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MORE THAN JUST CLOTHES, Pediatric Place representative Melissa Smith and Magic Coin Laundry Express proprietor Haley Monteer held a Community Laundry Day Event to provide free services and supplies.
Free Laundry Program Helps Families Make Ends Meet, One Load At A Time
What began as a simple offer to help cover the cost of laundry turned into a meaningful connection point for dozens of local residents during a recent community Laundry Day event hosted at Magic Coin … more
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Soil Conservation Ed/Year: Dr. Amie Breshears was named the Conservation Education of the Year at the Dec. 1 conference of the Missouri Soil and Water Conservation Districts, where she received this award.
Local MU Extension Specialist Is State Conservation Educator of the Year
Dr. Amie Breshears, the University of Missouri Extension agricultural business field specialist for Henry and Benton counties, wasn’t planning to attend the Missouri Soil and Water Conservation … more
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Potter: Clinton High School ceramics teacher Eric Silkwood keeps a bucket of warm water handy when he is throwing pots on a wheel in his unheated pottery workspace in Osceola.
All Hands to the Wheel: Potter Keeps Creative Spirit Spinning
Eric Silkwood has a helpful tip for making ceramic pots in cold weather:  “Make sure you have a really warm bucket of water nearby,” he said. “It makes the cold a little less … more
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THE FINAL TURKEY was collected on November 21st, marking the end of a seven year journey for Jeff Kenney. He traveled to every state except Alaska to nab a turkey from each one, putting him in a exclusive group of hunters that can say they have completed the US Turkey SuperSlam. 
Local Hunter Completes Rare U.S. Turkey Super Slam
After seven years, dozens of flights, countless miles on the road, and hunts spanning nearly every corner of the country, Jeff Kenney can finally say he has done something only a small group of … more
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UPLIFTING SPIRITS has been a priority for Clinton Health and Rehab this year. To do this, staff, such as LPN Tina Shoemaker, CNA Paige Thompson, and RN Madison Thompson, helped decorate each half the building for a festive decoration competition. One half is a Candyland while the other features the Grinch in Whoville. 
Holiday Decoration War Lifts Spirits at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab
In a place where winter days can feel long and quiet, the hallways at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab have taken on a new life this holiday season. Bright colors, oversized ornaments and familiar … more
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549 KIDS will now have plenty of gifts to open on Christmas thanks to another year of the Angel Tree program in Henry County. For nearly 8 hours, Gery Burton loaded boxes of presents into the grateful parent's cars. 
549 Reasons to Believe: Angel Tree’s Biggest Year Yet
Cars lined up down the street for hours on Wednesday, Dec. 17, as parents and guardians streamed through the Henry County Angel Tree pickup. A long, steady line that organizers said stretched from … more
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HOLDING HISTORY, Museum Director Meredith Cooper displayed a doll modeled after Beatrice “Madame” Alexander, dressed in the style of the 1920’s.
Keeping Dolls In Christmas: Exhibit Is Collector’s Dream
When Dietra Davis was in 6th grade, she fell in love. The object of her affection was an 8-inch Madame Alexander doll she saw in a dime store in San Diego. The cost of the doll was $2, which included … more
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Harold David James
Deepwater Man Sentenced to Supervised Probation in Fatal Shooting Case
A Deepwater man, Harold David James, will serve probation rather than prison time after being sentenced in Henry County Circuit Court for a fatal shooting that occurred near Deepwater earlier this … more
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HOME RUN SUPPORT, Hawthorn Bank donated $100,000 towards Clinton School District’s new baseball and softball complex. Community Market President Dave Garnett presented the check to Assistant Superintendent Christian Meier, Education Foundation Representative Dan Wallace, and Education Foundation President Mayor Carla Moberly.
Clinton Schools Make Final Push To Cross Finish Line For Baseball & Softball Complex
As 2025 draws to a close, the Clinton School District and the Education Foundation are making a final year-end push to fully fund the district’s long-awaited baseball and softball complex, an … more
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Community-led Committee Begins Shaping Clinton’s Parks Future
With lunch containers opening and introductions circling the room, the inaugural meeting of the Clinton 10-Year Parks and Recreation Planning Committee began in the most Clinton way possible: … more
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DIAPER DONATIONS, were delivered to the Foster Adopt Shop right here in Clinton after the local homeschool coop cam together to do a diaper drive in the hopes of helping the little ones in the foster system. Pictured are Foster Adopt Shop founder Tammy Woirhaye, Whitney Kinne, member of the homeschool coop, and Janelle Jolley, director of the Foster Adopt Shop. 
Helping Hands Stock Foster Adopt Shop Shelves
A local homeschool cooperative turned this holiday season into an opportunity to meet a pressing community need. Last week they hosted a diaper drive to support foster families across the region. … more
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FORMER CALHOUN RESIDENT Monna Canida advised Diana Lindenmeyer on a painting she created during an art class at the Cole Camp Senior Center. Her class included students from surrounding towns and counties.
