March 7, 2024

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  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, March 6

    When traveling, what city/state has been your favorite place? Livingston, Montana. -Wendee Seaton Central Missouri. -Jane Herron City-Breckenridge, Colordado; state-Montana, …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, March 6

    Run for you lives! I ran across a headline in the Daily Mirror that said, “The universe is doomed to collapse!” It didn’t say when though. Tomorrow….. maybe? **** Speaking of …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Mike Riccitiello

    Wednesday, March 6

    NAME: Mike Riccitiello. BIRTHPLACE: California. YEARS IN Clinton: 5. FAMILY: 4 kids, 6 grandchildren. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN clinton IS: Lake life. OCCUPATION: …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, March 6

    The Clinton Chamber of Commerce and our Ambassadors Committee are hosting a Legislative Luncheon on Monday, March 18th at the Elks Lodge Banquet Room from 11:00am (that’s when serving begins) …

  • CCA Students Learn About Recycling

    Wednesday, March 6

    Teresa Heckenlively, Economic Development Director for the Quad-Lakes Waste Management District J, visited Clinton Christian Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 28 to present an assembly to students in grades …

  • HCMF: How Can Hospice Care Help You Or Your Loved Ones?

    Wednesday, March 6

    Hospice care is a specialized form of caregiving that caters to individuals in the late stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia, with support provided to their families. The primary goal of hospice …

  • GVMH Announces March Employee Of The Month

    Wednesday, March 6

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Julie Bunch is the March Employee of the Month. Bunch has been an employee of GVMH since 2019 and works as the Lead Pharmacy Tech …

  • Candidates Needed For Care Connection Executive Boards

    Wednesday, March 6

    Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking residents to file as candidates for its Executive Board of Directors. Board seats will be open for elections in these counties: Benton, Chariton, Henry, …

  • Jackie Hess

    Wednesday, March 6

    Jackie Hess, age 81, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare after a short illness. Jacqueline Ann (Jackie) Hess, beloved wife …

  • Henry Gieselman

    Wednesday, March 6

    Henry Gieselman, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Appleton City Manor in Appleton City, Missouri. Henry Anthony Gieselman, the first of five children of John Henry and Agnes …

  • Dorothy Cook

    Wednesday, March 6

    Dorothy Cook age 89, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare with her family by her side. Dorothy Jean Cook of Clinton, …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, March 6

    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 Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, March 6

    The Bible Explains Lent Perhaps you can recall the customary complaints regarding the length of our Christmas celebrations. Often Christmas decorations and Christmas wares are visible in stores …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, March 6

    February 28, 2024 Immaculate Conception Church Lenten Fish Fry Dinners will be served March 15 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. in St. Mary’s School Hall, Montrose. They plan to serve dine-in and …

  • Municipal Court

    Wednesday, March 6

    Gary Cover Arraignments Matthew R. Barreiro, Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (1-5 Mph Over), Defendant sentenced to Fine $50.50 and Court Cost Victor Guadalape Chavarria Jr, Oper Veh …

  • Lady Cardinals Season Ends With Loss In District Championship

    Wednesday, March 6

    Slow starts causing the Lady Cardinals to play from behind have plagued them all year long, especially recently, and that achilles heel again was the cause of the end of their season after they lost …

  • CCA Lady Patriots Beat LCA For MCSAA State Championship

    Wednesday, March 6

    In a thrilling display of skill, determination, and teamwork the Clinton Christian Academy Lady Patriots basketball team emerged victorious securing the 2023-24 MCSAA State Title. CCA defeated …

  • By Grace M.A.T.S. Team Competes In Championships

    Wednesday, March 6

    Nine members of the By Grace M.A.T.S. Team qualified for and competed in the Mid America Tumbling Society Championship Meet held in Overland Park, KS, on Sunday, February 25. Awards were given in …

  • Time To Buy MDC 2024 Annual Hunting And Fishing Permits

    Wednesday, March 6

    Buy Missouri hunting and fishing permits online at mdc.mo.gov/buypermits. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expire at the …

  • Lamb For Leap Year: Farmers Flock To Producer's Workshop

    Wednesday, March 6

    Say the word lamb, and most people think of a small, cuddly animal with a thick white coat. But in Missouri, it’s hair sheep, which resemble beef cattle, that are the most popular breed. …

  • Obsession Drives Designs Of Montrose Furniture Makers

    Wednesday, March 6

    Sixteen years ago, Brian Bauer made a life-changing decision. He left his corporate job with a telephone company in St. Louis to try something different: making barbecue grills that resembled classic …

  • 4 Things To Know Before 4/2

    Wednesday, March 6

    In late January, the Clinton School District Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to place two questions on the April 2, 2024 ballot, both of which are Zero-Tax Levy Increase issues. …

  • Drug Dealer Off The Street And In Prison

    Wednesday, March 6

    Jason Aery, 45, of Clinton, was sentenced to ten years in prison for distributing methamphetamine near an elementary school. The Clinton Police Department executed a search warrant on July 18, 2023 …

  • March 7, 2024

    Wednesday, March 6

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, March 6

    It’s good to have a quick dish to compliment your Mexican meal. Easily made and easily made ahead, this pinto bean casserole has been in my repertoire for a long time. 2 tablespoons …

  • A Nichols Worth Of Nature

    Wednesday, March 6

    February 2024’s average temperature was the second warmest since Missouri started keeping records in 1895. Each year I record in my journal the date I first hear spring peepers. They are the …

