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WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN, Cheri Nations is one of five vendors at Bellview Hotel Antiques located on Maple Street in Cole Camp. The town with strong German roots is a popular day trip for many Henry County residents.
Former Clinton Resident Brings Love Of Antiques To Cole Camp
In the 1830s, settlers moving west from Tennessee and Kentucky began arriving in the settlement known as Lick Skillet, where the Booneville Road from Sedalia and the road north from Warsaw met. The … more
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SHOWING APPRECIATION FOR PETS, Tractor Supply Co. manager Tyler Bien held 6-month old Brinley during a “Pet Treat Tasting” held at the store.
Local Pets Received Big Treat With Tasting Event In Clinton
On February 7th, 2025 a pet treat tasting event was held at the local Clinton Tractor Supply, with wagging tails and happy faces customers and their pets went to the local Tractor Supply to enjoy an … more
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THE COMMUNITY CAME TOGETHER last Thursday at the Clinton Middle School to raise funds for Connie Connor as she battles cancer.
Fantastic Fundraiser Helps Beloved Teacher Fight Cancer
On January 30, 2025 a fundraiser was held for well known Clinton teacher Connie Connor who was diagnosed with cancer last August. The event was held at the Clinton Middle School and included a … more
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Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton began offering pet cremations four years ago after putting in a human as well as a pet crematorium. Last year they served 350 pet families with their services. The business offers minimum containers for cremated pets and a wide variety of caskets and memorials. There has been some talk about making a place in human cemeteries for pet burials, but it is not presently available in the area. “A couple of years ago, a state law was enacted to make pet cemeteries possible, but it is expensive to do,” said Curtis Mills, owner of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. “The nearest pet cemeteries are in Kansas City or Springfield. About 10 years ago we had requests for pet burial spots, and we transported pet cremains to Sedalia.” Mills said that his local funeral home can cremate pets weighing up to 300 pounds and the funeral home has cremated pets such as goldfish, turtles, guinea pigs, a mini horse, cats, dogs, a snake and birds. Kansas City can cremate larger animals such as horses. He said that his business does private cremations too and the pet families can have those cremains back, or if they don’t take them back the cremains are buried on the Mills family farm and names can be placed on their burial site. Mills was born and raised in the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. He purchased the business from his dad 13 years ago and only two families have owned it since it began in 1938. He is a 1993 graduate of Clinton High School who earned his associate degree in Funeral Science from Kansas City Kansas Community College. He became a licensed funeral director and embalmer and worked his way up the ladder from funeral director to General Manager of four funeral homes, two cemeteries and a crematory in the Kansas City market. In 2008, he moved back to Clinton where he worked with his father, David, until he bought the business. Mills’ wife, Shelley Mills, is co-owner of the funeral home. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri State University and an associates degree in Funeral Science from Arkansas State University Mountain Home. She has been working in the funeral home business since she was 16 years old. She too is a licensed funeral director and embalmer.
The Need Is Great! Community Of Christ Keeps Blessing Boxes Stocked
Every month for the past eight years, a Harvesters truck has parked outside of Golden Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church, north of the Compass Health campus in Clinton. By the truck’s arrival … more
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PET CREMATIONS are becoming more popular with grieving owners. Vansant-Mills Funeral Home Proprietor Curtis Mills has built a separate facility for pet cremations and has been able to help hundreds of area pet owners.
Final Farewell Of Furry Friends Helped By Clinton Funeral Home
Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton began offering pet cremations four years ago after putting in a human as well as a pet crematorium. Last year they served 350 pet families with their services. … more
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Clinton City Council Gets Airport Update
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm, council members Gene Henry, Roger House, Cameron Jackson, Austin Jones, Gary Mount, Shelly Nelson, Greg Shannon and Stacia Wilson convened for the City of … more
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HELPING PEOPLE THRIVE, with the help from the Shop Class, CHS junior Isabel Gastaudo created a Little Free Pantry as a project for her Service Club, FCCLA, filled it with donations and installed the pantry at Fristoe’s Body Shop on North Main.
CHS Students Set Up Little Free Pantry: 'Take What You Need, Give What You Can'
Isabel Gastaudo was at work at a local restaurant when a person came in asking for food. In response to a suggestion to try a food pantry, the person told her there aren’t any in town. So … more
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CONTROVERSY AND CONCERN has surrounded multiple companies including Evergy of alleged “unreasonable handling” of a hazardous waste material referred to as “fly ash.” Scott Moseley spoke to Evergy official Chuck Caisley at the Benson Center on Monday evening.
Citizens Band Together At Benson Center As They Demand Answers Over "Fly Ash"
What is it? That is the question everyone is asking? What are the chemicals and how much of them has Evergy allegedly been pumping into our water? Or better yet, how much contaminated dust has been … more
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Jane and Peter Bunch
Henry County Girl Was A Talented Missouri Song Bird (Part 2)
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 … more
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William E. Ratledge
Clinton Man Faces Charges Including Child Exploitation
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 … more
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‘It’s Like A Family,” says State Fair Clinton Campus Director Amy McFarland who loves working at the facility located in the Truman Regional Education Center on North 2nd Street.
