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AN ANCIENT FISH WITH A LARGE FOLLOWING, the spoonbill is the oldest surviving species in North American, dating back more than 125 million years. Spoonbill season gets underway March 15.
Want To Catch A Really Big Fish? Spoonbill Season Starts On Friday
Paddlefish season is upon us, starting March 15, the time of year when Missouri fishermen stand the greatest chance of landing the largest Missouri fish of their lifetime. They’re not Jaws, but … more
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MAKING SENSE OUT OF METEOROLOGY, Jim “Subby” Sublette hosted a seminar at the Benson Center during Weather Preparedness Week. Levi Schrock and Isaac Wilson spoke with Subby at the event.
Forecaster Brings Passion And Puts West Central Missouri On The Map
How much difference does eight minutes make when a tornado is about to touch down near your home? Jim Sublette, who goes by Subby, told this story at a Severe Weather Seminar last week at the Benson … more
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4 Things To Know Before 4/2
One of the most important jobs of a school district is to ensure that school facilities remain safe and secure. It is also imperative that these same facilities meet the educational and instructional … more
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DEMONSTRATING HIS BUTCHERING SKILL, Kyle Whittaker showed Peggy Painter and Jennifer Lutes how to cut up a lamb during the Lamb For Leap Year Workshop in Osceola.
Lamb For Leap Year: Farmers Flock To Producer's Workshop
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. … more
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CREATING FOR CAR CRAZY CUSTOMERS, Dakota Beason worked on a piece of furniture that resembles a Chevy truck.
Obsession Drives Designs Of Montrose Furniture Makers
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 … more
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4 Things To Know Before 4/2
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. … more
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Jason Aery
Drug Dealer Off The Street And In Prison
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 … more
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Sheriff Kent Oberkrom
Sheriff Oberkrom Pens Poignant Letter To Citizens
On December 31, 2024, I will retire as your Sheriff, after having served for 28 years. First and foremost, I want to thank my wife Diane and our family for their loving support over the years. This … more
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A COMMUNITY THAT SINGS TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER is an old adage that rings true for members of the Clinton Community Choir that include pianist Gay Smith and Conductor Mark Smith.
United In Song: Choir Brings Power Of Voice
It is a Thursday night in February, but it is still light as people converge on First Presbyterian Church for the fourth rehearsal of the Clinton Community Choir. Mark and Gay Smith, music directors … more
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RECALLING THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD, Square 109 Proprietor Mike Etters shows a photograph of what the building’s exterior looked like when it was home to the New Lee Theatre.
Local Restaurateur Spans Century Of Movie History With Square 109
In March of 1927, an article in the Clinton Eye announced “New Lee Theater Opens Next Week.” The theater was the project of Lee Jones, who had bought the Crancer Hardware building and … more
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Public Safety Tax To Appear On April Ballot
The Clinton City Council met in a work session the evening of February 6 at city hall. Most of the council members were present except Daniel Wilson; Councilman Roger House joined via phone. Fire … more
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READY FOR ANY CONTINGENCY, intern Niko Anderson and Henry County Emergency Management Director Brad Wright stay vigilant.
Be Prepared: Wright Is A Good Fit As Emergency Management Director
In 2010, when Brad Wright was 17 years old, he graduated from Clinton High School and started working as a jailor at the Henry County Jail. The jail was located on South Washington Street at that … more
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FILLING A VOID on the Clinton Square, Tami and Yosh Gould opened JustBCuz, that sells electric, gas and hybrid scooters along with go-karts and dirt bikes.
Clinton Couple Cater To New Mobility Trend With Scooters
Tami and Yosh Gould have been in the car business for years. They met in Springfield in 2007, she said, where they both worked in car sales. Yosh has had a car dealership in Springfield since 2012, … more
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TAKING PART IN A WINNING WEEKEND, Nathan Taylor helped his Sedalia team take the championship during a tournament at Elite Billiards, winning $1,600.
