April 18, 2024

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  • Arlene Dorothy (Cook) Goth

    Thursday, April 18

    Arlene Dorothy (Cook) Goth, age 91, of Clinton, Mo passed away on March 15, 2024 at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit, MO. Arlene was born April 19, 1932 in Germantown, Mo. She passed away on …

  • David Kyle Kempker

    Thursday, April 18

    David Kyle Kempker, beloved husband of Rhonda Raylene Norcross Kempker and much loved Dad to Ella, Grayson, and Violet, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 53 on March 17, 2024. Kyle was born on …

  • Jo Washburn

    Thursday, April 18

    Jo Washburn, 87, of Holts Summit, passed away on April 6, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born to Thaddeous and Viola (Harrelson) Mead on June 25, 1936 in Clinton, she worked at Kreisler Drugstore for …

  • Everett Earl Austin

    Thursday, April 18

    Everett Earl Austin, age 94, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, Missouri. Everett was born in Montserrat, Missouri …

  • Emma Josephine "Jo" Moree

    Thursday, April 18

    Emma Josephine “Jo” Moree, age 79, of Deepwater, Missouri went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was born on October 27, 1944, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Jo was a …

  • David Douglas Marti

    Thursday, April 18

    David Douglas Marti, 81, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024 at Adair Village in Clinton. He was born April 9, 1942 in Windsor, Mo., the son of Everette William Marti and …

  • Freda Engelhart

    Thursday, April 18

    Freda Engelhart, age 84, of Clinton Missouri, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 at her home. Freda Areline (Cornell) Engelhart was born on January 26, 1940 in Bolivar, Missouri. The …

  • Marion Angel

    Thursday, April 18

    Marion Angel, age 80, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, Missouri. Marion’s Aunt Hazel organized a meeting between Marion and Geraldine Cardwell. Geraldine was …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, April 18

    Are we inching closer to the beginning of WWIII? With everything going on around the world, it wouldn’t surprise me. All of Europe is on the brink of war with Russia, China threatening Taiwan …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Thursday, April 18

    To the Editor, On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, I voted in my first municipal election. I had never voted in a city election before, although I had voted in a couple of general elections. To be honest, I …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, April 18

    Do you mow your own lawn or hire someone? It's a provided service. -Gerald Atchison I do it all myself, along with a couple other people's. -Bill Smith I used to, now I have …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Ray Mace

    Thursday, April 18

    NAME: Ray Mace BIRTHPLACE: Chulavista, CA YEARS IN CLINTON: 32 FAMILY: Across the states. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Community functions. OCCUPATION: Retired. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, April 18

    Welcome New Chamber Member: Team Traci @ Jim Falk Motors Traci Shepard 1201 N 2nd St, Clinton, MO 913-549-8172 traci.shepard8373@gmail.com teamtraciclub.com …

  • GVMH Hosts Annual Employee Banquet

    Thursday, April 18

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) recently held its annual Employee Banquet to show its appreciation for staff and their dedication throughout the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The event included a …

  • Graham To Celebrate Retirement

    Thursday, April 18

    After more than two decades of dedication and hard work, Margie Graham bids farewell to Thom Knott Agency. Her retirement marks the end of an era for the agency, as well as a heartfelt goodbye to a …

  • Chapter EN Notified Of Grant Award, Pediatric Place Open House

    Thursday, April 18

    At their April 11 meeting, members of Chapter EN, P.E.O., learned that the woman the chapter sponsored for a Continuing Education Grant had been selected to receive $4,000 towards her completion of a …

  • American Family Insurance Agency Owner Receives Community Impact Award

    Thursday, April 18

    The American Family Insurance Dreams Foundation recently recognized agency owner Carla Moberly, Clinton, MO as the Community Impact Award recipient for Missouri. These award winners are recognized by …

  • Henry County Library To Host Young Author

    Thursday, April 18

    Please join the Henry County Library in welcoming young author, Wyatt Shield for a special storytime event on Thursday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at the library’s Clinton …

  • Clinton Mid-Day Optimists Will Serve 2nd Annual Brunch & Bubbly

    Thursday, April 18

    The Clinton Mid-Day Optimist club is now selling tickets for their 2nd annual Brunch and Bubbly event on May 4th. They are also taking donations. The fundraising organization helps close to 1,000 …

  • HCMF Big Purple Party Is Coming Up

    Thursday, April 18

    On May 4, 2024, the Henry County Memory Fund will host their 10th Annual Big Purple Party! It will be held in Hawthorn Bank’s parking lot at Old Country Club Park with registration at 9:00 am …

