May 2, 2024

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  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, May 2

    Well, guess what? Swiss scientists found bones from a giant camel when they were digging in Syria. They may have discovered a new species of them. The bones seem to be from much larger camels than we …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, May 2

    Do you look forward to spring cleaning?  What's your favorite thing to clean? Yes, de-cluttering everything. -Nora Miller No, but I do like clean windows to look out of. …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Judy Bichsel

    Thursday, May 2

    Name: Judy Bichsel. Birthplace: Henry County. Years in Clinton: 30 Family: 9 brothers & sister & lot of kin folk. The best thing about living in Clinton: Nice people. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, May 2

    WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBER: Elite Billiards & Alehouse, LLC 905 N Price Lane, Clinton, MO 1 660-383-1423 Nonsmoking, clean family-oriented environment where you can play pool, drink, eat, enjoy …

  • Henry County Retired Teachers Vote On Grants

    Thursday, May 2

    The Henry County Retired Teachers met on April 25 at the Clinton Methodist Church. President Kathy Nepple led the Pledge of Allegiance before beginning the business meeting with 24 in attendance. …

  • GVMH Earns An 'A' Hospital Safety Grade From the Leapfrog Group

    Thursday, May 2

    Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade From The Leapfrog Group Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national …

  • Students Demonstrate Vehicle Extrication Skills In Missouri Firefighter Course

    Thursday, May 2

    Students enrolled in the Missouri Firefighter 1&2 course recently put their practical skills to the test during a rigorous vehicle extrication training session. This essential component of their …

  • Deputy West And Major Hills Recognized As School Safety Specialists

    Thursday, May 2

    Last month, Deputy Michael West, serving as the School Resource Officer for Henry R-1 District, and Major Rob Hills, Chief Deputy, achieved certifications as School Safety Specialists. This …

  • CTS Students Benefit From Community Partnerships

    Thursday, May 2

    Last month, students enrolled in the EMT program at Clinton Technical School had the unique opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through a hands-on session on vehicle extraction, …

  • Dr. Steven Ray Butcher

    Thursday, May 2

    Dr. Steven Ray Butcher, 67, of Stockton, Missouri, passed away at Home on April 23, 2024. Born on March 6, 1957, Steve was the son of Everett Elmer Butcher and Shirley Ann Poindexter Butcher. He was …

  • Stephen W. Parks

    Thursday, May 2

    Stephen W. Parks, age 74, departed this Earth on April 13, 2024 after a long battle with leukemia. Steve, as he was better known as, was born on February 19, 1950 to William and Gloria Parks. He grew …

  • Kris (Nold) Vincent

    Thursday, May 2

    Kris (Nold) Vincent, age 61, earned her wings and safely arrived at her Heavenly Home on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Kris was born on August 15, 1962, in Clinton, Missouri, to Charles F. and Sharon …

  • Robert Simmons Wheeler

    Thursday, May 2

    Robert Simmons Wheeler, age 77, of Clinton, Missouri, died Tuesday morning, April 23, 2024 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO from a stroke originating from sleep apnea. Robert was born July …

  • Church News

    Thursday, May 2

    Appleton City Trinity UMC Trinity, Rockville, and Mt. Zion United Methodist Churches had messages on Christ as the good shepherd. We serve a God that loved us so much that he has persistently pursued …

  • Municipal Court

    Thursday, May 2

    Gary Cover 4/16/2024 Arraignments Thomas J Allen Ii, Property Damage, Incarceration Jail (Suspended Execution Of Sentence), Defendant Sentenced To 30, Ses And Court Cost, 2 Years Probation, …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, May 2

    April 24, 2024 The next Meet Me On Main will be May 8, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Let local businesses help you with your upcoming celebrations such as graduation, Mother’s Day, birthdays, …

  • BREAKING NEWS!

    Thursday, May 2

    THE RECORD GOES DOWN, AGAIN! At the MRVC West Invitational on Monday night, the Cardinals 4x100m Relay team broke the school record set just a week ago in Knob Noster. The team of Jase Wilson, …

  • Cards Relay Teams Set New School Records At Knob Noster Invitational

    Thursday, May 2

    Last Tuesday night, the Cardinals competed in the Knob Noster Invitational, and it was another great night for a track meet. Clinton set many personal records and the boys 4x100m and 4x200m set new …

  • What's The Score

    Thursday, May 2

    Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Varsity Baseball Clinton 7, Odessa 4 Junior Varsity Baseball Clinton 2, Odessa 11 Next Up: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 @ Oak Grove Friday, May 3, 2024 vs. Warsaw …

  • Clinton Main Street Completes Streetscape Renovation Project

    Thursday, May 2

    Clinton Main Street proudly announces the successful completion of a transformative streetscape renovation project centered around the town square. This initiative marks a significant milestone in …

