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Wednesday, January 22
As the sun set on a Friday, January 17, 2025, the evening filled with both sorrow and celebration, the community of Benton County came together to honor the life of Kevin Noland at his Celebration of …
Wednesday, January 22
We all know a few people who think they know everything, but sometimes we all have some pretty good hunches. I did in a recent column when I predicted President Biden’s last minute pardons. I …
Wednesday, January 22
What hobbies do you enjoy? Fitness, walking around the beautiful square. -Wendee Seaton Puzzles. -Becky Cox Crocheting. -Beth Lee
Wednesday, January 22
Name: Emiley Greenway Birthplace: Clinton, MO Years in Clinton: 18 Family: Mom, dad, and 5 brothers. The best thing about living in Clinton: It’s small. Occupation: …
Wednesday, January 22
The Chamber of Commerce and our Ambassadors Committee are hosting our first Luncheon for 2025 next month. It will take place on Feb. 21st at the Clinton Elks Lodge Banquet Room from 11:30am …
Wednesday, January 22
American Revolutionary War Service of Marquis de Lafayette—Part II On January 9, 2025, reviewed Part I detailing the Missouri visit of the American Revolutionary general, the Marquis de …
Wednesday, January 22
Nourished Their Souls A familiar quotation reads: “Here is bread, which strengthens man’s heart and therefore is called the staff of life.” Bread, both leavened and unleavened, …
Wednesday, January 22
Last week the football field that hosts the Windsor High games was under a layer of ice and snow. But soon it will be back in use for physical education classes, track & field practices, band …
Wednesday, January 22
Judi Mae Sparks Rogers (66) of Sedalia, MO, passed away peacefully after a short battle with pancreatic cancer at the KC Hospice House on December 20, 2024. Judi was born on July 6, 1958, in Clinton, …
Wednesday, January 22
Marcos Rueben Gonzalez died unexpectedly on December 22, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 37. Marcos is survived by his parents, Betty Maday and step-dad Brian Maday of Clinton MO; sons, …
Wednesday, January 22
Peggy Lee (Gover) Sherman, age 99, Pittsburg, Kansas, formerly of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, January 16th at Oakview Estates in Frontenac, Kansas. We will greatly miss our mother, …
Wednesday, January 22
Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from the Calhoun Community Church, “The Historical Church on the Square”. We gather at 9:30 am for pre-church food and fellowship. This …
Wednesday, January 22
Holy Rosary Catholic School students continue to show their academic excellence through the end of 2nd quarter. 93% of the students in 3rd through 8th grade earn a spot on one of the three honor …
Wednesday, January 22
Sherwood Middle School Principal Honor Roll Bowes, Makinna Flores, Kiara Gretzinger, Ramey Griffin, Scarlett Jackson, Kadence Jackson, Laura Krueger, Hailey La Plante, Mark Miller, Aiden Miller, …
Wednesday, January 22
A big State Tech congrats to the students listed below for making the Dean’s List for the fall of 2024. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade …
Wednesday, January 22
Taryn Norris of Creighton was named to the Wartburg College Fall Term Dean’s List. The college recognized 554 students for Fall Term. The list honors students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 …
Wednesday, January 22
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit …
Wednesday, January 22
The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Fall 2024 Dean’s List. More than 1,000 students across all campuses and online …
Wednesday, January 22
Cole Dempsey of Windsor (65360) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Fall 2024 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time …
Wednesday, January 22
A program to help female landowners and operators understand ag leases and ‘what it’s worth’ when it comes to land and agricultural activities will be offered again, this fall, in a …
Wednesday, January 22
In the spring of 2023, Dr. David Brown was hired as the first small ruminant (sheep and goat) specialist by the Missouri Extension for the state of Missouri. Based at the St. Clair County Extension …
Wednesday, January 22
Truman Lake Community Foundation (TLCF) is accepting applications for its 2025 Spring Community Grant Cycle. All applications are due by 11:59 pm on February 28, 2025. Non-profit agencies with …
Wednesday, January 22
The Devil You Say! -Matthew 4:1–11 Linguists insist the Greek word in this passage translated tempted, “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil,” …
Wednesday, January 22
January 15, 2025 The Senior Class of Appleton City High School is holding a soup and chili lunch 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29 at the AC Depot. Please come out and enjoy some lunch …
Wednesday, January 22
Windsor High School Sports Shorts The wrestling and basketball teams had busy schedules last week both at home and on the road. Wrestling – Windsor was the host of the Kaysinger …
Wednesday, January 22
Part two.............. She lived in Cincinnati, Ohio for two years and worked at WLW Radio Station. Lots of exposure drew the attention of Paul Whiteman, the orchestra leader. She had felt she was …
Wednesday, January 22
William E. Ratledge of Clinton is facing charges of invasion of privacy and child exploitation following the discovery of a hidden camera in a bathroom according to Henry County Court documents. The …
Wednesday, January 22
On the day of the 9-11 attacks, Amy McFarland was living in Alexandria, Virginia, on the south side of Washington, D.C. Only a week before, she had been touring the Pentagon building. What she …
Wednesday, January 22
Natalie Shriner and Jessi Higgins grew up next door to each other on Jefferson Street, down the block from First Presbyterian Church. They also sang together in the Clinton High School choir. Now, …
