Law

Municipal Court

Gary Cover Arraignments 8/6/24 Omar Ayon Flores, Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (20-25 Mph Over), Defendant Sentenced To Fine $155.50 And Court Cost Jason Matthew Boatright, Building Code …

MSHP Releases Labor Day Holiday Statistics

Seven people died in traffic crashes, two people died in a boating crash, and one person drowned during the 2024 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2024 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from …
Church

Church News

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

The Shepherd Calls

“I Have More to Say” Jesus was speaking to His disciples, “I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear.” (John 16:12) The disciples’ understanding of …
Editorial

Hot Corner

Wow! So here I am; after all these years, my first column for the newspaper. Okay, well not really. I did have a column for a period of time while Jab was the publisher at the Benton County …

REVIEWing The Past

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Kaysinger Dam and Reservoir October 9, 1964 Sixty years ago, the front page of area newspapers publicized the upcoming ground breaking ceremonies scheduled on …
Opinion
Matt Jennings

Word On The Street

If you could plan an instrument, what would it be? Drums. -Tricia Hurt Fiddle, it just sounds fun. -Matt Jennings Does "spoons" count? -Lena Johnson
Obituaries
Turner Robert
Turner Robert "Bub" George
Turner Robert “Bub” George, 18 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Friday, September 27, 2024. Turner was born June 15, 2006 in Warrensburg, Missouri, son of Bradley George and Misty …
Jeannine Evelyn Gell
Jeannine Evelyn Gell
Jeannine Evelyn Gell, 93, formerly of Clinton, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. She was born September 19, 1931, in Berwyn, IL, daughter of Fred and Ann …
Nancy Jane Eidson
Nancy Jane Eidson, age 89, of Clinton, Missouri passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Heritage Avonlea of Olathe, Kansas. Nancy Jane Meads was born April 27, 1935 in …
Grover Kent Summers
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Grover Kent Summers on September 19, 2024, at the age of 75, after a brave battle with lymphoma. Kent was born on April 5, 1949, in Clinton, …
James Joseph
James Joseph "Jim" Fonke
James Joseph “Jim” Fonke, 85, died at his home Sunday, September 15, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, September 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with …
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How cattle grazing protects and benefits the land
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Retirement savings report card: Most U.S. adults grade themselves a 'B' or 'C' on saving
(BPT) - Approximately 11,200 Americans turn 65 each day, with most stepping into a new life of retirement. It’s a time to be free of financial stress, but that means planning ahead. A new …
4 Ways to Help Protect Against Tick Bites This Fall
(BPT) - Beautiful fall days captivate many people, offering a burst of color as the leaves change and cooler temperatures that encourage outdoor adventures. However, as you're outside enjoying the …