  • Clinton Seventh Grader Gabe Rogers Embarks On Community Service Endeavor

    Thursday, May 2

    Clinton’s own seventh-grader, Gabe Rogers, is making valuable contributions to our community by dedicating his time to serve at our office. Gabe’s efforts align with his commitment to …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, May 2

    Walking with God “Enoch walked with God; then he was no more because God took him.” (Genesis 5: 24) A child told that story like this, “Enoch and God took walks together. Then one …

  • GVMH Recognizes Five Departments For Stellar Performance

    Thursday, May 2

    National Patient Experience Week is April 9-May 3, 2024, and this year Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is celebrating five of its departments that have demonstrated outstanding safety, …

  • No Longer Broke: Saddle Club Flush With Poker Run Success

    Thursday, May 2

    The name is the same, but the Calhoun Broke and Busted Saddle Club is not broke and busted anymore. The club finances are much healthier after an April 13 Poker Run, which drew more than 70 riders …

  • A Newly Renovated Hurt Park Is Great Perk For The Neighborhood

    Thursday, May 2

    Brad Combs remembers it was about 25 years ago when the city of Clinton allocated $10,000 to put the first playground equipment in Hurt Park, in a residential area on the north side of Clinton. …

  • Pitching And Winning: Horseshoe Tournament Will Call On Clinton

    Thursday, May 2

    Back when the Missouri State Horseshoe Pitchers Association was founded in 1921, every small town had a horseshoe tournament. Ron Highley said his grandfather, Bill Highley, pitched horseshoes in …

  • A Nichols Worth Of Nature

    Thursday, May 2

    This time of year I get many questions about snakes. The one thing I tell people is if they want to win a bet, ask someone how many species of poisonous snakes there are in Missouri. Do you know the …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Thursday, May 2

    A breakfast grilled cheese sandwich is just as good as it sounds — gooey, melty cheese and fluffy scrambled eggs on golden, buttery toasted bread. There’s one factor that’s …

  • Ladycats Upset By Eldorado Springs In Championship Of OHC Tournament

    Thursday, May 2

    There is usually an advantage to earning the number one seed in a tournament, however, that wasn't the case after the 2024 Ozark Highlands Conference softball tournament was forced to move locations …

  • Warsaw Baseball Takes Third At OHC Tournament

    Thursday, May 2

    After beating up on Skyline last Monday in a 15-5 final, the Wildcats began their 2024 OHC tournament with a 5-0 win over Sherwood on Thursday. The Wildcats got on the board in the bottom of the …

  • Wildcats Track & Field Shatters More Records In Event At SBU

    Thursday, May 2

    In one of the largest events they attend all season long, the Wildcats competed with 58 schools at SBU last Tuesday night where the boys finished 12th out of 58 with 26 points, and the girls finished …

  • Bonner, Gemes Take Conference Honors For Wildcats

    Thursday, May 2

    WARSAW GOLF competed in the OHC conference tournament at Butler last week. As a team, the Wildcats finished in 3rd place. Golfers gaining All-Conference honors included Carson Bonner (89) 4th place …

  • JBMS Scoreboard

    Thursday, May 2

    Baseball Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Warsaw 7, Buffalo 5 Softball Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Wasaw 12, Buffalo 0

  • Lincoln Tames Lady Bluebirds, Falls To Lady Blackhawks

    Thursday, May 2

    The much anticipated matchup between the Cole Camp and Lincoln softball teams on Tuesday in Lincoln ended in a 14-2 victory for the Lady Cardinals. Braylin Paxton allowed only 1 hit but had a …

  • Tipton Beats Bluebirds At Kaysinger Tournament

    Thursday, May 2

    Second seeded Tipton beat the Bluebirds 6-2 in the semifinals of the Kaysinger Conference tournament at Cole Camp on Monday night of last week. Rain washed out the rest of the tournament for the …

  • Bluebirds' Howard Sets New Record With 71 At Stover

    Thursday, May 2

    THE COLE CAMP GOLF team wrapped up their regular season with a victory in the Stover Invitational. Congrats to the team for shooting a school record 310. Tyler Howard broke the school record with a …

  • SBU's Love, S&T's Luebbert Nab GLVC Men's Outdoor Track & Field Weekly Accolades

    Thursday, May 2

    Southwest Baptist University senior Parker Love and Missouri S&T senior Jacob Luebbert have been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Men’s Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the …

  • Paradise Point Beach Announces Winners Of 13th Annual Spoonbill Tournament

    Thursday, May 2

    CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 winners of the 13th Annual Paradise Point Beach Spoonbill Tournament. Winners are 1st Place: Dustin March with a 72.8 lb spoonbill; 2nd Place; Shanon Dalton with a 62.7 …

  • FUNdraisers For the Playground

    Thursday, May 2

    Even though the chilly weather kept the crowd small at the Lucas Oil Speedway on Saturday, fifteen volunteers sold raffle tickets and raised $403 for the Steamboat Playground Expansion at Drake …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - John Marshall Caswell