  • Tittlemeier Returns To Area To Lead Marksmen

    Thursday, April 18

    Sherwood High School would like to welcome their newest head football coach, Kasey Tittlemier. Tittlemeier was born and raised in California, where he was a standout football player. He then played …

  • Clinton Track & Field Continues To Take Medals At Eldorado Springs, Jefferson City

    Thursday, April 18

    Last Tuesday, the Cardinals track and field squad competed at the Eldorado Springs Relays. The weather was perfect for a track meet and both rosters competed well. The boys placed 1st overall and the …

  • Cardinals Go 1-2 At Holden State Farm Classic

    Thursday, April 18

    Holden State Farm Classic Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Clinton 1, Holden 4 Thursday, April 11, 2024 Clinton 5, Midway 0 Friday, April 12, 2024 Clinton 2, Adrian 3

  • Lady Cardinals Put Eight On MRVC Academic All-Conference

    Thursday, April 18

    MRVC West Academic All-Conference lists were announced last week and, from Clinton, they included (L to R): Katie Schaffer, Ava Potter, Allie Goucher, Lily Kenney, Skyte Wilson, Lyn Brauer, Briley …

  • HCL Recognizes National Library Week

    Thursday, April 18

    In conjunction with National Library Week and National Library Outreach Day, the Henry County Library is pleased to announce an update to Book Express. This community outreach service was established …

  • University of Missouri Extension

    Thursday, April 18

    Multispecies Grazing Workshop, Clinton Missouri Grazing multiple species of livestock (cattle, sheep, or goats) on the same area could be more profitable and sustainable. Diversifying your …

  • Church News

    Thursday, April 18

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, April 18

    Keep your Eyes Open An acquaintance had a wreck. A truck pulled out in front of her. I asked whether she saw the truck. “Yes,” she replied, “I saw it, but I just closed my …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, April 18

    April 10, 2024 Golden Apples Senior Club will have a fundraiser garage sale in conjunction with the AC City Wide Garage Sale April 26 - 27. All proceeds help provide meals and activities for seniors …

  • A Henry County Triple Play! Turkeys, Crappies & Morels

    Thursday, April 18

    Shortly after the redbuds bloom, people start heading outside. They’re not chasing turkeys or looking for a new place to fish for crappies. They’re after morels, a mushroom that makes its …

  • Calhoun Methodist Finds New Focus As Community Church

    Thursday, April 18

    When it was entering its second century, the wood-frame, white-steepled Methodist church on the Calhoun Square, built in 1904, was starting to show its age. By 2010, the church’s stained glass …

  • Benson Center Sees A Switched Up Fly Show

    Thursday, April 18

    If you walked into the Benson Center last Saturday, expecting the same old fly-fishing show just like the one last year or the year before, you’d have been surprised. It wasn’t the …

  • Could Next American Picker Come From The Clinton Area?

    Thursday, April 18

    The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary …

  • Lincoln, Cole Camp Take Second, Third In Kaysinger

    Wednesday, April 17

    On Friday, the second seed Lincoln Lady Cardinals defeated seventh seed LaMonte, 16-1 in first round action at the Kaysinger Conference Tourney held in Lincoln. Alyssa Mellen led off with a …

  • Lincoln Adds To Win Total In Busy Last Week

    Wednesday, April 17

    Lincoln coach Will Lynde would have his team play everyday if possible. After running over Otterville, 16-1 on Thursday at home, they destroyed Sweet Spring 21-0 on Friday on the road. On …

  • Bluebirds Split Doubleheader With Iberia, Crest Ridge

    Wednesday, April 17

    The Cole Camp Bluebirds are now 5-8 after splitting two games in their host invitational two game affair on Saturday. Cole Camp battled the number one team in the state, Iberia in a 4-2 early …

  • Cole Camp Golfers Take First At Conference

    Wednesday, April 17

    CONGRATULATIONS to the Cole Camp golf team on their victory at the Kaysinger Conference golf tournament. Spencer Godwin placed first overall, Gage Oelrichs placed fourth, Tyler Howard placed fifth …

  • Burdick Sets New Javelin Record For Cole Camp

    Wednesday, April 17

    THE LADY BLUEBIRDS Emily Burdick recorded a personal best distance in the javelin last week and set a new school record with the same throw of 34.01m.

