls When All Was Not Calm On Manger Square

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    When she was 48 years old, a Clinton teacher named Karen Kimbrell spent three months as a volunteer missionary at Bethlehem Bible College in Israel. Last Friday, she shared her experiences with the …

  • Construction Set To Begin! Clinton Schools Move Forward Renovations

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    During the November 25th Board of Education meeting, the Clinton School Board reviewed and approved construction bids for bond projects. These projects were included in the April 2024 Zero-Tax Levy …

  • December 19, 2024

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

  • Lady Cardinals Gillespie Signs To Play Softball For Central Methodist Eagles

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Lincoln senior Danika Gillespie, 17, signed Wednesday, December, 11, 2024, to attend Central Methodist University in Fayette MO to play softball. Gillespie plans on majoring in nursing and pursuing a …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Sheriff’s Report 12/09/24 to 12/15/24 Wendy Diane Smith of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 12-10-24 for Driving While Intoxicated and Fail to Drive on Right Half of Roadway. Subject was booked, …

  • Warsaw Girls Get Back In Win Column While Lady Bluebirds Still Reeling

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    After hitting a rough patch last week, the Warsaw Ladycats had a perfectly timed matchup with Cole Camp on Monday night and returned to the win column with a 57-35 defeat of the host Lady Bluebirds. …

  • Lady Cards Beat Lakeland In Blowout

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Lincoln Lady Cardinals defeated Lakeland, 49-29 on Friday night in Lincoln. They led 9-5 after one and 29-11 at the half and never looked back. Freshman point guard Lily Mellen is starting to …

  • 'Cats Get Nipped At Buzzer By Pintos

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Warsaw's Luke Henderson stepped to the line with the game tied at 45-45 late on Monday night. The first free throw missed but the second was good to give Warsaw a 46-45 lead. However, …

  • Firing On All Cylinders, Cardinals Overwhelm Lakeland

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Lincoln Cardinals have the best bench strength they have had in recent years and it was on display last Friday in Lincoln. In the boys first varsity game in their new gym, the Cardinals ran over …

  • JBMS Wrestlers Take Third Straight Conference Title

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    JBMS boys wrestling captured their third consecutive Ozark Highlands Conference title on Saturday and crowned 4 invidual champions. The girls also had 2 wrestlers who placed first, respectively. …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Amanda Adler

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    NAME: Amanda Adler BIRTHPLACE: Sedalia YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 38 years FAMILY: Husband, Stan; 4 children; Henry (10), Clara (5), James (1), Vivian (1 month) THE BEST THING ABOUT …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Thanks to The Lord for the lovely rain that he delivered to the Fristoe area these last few days. The rain was needed very much so. We all need to realize God is good! Time is flying by so fast …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: December 19, Tacos, $2 each, Noon-2:30 PM December 20, Taco Bar, $10, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Members …

  • Warsaw PD Gives Back With Shop-With-A-Cop

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    WARAW POLICE DEPARTMENT successfully kicked off their annual Christmas Shopping With Kids on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Pictured (L to R) Officer Kuhlman, Chief Wenberg, Sgt. Helms, Officer Haake, …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Less Is More Aunt Sella was born in 1902 and spent her girlhood in the southeast region of Benton County. Her father, my paternal grandfather earned the family’s living from tie hacking …

  • Lincoln Police Department Helps Students Go Shopping

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Wednesday evening, December 11 was Shop with a Cop night. Each year, local first responders take a group of kids Christmas shopping. This year, twelve students from the Lincoln R-2 School District …

  • Accident Report

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    On Wednesday afternoon at 2:49 PM, a Towanda, Kansas man was driving west on Highway H, a rural Lincoln road. As the 62 year-old male approached a steep incline just east of Cate Lane, he failed to …

  • Cole Camp Chamber Mulls Changes To Some Events

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    The Cole Camp Chamber met on Tuesday, December 10 in WAM. (Wine, Antiques & More) The pizza lunch was provided by Dylana Fox of Mid-Mo Trends. Additions to the Agenda included an …

  • A Message From The Mayor

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    There’s been quite a buzz around town concerning the Planning and Zoning Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan. My goal here is to give out facts to alleviate some of the rumors I have been …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    DRONMANIA! Swarms of “Mystery drones” are causing a big stir on the East Coast. The White House says, “We have no idea what these things are, but they pose no threat.” …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    As we enter the holiday season, your life may well become busier. Still, you might want to take the time to consider some financial moves before we turn the calendar to 2025. Here are a few …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    What do you want for Christmas? New Balance 550's. -Sarah Weatherby A Royal Caribbean cruise on Icon of the Seas! -Josh Griffin A 4 or 6 tumbler turner, or a new pair of …

  • Esther Jo Ann Schlesselman

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Esther JoAnn Schlesselman, 88, of Cole Camp, Missouri, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 14, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was cherished by many, and her …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    From The Pastor's Desk Was Jesus God? The direct opposite of up is down. The direct opposite of black is white. The direct opposite of the devil is ______. I will give you the answer below. …

  • GVMH Acquires New CT Scanner, Offers Cardiac Calcium Scoring

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) has acquired a new, state-of-the-art CT Scanner. A computed tomography scan (CT scan) is commonly known to patients as a CAT scan. Compared to standard …

  • Benton County Commission Accepts Insurance Premium Increase

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Benton County Presiding Commissioner Steve Daleske call the Benton County Commission meeting to order at 10:30 AM on December 12 in the Board Room. In attendance were District 1 Commissioner Larry …

  • In Short Meeting, City Of Warsaw Gives Approval To Budget

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Mayor Eddie Simons called the Warsaw City Board meeting to order at 6:00 PM on December 16. Alderwomen Lou Breshears and Reba Slavens and Aldermen Adam Howe, Eric Flores and Rob Coskey were all …

  • Local Entrepreneur Brings Bodacious Plan To Warsaw

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    Tiffany Hill has been a part-time real estate agent with Keller Williams for the past six years. She also works at Rick’s Oar House as bar manager, and started her own business called …

  • Community Hosts Fundraiser, Hundreds Show Up To Help

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    A huge crowd packed the Warsaw High School gym in support of the Stacey Barnes Morrison family on Sunday, December 15. Morrison, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, her husband …

  • Ah Hail, Grinch Steals Day Full Of Christmas Fun In Benton County

    Wednesday, December 18, 2024

    When the Grinch got word of Warsaw’s Hallmark Christmas event he flew into action by bringing in a hail storm that took everyone off guard. Two storm chasers on Highway 7, west of the county …