  • Spring Lawn Maintenance Workshop To Be Held On March 12

    Wednesday, March 6

    The University of Missouri Extension of Benton County will hold a Spring Lawn Maintenance Workshop from 10:00 AM-Noon on Tuesday, March 12. The workshop will be held at the First United …

  • Angler's Port Marine Receives 2023 Martha Foster Award

    Wednesday, March 6

    ON MARCH 1, the 2023 Martha Foster Award for Outstanding Support of the Friends of the Benton County Sheriff's Office was awarded to Anglers' Port Marine. Anglers' Port has been a steadfast and loyal …

  • Logue Makes Announcement Of All-Benton County Basketball Teams

    Wednesday, March 6

    In previous years, this has been fairly simple and somewhat obvious in naming the best high school basketball players in Benton County. This season, not so much. I asked eight people from Cole …

  • Warsaw R-IX All School Reunion To Be Held June 8

    Wednesday, March 6

    The Warsaw R-9 All-School Reunion will be held at the new location of the John Boise Middle School, which is next to the High School (20363 Lane of Champions). The social hour will open at 2:00 …

  • Candidates Needed For Care Connection Executive Boards

    Wednesday, March 6

    Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking residents to file as candidates for its Executive Board of Directors. Board seats will be open for elections in these counties: Benton, Chariton, …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Karla Dickey

    Wednesday, March 6

    NAME: Karla Dickey BIRTHPLACE: Kansas City, MO YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 35 years FAMILY: Husband, Patrick; 2 daughters, 3 stepsons, 6 grandchildren THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, March 6

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: March 6, Tenderloin Sandwich, Served 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Sandwich $7, Fries $3, Fried Mushrooms $4, Onion Rings $4. March 9, Testicle …

  • Dorothy Deane Edmonds Anthony

    Wednesday, March 6

    Dorothy Deane Edmonds Anthony, age 102, of Lincoln, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the Lincoln Community Care Center. She was born on June 7, 1921 in Benton County near Lincoln, …

  • Ronnie Butler

    Wednesday, March 6

    Ronnie Dean Butler, age 65, fell asleep in death at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He was born June 9, 1958 to Hobert and Hazel Butler in Springfield, Missouri …

  • Larry R. Hulen

    Wednesday, March 6

    Larry Ray Hulen, 78, of Warsaw passed away February 16, 2024 at Shangri-la Nursing and Rehab in Blue Springs, MO. Larry was born on November 1, 1945 in Oceanside, CA. He leaves his wife of …

  • Janis Sue Ielouch

    Wednesday, March 6

    Janis Sue Ielouch, age 80, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on February 24, 2024. Janis was born on February 17, 1945 in Nevada the daughter of Ralph Womack Hunt and Mary …

  • Christine Louise Norberg

    Wednesday, March 6

    Christine (Matsen) Norberg, age 66 of Warsaw, formerly of Northfield, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, following an extended illness. Christine Louise (Matsen) Norberg was born …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, March 6

    Run for you lives! I ran across a headline in the Daily Mirror that said, “The universe is doomed to collapse!” It didn’t say when though. Tomorrow….. maybe?  …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, March 6

    March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day for celebrating all the accomplishments of women around the globe. But many women still need to make up ground in one key area: retirement security. …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, March 6

    What do you look forward to most in the spring? BBQ and sitting  around the bonfire with friends and family. -Joey Muldoon Thunderstorms. -Chelsea Casteel Perfect …

  • Gravois Man Drowns In Truman Lake Last Monday

    Wednesday, March 6

    A Gravois Mills man is dead after drowning in Truman Lake in Benton County. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the event happened around 7:30 Monday night, February 26, when 31-year-old Sylker …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, March 6

    Sheriff’s Report 2/26/2024-3/4/24 Joshua David Brown of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 2-26-24 on a Benton County warrant for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Bond is set at $10,000.00 …

  • Prosecutor's Post

    Wednesday, March 6

    March 1, 2024 Below are the cases that were resolved/indicted in the Associate and Circuit Courts of Benton County from February 1st – 29th, 2024. Dispositions: Ashley M. Davis: …

  • Warsaw R-IX District Seeks Bond For Building Improvements

    Wednesday, March 6

    The need for improvements to the buildings of the Warsaw R-9 School District has prompted the Board of Education to ask voters to approve Proposition KIDS on April 2. The bond issue will not increase …

  • Milestone In Music: Local DJ Spins 10,000 Broadcasts

    Wednesday, March 6

    On-air radio personality Kenny Treece was a farm boy who loved listening to music and radio when he landed his first radio job in Warsaw at Ozark 98 in April of 1984. Although he produced radio …

  • Pledges Aplenty At Annual Dinner For Cornerstone Academy Of The Ozarks

    Wednesday, March 6

    Friends, family and students of Cornerstone Academy of the Ozarks gathered at the Warsaw Community Building on February 17 to enjoy an evening of entertainment, food and fellowship. The annual …

  • Lack Of Quorum Turns Warsaw Meeting Into Work Session On $30M Improvement Plans

    Wednesday, March 6

    Lacking a quorum, Aldermen Adam Howe, Lou Breshears, Eric Flores, plus Mayor Eddie Simon and several City of Warsaw employees met on Monday eve, March 4 at 6:00 PM to hear Administrator Randy Pogue …

  • Hope5One To Host "The Stop Trafficking Project"

    Wednesday, March 6

    We are excited to welcome The Stop Trafficking Project to BENTON COUNTY The Stop Trafficking Project has used the BeAlert Strategy with over 100,000 students in Missouri and Kansas via school …