Legacy Continues With SFCC Campus Director
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 … more
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ONCE MORE FROM THE TOP, Diane Hannah checked in Martha Drendel and David Harrison for a rehearsal last week. Drendel and Harrison are new members of the Clinton Community Choir.
Clinton Community Choir Makes Return For New Season Of Singing
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, … more
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‘AN AMAZING CAUSE’ is the reason for a fundraiser at the Clinton Middle School on January 30. Embree Campbell, along with her grandmother Stacey Ordal, are organizing the event to benefit Connie Connor who is battling cancer.
Community And Students Rally Around Cancer Stricken Teacher
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 … more
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Windsor Lanes Installing New Bowling Equipment
Windsor Lanes has began installing new pinsetting equipment at the 605 N. Main St. facility. The bowling alley which had operated in Windsor since 1962 closed in 2020 because of COVID restrictions. … more
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Pictured with her mother, Anna and Grandparents is a young Jane Froman.
Henry County Girl Was A Talented Missouri Songbird
Preface: Jane Froman could be called a Henry County girl as she spent her early childhood in Clinton, Mo. A few years later she would grow to womanhood in Columbia, Mo. She, like so many noteworthy … more
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SHOWING THEIR SPIRIT, Linda Kunst and Mark Henderson attended the Chicken Festival.
Snow Doesn't Stop RAP Storyweavers
The River and Prairie Storyweavers didn’t choose Clinton for their annual winter retreat because it was once the Baby Chick Capital of the World. But the mural on the side of White Flower Quilt … more
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GETTING ACQUAINTED with the community, Benjamin Aich is a new Pastor at the Clinton Methodist Church.
A Profound Promise Kept: Pastor Aich Finds His Calling In Clinton
When he was 17 years old, Benjamin Aich had a “Laying out a Fleece” experience. It was when he was on a mission trip with his church youth group to a fishing village in Colombia, South … more
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NOT LETTING WINTER PUT THEM IN A PICKLE, John Bailey and Sheila Bourland played pickleball at the Clinton Community Center on Tuesday. The program is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00 AM and Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 AM.
Cool Ways To Beat The Winter Blues In Clinton
Sometimes cleaning out a closet, cooking a delicious hot soup or sitting by a fireplace can help beat the winter blues. Taking a walk on a sunny day can also help and in Clinton there are many … more
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A HUB FOR COMMUNITY GOOD, Henry County Industries Director Carley Ross (L) and members of her recycling crew welcomed Kate and Sam French (R) from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
St. Paul's Brings Big Help To Recycling Center
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Easy Highway 7 decided their Christmas outreach would be for the recycling crew working tirelessly behind the scenes at Henry County Industries, giving gift bags for … more
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TALKING THE POSSIBLE increased tax credit over coffee at Square 109 were Carl and Ranetta Daughtery.
Improving "Circuit Breaker" Property Tax Credit Would Help Henry County Seniors Avoid Overload
According to the Missouri Budget Project, the property tax relief offered by the Missouri “circuit breaker” property tax credit helps older Missourians and Missourians living with … more
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STORYWEAVERS including Ron Stewart will be winging their way to Clinton this week. The public can hear their tell tall tales at the Clinton Senior Center on Friday, January 10 before lunch.
Why Did The Chicken Cross The Interstate? That Would Be Telling
They’re packing their chicken-leg knee socks and red-comb caps, and warming up their wings. Once again, the River and Prairie Storyweavers are winging their way south to Clinton for their … more
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"Cottage Heights" Rental Homes Being Built Near Windsor
The first four “tiny homes” had been installed on December 23 on Northeast MO Highway 52 about one mile south of the Windsor city limits. The new homes units are part of a 24-unit rental … more
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Alexa Phillips
Big Dreams, Big Achievements For CHS Senior
The Clinton School District is thrilled to announce that Clinton High School senior Alexa Phillips has been accepted to the University of Chicago (UChicago) for the Class of 2029. With an acceptance … more
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OPTIMISM AND A GOOD CAUSE, longtime Optimist Club member Sandi Cox has flavored popcorn for sale at Integrity Flooring where she serves as Office Manager. Proceeds go to projects that benefit Henry County citizens.
Expect The Best: Keep On The Sunny Side Of 2025
Twenty years ago, Pat Nilson was invited to a Mid Day Optimist Club lunch meeting by a co-worker at the Henry County Courthouse. At the beginning of the meeting, the members stood and recited this … more
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HAPPY NEW YEAR from the staff of the Clinton Daily Democrat. We are James White, Publisher; Adam Howe, Editor; Kim Hanson (& Max), Design; Jennifer Jackson, Reporter; Annie Rohloff, Billing Mgr.; Keith Jackson, Reporter; Christina Larkin, Circulation; Mark Meloy, Circulation. Not pictured: Deanna Hendrich, Dave Wanninger and Judy Kramer.
2024 Roundup! A Look At The Democrat's Top Stories Of 2024
Welcome to the year 2025! But don’t forget fond memories of 2024. A rundown of some of the top happenings in Henry County last year may be helpful while touching base with the recent past. In … more
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