Elite Billiards And Ale House Proves Big Draw For Pool Fans
Last September, Tabetha Jamsek and her husband, Jay, bought a 5,400 square foot building on Price Lane in Clinton, In October, they started converting into a family-oriented sports club where people … more
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STEPPING DOWN, Councilman Daniel Wilson’s new residence falls outside of the requirements to serve. Wilson has served on various boards and acted as a liaison to multiple bodies and department heads.
Council Briefed On Airport Terminal Delay
The Clinton City Council met in open session February 6. Councilwoman Debbie Smith was absent. Following roll call and the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance, the previous meeting’s minutes … more
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A WISH LIST for the Clinton School District will be on the April ballot in the form of a bond issue. Superintendent Brian Wishard sent out a survey to find out what members of the community viewed as priorities.
Clinton Schools Look At The Long View With Facilities Plan
Before Thanksgiving, a survey went out online from Clinton School District Superintendent Brian Wishard and district staff. The survey, which consisted of 37 questions, listed all of the projects … more
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SHOWING THE LOVE, Don Hale’s wife Hope gave him five metal Chiefs figures that are displayed at his Clinton home in anticipation of the Super Bowl.
Clinton Super Chief Fan Has Heart On The Line This Sunday
Wednesday, Feb. 14, is Valentine’s Day, but for Don Hale, Super Bowl Sunday is the day when his heart will be on the line. Which team he will be rooting for is evident from the lineup in front … more
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MYSTERY still surrounds the disappearance of Clinton’s 1950 state basketball Championship trophy. A replica was presented during a ceremony to Marvin Rhoads, Bob Shoemaker, Jim Price along with Richard Headrich between basketball games on Friday.
The Trophy Returns!
In June of 2021, Don Snyder traveled with his two daughters, from Warrensburg to Clinton in connection with an annual scholarship established in his name. While at the high school, he wanted to show … more
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A PASSION for piano, Erica Suh brought glamour and music to an afternoon concert at Clinton Methodist Church. Dennis Maruszak helped organize publicity for the event.
Concert Pianist Displays Chops For Chopin
Erica Suh remembers the day she was visiting her grandmother’s farmhouse in southern Missouri, and heard her cousin playing the piano. Her grandmother was the church pianist at a Lutheran … more
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GVMH Announces Emergency Department Changes
Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that it now manages its Emergency Department internally and employs its providers directly. “We are delighted with this … more
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A PASSION FOR FIBER, Dusty Mills has a hand in a variety of arts, including dying, weaving and spinning wool that she sells through her online business, Muddy Crow.
Home Business Weaves Life's Strands Together
When she was 9 years old, Dusty Mills discovered her grandmother’s crochet basket in the television room. Asking her grandmother to teach her to crochet, she agreed, Dusty said, because … more
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DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY SERVICE and growth for the area, Amber Hansen has been named 2024 President of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.
New Chamber President Sows Seeds Of Success In Clinton
Twelve years ago, Amber Hansen decided to open a preschool in a classroom at her church in Clinton. She was the main teacher, and had a total of six students. Within two years of opening, the … more
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A MASSIVE EFFORT was launched Monday as the Clinton Fire Department pulled a 16 year old boy from a grain bin located at South Second Street. Firefighters Bayley Heider, Ethan Houk, and Lieutenant Mike Morales were among those on the scene.
'Buried Up To His Chest', Firefighters Save Clinton Teen Trapped In Grain Bin
A 16 year old working at Hankins Grain got trapped in a grain bin Monday morning (January 29) at that location (South Second Street). He was buried to his chest. Fire and Rescue arrived on scene and … more
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BRINGING MOMENTUM to Clinton through his civic endeavors, Gregg Smith has been named ‘Citizen Of The Year” by the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce. He was joined on stage at the Annual Chamber Banquet by Mayor Carla Moberly and 2023 President Adam Cummings.
Chamber Of Commerce Salutes Smith As 'Citizen Of The Year'
It was a gala night last Thursday when the Greater Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce held it’s 83rd Annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the Benson Center in Clinton. The fabulous dinner and … more
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