  • Warsaw Track Runs At Eldo

    Wednesday, April 17

    In one of the largest events on their schedule thus far, Wildcats track and field traveled to Eldorado Springs last Tuesday and competed amongst 26 participating schools. Overall, the boys …

  • Ladycats Stay Hot, Win 3 More

    Wednesday, April 17

    The Ladycats season continues to roll along, racking up win after win, including three more in the last week over Buffalo (last Tuesday), 9-1, at Crest Ridge (Thursday), 15-0 and over Stover, 16-1 at …

  • Wildcats Take 2 More Wins Over Busy Stretch

    Wednesday, April 17

    In the last week, the Wildcats reached a double-digit win total for the fifth consecutive season with wins at Butler (last Tuesday) and Sherwood (last Wednesday). Their lone loss over the …

  • JBMS Baseball, Softball Win Trophies At Morrisville

    Wednesday, April 17

    JBMS BASEBALL had gone winless on their season thus far, but that changed on Saturday when they picked up victories over Miller (14-7) and Pierce City (15-7) to take the consolation of the …

  • JBMS Scoreboard

    Wednesday, April 17

    Baseball Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Warsaw 3, Versailles 12 Morrisville JH Boys Baseball Tournament Friday, April 12, 2024 Warsaw 6, Fair Grove 9 Saturday, April 13, 2024 Warsaw 14, Miller 7 Warsaw …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, April 17

    One of my favorite quick vegetable recipes is glazed carrots; a perfect side dish to almost anything. I used baby carrots in the recipe but if you use larger one make sure the slices are all equal in …

  • Accident Report

    Wednesday, April 17

    An eighty-three-year-old Warsaw woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident in rural Benton County on April 14 at 2 PM. The crash occurred when a 2022 Jeep Compass driven by Wilma J. Tankesley, …

  • LOZ Outfitters Celebrates Grand Opening With Ribbon Cutting

    Wednesday, April 17

    JUST IN TIME for a beautiful weekend, LOZ Outfitters held a ribbon cutting to celebrate their grand opening at their new location on Warsaw's Main Street on Friday. Those present for the occasion …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Hollie Jordan

    Wednesday, April 17

    NAME: Hollie Jordan BIRTHPLACE: Maryville YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 7 years FAMILY: My mom, my husband and 2 girls THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE AREA IS: My church family. …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, April 17

    The Fristoe area has had great weather this past week and area gardeners are enjoying their produce from the gardens; sweet onions, lettuce, radishes just to name a few things. The Fristoe News …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, April 17

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: April 26, Grilled Pork Chops, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Served with scalloped potatoes, green beans and roll, $13.00 All meals are open to …

  • Luther Harris Jordan

    Wednesday, April 17

    Luther Harris Jordan, 86, of Warsaw, MO, formerly of Sedalia, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Bothwell Regional Health Center after a brief illness. He was born August 11, …

  • John D. Montemayor

    Wednesday, April 17

    John D. Montemayor, age 58, of Edwards, Missouri, passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home. He was born November 11, 1965, in Kansas City, Kansas, the second son of Frank & Marilyn …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, April 17

    Warsaw Christian Church “….that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, April 17

    Are we inching closer to the beginning of WWIII? With everything going on around the world, it wouldn’t surprise me. All of Europe is on the brink of war with Russia, China threatening Taiwan …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, April 17

    You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, April 17

    What is your biggest extravagance? Coffee. -Carmen Mantonya Streaming services. -Matthew Kleppe Boating. -Chuck Allcorn

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, April 17

    Sheriff’s Report 4/8/24 to 4/14/24 Robert William Doelz of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 4-8-24 on a Benton County warrant for Endangering the Welfare of a Child 1st Degree-no Sexual Conduct, …

  • WHS Students Explore, Connect And Unlock Their Future At Fair

    Wednesday, April 17

    Warsaw High School students explored various career choices at the Career Fair held in the WHS gym on Thursday. The entire WHS student body was given the opportunity to meet with local business …

  • A Voice In The Dark: Benton County Recognizes National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

    Wednesday, April 17

    The Benton County Central Dispatch Team is currently being honored as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, April 14-20. The event was initially set up in 1981 by Patricia Anderson of …

  • Fashionista's Walk The Runway In Cole Camp

    Wednesday, April 17

    I received a call from Marsha Carey on Friday evening with an invitation to the Benton County Boutique Crawl Fashion Show being held in Cole Camp on Saturday morning at 8:30 AM. While I am not big on …

  • Man Stabbed In Altercation At Dollar General

    Wednesday, April 17

    Deputies were notified at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 13, 2024, that an assault occurred in the parking lot of Dollar General located at 14633 Highway 7, in rural Warsaw. According to the victim, …

  • City Of Warsaw Hears Concerns Of Chamber Of Commerce

    Wednesday, April 17

    Upon the meeting being called to order and in it's first issue of new business, Clerk Jessica Kendall read the official results of the April 2, 2024, election from the Benton County Clerk's office …

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