    Thursday, May 2

    NAME: John Marshall Caswell BIRTHPLACE: Clinton YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 32 years FAMILY: Mom, Maxine; Sisters, Rickie and Vania; Brothers, Shane and Chance. OCCUPATION: …

  • Fristoe News

    Thursday, May 2

    The Fristoe area had a good week of weather, at least temperature-wise. Friday and Saturday night's had lots of rain but compared to last year and the dry time it was, these rains are definitely …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Thursday, May 2

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: May 3, Rib Eye Steak Night, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, 8 oz $14.00, 14 oz $18.00, Dinner includes baked potato, salad and roll, RSVP by May 1 May …

  • WHS Music Department Attends State Choir Contest

    Thursday, May 2

    FOURTEEN STUDENTS from the WHS Music Department competed at State Music Festival for solos and small ensembles on Saturday, April 27 on the Mizzou Campus. Receiving bronze were Angela Konopasek and …

  • Warsaw Children's Chorus Takes First At Ozark Concerts In The Parks

    Thursday, May 2

    THE WARSAW CHILDREN'S CHORUS received 1st place at the Ozark Concerts in the Parks, they received a score 95.5 superior rating for class A. The Warsaw Children's Chorus is comprised of the 4th and …

  • Cole Camp Class Of 2027 Hosts Annual Freshman Dinner

    Thursday, May 2

    THE COLE CAMP CLASS OF 2027 freshmen dinner was a success! The class and sponsors would like to thank the community for their unwavering support in all our school's fundraising efforts. Without you, …

  • Cole Camp FFA Announces Officer Slate For 2024-25

    Thursday, May 2

    President Colton Thompson Vice-President Addison Ives Secretary Alivia Haase Treasurer Jason Dieckman Reporter MacKenzie Moellman Sentinel Leighton Tinny Parliamentarian …

  • Patricia C. Blackwell

    Thursday, May 2

    Patricia Carolyn (Carroll) Blackwell, age 88, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 18, 1935, in Viola, Arkansas, the daughter of William Owlen …

  • Church News

    Thursday, May 2

    From The Pastor's Desk How Old Are You? -Genesis 47:8 Jacob stood before Pharaoh and was asked just one question, how old are you? Jacob was 130 and probably the oldest man Pharaoh had ever …

  • Bothwell Regional Health Center To Host Blood Drive On May 10

    Thursday, May 2

    Bothwell Regional Health Center will host a blood drive from 10:30 am to 3 pm Friday, May 10 in the Bothwell Education Center at 600 E. 14th St. in conjunction with Community Blood Center. …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, May 2

    Well, guess what? Swiss scientists found bones from a giant camel when they were digging in Syria. They may have discovered a new species of them. The bones seem to be from much larger camels than we …

  • Financial Focus

    Thursday, May 2

    If you’re a younger worker just starting out in your career, you’ve got tremendous personal and professional opportunities ahead of you. But this is also when you will need to make some …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, May 2

    Who do you admire most? My husband, Earl Kelso.  He's kind, true at heart and thoughtful. -Jamie Kelso My mom, Deena.  She's the most selfless person I know. -Jennifer …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Thursday, May 2

    Sheriff’s Report 4/22/24 to 4/28/24 Clarissa Kissire of Gallatin, MO was arrested on 4-22-24 on a Benton County warrant for Receiving Stolen Property. Bond is set at $10,000 surety only. …

  • MDC Invites Birders To Free Spring Warbler Day Hike May 9 Near Cole Camp

    Thursday, May 2

    Hike will be in forest and woodlands at the Big Buffalo Creek Conservation Area The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people interested in warblers, colorful migrating songbirds, …

  • Era Ends As The Much Beloved Mrs. Eckhoff Hangs Up Her Chalk

    Thursday, May 2

    After 33 years as an elementary teacher, Roxana Eckhoff will say goodbye to her final class of kindergarteners on May 16. Eckhoff, a kindergarten teacher at Warsaw South Elementary, is retiring from …

  • Warsaw Girl Named Myracle Performs 'Miracle' For Mom

    Thursday, May 2

    The Warsaw Police Department and 9-1-l presented six-year-old Myracle Fitzpatrick a small Hero Medalion and a certificate for a job well done at a ceremony held on April 19, at North Elementary …

  • Food Pantry Need Is Not Going Away

    Thursday, May 2

    The Benton County Food Pantry is currently experiencing food shortages according to Susan Sullivan, president of the BCFP Board. “Due to food supply challenges at the Food Bank of Central …

  • Accident Reports

    Thursday, May 2

    A Benton County resident was killed in an accident at Missouri 7 Highway near the West Dam Access Road intersection on April 27 at 7:52 PM. The crash occurred as a 2005 Ford F250 driven by Craig …

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