Wednesday, January 22
Deep in the heart of Clinton is a brave woman by the name of Connie Connor. Connie is a local teacher battling cancer. This battle began August 5, 2024. In Connie‘s exact words, she said the …
Wednesday, January 22
I always loved corn soup. My recipe calls for only three pantry-friendly ingredients: canned corn, milk, and butter. In less than 20 minutes and with minimal effort, you’ll have a bowl of pure …
Wednesday, January 22
The Wildcats beat up on Tipton in the opening round of the 63rd Annual Skyline Boys Basketball Tournament, defeating the (4) Cardinals handily last Monday night, 52-33. (5) Warsaw found good …
Wednesday, January 22
Buffalo doubled their average scoring output on Tuesday night, defeating the Ladycats, 66-48. Warsaw led 12-10 at the end of the first quarter but Buffalo started to find their rhythm from the …
Wednesday, January 22
Warsaw led 28-18 at the half and then used a dominant 22-5 margin in the third to extend their lead and go on to take down the Green Ridge Tigers in a home tilt on Monday night, 56-37. Logan …
Wednesday, January 22
After losing what they believed to be a winnable game at Buffalo last Tuesday, the Ladycats took out all of their frustrations on Green Ridge in a dominating win over the Lady Tigers on Monday night, …
Wednesday, January 22
Junior Ben Eckhoff led Lincoln to victory on Friday night with 17 points in a 58-36 Cardinals' win over Stover. It was a night to remember as the Lincoln administration welcomed home the 1984 girl's …
Wednesday, January 22
Last Friday, Lincoln honored their 1984 Final Four girls team at halftime at their game with Stover. The festivities must've motived the Lady Cardinals as they played the 11-1 Stover team close …
Wednesday, January 22
Lincoln clung to a slim 29-24 lead at halftime before going on to defeat Otterville on Tuesday night on the road, 50-46. Ben Eckhoff, Lincoln's big man, scored 7 of his game high 23 points in …
Wednesday, January 22
The Cole Camp girls basketball team traveled to Concordia on Monday, January 13, and lost to the host club, 58-37. With the tournament at Stover being canceled because of the icy conditions after …
Wednesday, January 22
Someone needs to tell the astrologists and sky watchers that there is a new star appearing in Lincoln and her name is Lily Mellen. The 5'5" freshman guard had 25 points in Lincoln's 36-23 victory …
Wednesday, January 22
Nourished Their Souls A familiar quotation reads: “Here is bread, which strengthens man’s heart and therefore is called the staff of life.” Bread, both leavened and unleavened, is …
Wednesday, January 22
The 3 chambers of Warsaw, Lincoln and Cole Camp met for a luncheon/work session on Wednesday, January 15 at Estes Drive-in in Lincoln at Noon. Benton County Tourism Director Lynette Stokes, …
Wednesday, January 22
OATS Transit is currently offering regular transportation services. To schedule a ride or to inquire about services available in your area, please call the OATS Transit office at 660-827-2611 or …
Wednesday, January 22
NAME: Lily Waller BIRTHPLACE: Clinton YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 21 years FAMILY: Dad & Stepmom, Daniel & Sarah Waller; Mom, the late Sarah Stebbins; 2 sisters, Sylvia & …
Wednesday, January 22
Oh my; what a cold, cold day! But when we got to church this morning, it was warm and cozy. High temperature for Sunday is 16 degrees, and Monday and Tuesday is maybe mid-20's with it finally moving …
Wednesday, January 22
Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. Dining at The Lodge: January 23, Ham & Beans or Chicken and Dumplings 12:00 PM-2:30 PM, $7 January 24, Chili or Soup and …
Wednesday, January 22
Sheriff’s Report 1/13/25 to 1/19/25 Anthony William Vinyard of Cole Camp, MO was arrested on 1-13-25 on 2 Henry County warrants for Probation Violation and Property Damage. Bond is set at …
Wednesday, January 22
We all know a few people who think they know everything, but sometimes we all have some pretty good hunches. I did in a recent column when I predicted President Biden’s last minute pardons. I …
Wednesday, January 22
Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary — but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations. Here are some of the most …
Wednesday, January 22
If you could travel anywhere for the winter, where would you go? I wouldn't go anywhere. It's basketball season! -Tyler Burke The Maldives! -Meagan Petersen Newport Beach, …
Wednesday, January 22
DeWayne Duncan, 95, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Caring Hearts and Hands in Columbia. He was born October 21, 1929, in Freeman, Missouri, the only child of …
Wednesday, January 22
Karen P. Myers, of Columbia, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025, at the age of 85. Karen was born in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of Harold C. & Mabel (Hackler) Price. …
Wednesday, January 22
From The Pastor's Desk Lazarus is Dead -John 11:14 Change the name and you and I have said and have heard those words many times throughout our lifetime. Naturally, those are some of the …
Wednesday, January 22
Cole Camp City Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, January 16 at 7:00 PM. Prior to the regular meeting, a 30- minute session was given over to Planning and Zoning at 6:30 PM. …
Wednesday, January 22
Sometimes it absolutely amazes me the little known facts I keep unearthing in the most unusual places. For instance, a few years back I was privileged to look though Doc Salley's photos he had taken …
Wednesday, January 22
Wrestling fans packed the WHS gym Saturday as Warsaw High School hosted the annual Warsaw Wrestling Tournament. During the event, David Lemon, Class of ’98, and John Dunham, first WHS wrestling …
Wednesday, January 22
Maybe being a “military brat” put an unrecognized longing to find roots in Glen Nelson that he never knew he felt until he came to Lincoln, Missouri. Nelson had been born in Memphis, …