Seeing God In The Details: Public Art Adds Character
In 1954, when she was 12 years old, Monna Canida became interested in art. Her mother, Mattie Adams, was also an artist. “My mother started taking art lessons by mail,” Monna said. … more
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New China Boss Charged in Assault of Employee
A Henry County man has been charged after an alleged assault inside the New China restaurant in Windsor that prompted a 911 response earlier this week. According to court documents, deputies … more
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COOKING FOR GOOD, Melissa Smith is actively searching for cooks to make January’s Soup For The Soul Cook-Off and Community Meal a reality.
On The Lookout! Local Fundraiser Seeks Cooks To Feed Those In Need
The Pediatric Place Family First Initiative is inviting the community to warm up the winter months with their first-ever Soup for the Soul Cook-Off and Community Meal, an event designed not just to … more
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WINTER CHILL has worked its way into Henry County and the Clinton Emergency Warming Center has sprung into action. For many in the community, including James Williams, the center is the only viable place where he can avoid devastating weather.
From Crisis to Community: How a Vacant Shop Became a Winter Lifeline
As we approach the holidays, many look forward to the first snow of the season. Kids and families get to bundle up, make some snow angels, and get into snowball fights. However, some dread the … more
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THE PERFECT GIFT, Friday night, officers from around Henry County gave kids a special holiday shopping spree. Deputy Aidin Hinkle with the Sheriff's Department helped Leo find his perfect dinosaur toy he could play with this holiday season. 
Lights, Sirens, & Santa: Blue Line Blessings Delivers Holiday Magic
On Friday night, many may have heard sirens blaring and seen dozens of blue and red lights leave streaks down Ohio Street. Instead of being the most intense traffic stop in town, this was actually a … more
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A FORCE FOR GOOD, Judy Wainwright doesn’t wear the traditional red suit, but her thrift store in Clinton serves as a source of gifts for those in need at Christmas.
A Thrift Store Saint: Clinton Has A Secret Santa On Washington Street
Six years ago this December, Judy Wainwright’s boyfriend drove her into town, pulled up in front of an empty storefront just off the Clinton Square, and parked. She looked at the building, … more
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A CHECK FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER, Henry County Sheriff Aaron Brown received a donation from Mills & Sons Insurance to help cover costs for children participating in the Blue Line Blessings Program. Attending were Sheriff’s office secretary Kennedy Brown, Sheriff Foundation president Kim Logan, Lieutenant Lenny Kubilus, and Captain Mike Bilbruk.
Blue Line Blessings Launched With Major Donation From Mills & Sons
A major donation from Mills & Sons Insurance has provided the financial backbone for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office to launch its new Blue Line Blessings program, ensuring 18 children … more
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GAME ON! Attendees crowd in for a Warhammer session during the War & Pieces grand opening where players tested miniatures, learned game rules and explored the new hobby shop’s dedicated gaming area.
Let The Games Begin! War And Pieces Opens On Clinton Square
A new kind of game store has arrived on the downtown square, offering everything from sprawling tabletop war games to modern board games and weekly themed events. War & Pieces , owned by Mike … more
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Christmas scenes line the inside of the walls of the barn at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm, part of the 7th annual Alpaca Christmas.
Christmas in the Barn: Alpaca Farm, Riding Stable Add Magic to Holiday
Animals have always been part of celebrating Jesus’ birth since the very first Christmas, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem. According to the gospel of Luke, the Christ child was … more
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SHOWING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, Lisa Mullen wrapped gifts during a Guardian Of The Children event to prepare gifts for local kids.
Warsaw Biker’s Rumble With Spirit At Gift Wrapping Event
The rumble of motorcycles wasn’t the soundtrack Saturday morning, but the spirit of the Guardians of the Children was unmistakable as members and volunteers gathered in Clinton to wrap … more
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TAKING HOME THE GOLD during the Women’s Volleyball League Finale were Cover & Hilton Law Group team members Savanna Davis, Kinzlie Hager, Stacey Shanks, Maddy Jones, and Sara Nepple. The Cover & Hilton Team ran through the bracket with killer serves and unmatched spikes.
Volleyball League Blends Community, Exercise, And Camaraderie In Clinton
The Clinton Women’s Volleyball League closed out its annual season last week, bringing to an end eight weeks of competition that stretched back to early October. What began as a simple … more
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A NEW ERA is underway at the Clinton School District with major upgrades being completed. Board President Cody Westendorff cut the ceremonial ribbon with community members, school board members, and CMS Boys Basketball team members in attendance.
IT’S OFFICIAL! Ribbon Cutting Celebrates District Wide Upgrades For Clinton Schools
A fresh chapter for Clinton schools took center stage Tuesday as district leaders, staff, and community members gathered inside the newly renovated Clinton Middle School gymnasium for a ribbon … more
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Council Moves Schreiber Tax Plan Forward
The Clinton City Council held a public hearing on November 18th to gather comments on a proposed industrial development project for Schreiber Foods, Inc., which plans to acquire and install new … more
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Victorian Christmas carols will be provided, by Phyllis and Sam Lucas, in the Music Room of the Dorman House at the Nov. 28 Open House.
Dorman House Opens Portal To The Past
Two blocks off of the Square on West Franklin stands the Dorman House, the oldest brick two-story home in Clinton. Placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, the house was occupied … more
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