April 4, 2024

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In this issue

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Friday, April 5

    What’s the earliest election you remember? I grew up in a political household, bathed in discussions about elections, and can remember my parents talking about somebody called Ike …

  • Word On The Street

    Friday, April 5

    What is your favorite thing to plant in the garden? Perennials. -Linda Wilson Zucchini. -Jewelyanna Godson Tomatoes and herbs. -Tracy Armstrong

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Chase Ryan

    Friday, April 5

    Name: Chase Ryan Birthplace: Kansas City, MO. Years in Clinton: 12 years. Family: Daughter. The best thing about living in Clinton is: Nice people. Occupation: Store manager. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Friday, April 5

    Dear Friends of Education: The Society for Academic Excellence invites students who have achieved a 3.5 or higher grade point average during this school year to be recognized. Last year, 295 students …

  • Henry County Library Reveals New Outdoor Seating

    Friday, April 5

    Just in time for spring and summer! The Henry County Library has added an outdoor seating area for patrons north of the library parking lot. The new area includes a metal bench, three round metal …

  • Flaherty To Retire From Timothy P. Meyers & Co, PC

    Friday, April 5

    Linda Flaherty has been a familiar face and a friend of ours, working with us at Timothy P. Meyers & Co., PC for the past 15 years. She has been a wonderful addition to our office and it is hard …

  • Henry County Library Announces Three New Online Databases

    Friday, April 5

    The Henry County Library is pleased to announce the addition of three new online databases for patron use beginning on April 1st. The databases will be accessible within the Clinton and Windsor …

  • Everett Earl Austin

    Friday, April 5

    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’s wishes were to be …

  • Church News

    Friday, April 5

    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

    Friday, April 5

    God Works Despite Our Frailties Following Jesus’ ascension into heaven, the disciples returned to Jerusalem with “great joy.” Jesus was alive! However joyful they might have been, …

  • City Wide Clean-Up, Week Of April 15-20

    Friday, April 5

    Transfer Station Free, for Selected Items, for City Residents The 2024 City Wide Clean Up Week will be April 15 -April 20. During City Wide Clean Up, the City of Clinton will offer expanded hours and …

  • Cardinals Track & Field Competes Well At Odessa Invitational Track Meet

    Friday, April 5

    On Thursday, Cardinals Track and Field competed in the Odessa Invitational and with perfect weather, the Clinton squad competed outstandingly. The boys team placed 2nd overall and the girls placed …

  • Clinton Archery Hits The Mark At NASP State Tournament In Branson

    Friday, April 5

    The Clinton School District was well-represented at the NASP (National Archery in the Schools Program) State Tournament last week in Branson. The Clinton Intermediate School Archery team shot a …

  • Cardinals Hit A Bump In Schedule, Drop 2 Of 3

    Friday, April 5

    The Cardinals fell to Pleasant Hill, 16-1 and Versailles, 9-7, before rebounding to pickup a win over Center on Thursday to salvage at least one win from a busy week. The Cardinals are still hovering …

  • Berry Selected For UofA-Blackburn Class Of 2024

    Friday, April 5

    Ashley Berry of Clinton was recently selected as a member of The University of Alabama Blackburn Institute’s class of 2024. Only 50 students are chosen through a highly competitive process to …

  • HCMF Walker Packets In The Mail

    Friday, April 5

    The Henry County Memory Fund has mailed out our walker packets! If you have attended our event in the past or have made a memorial contribution to the fund you will be receiving the packet. If you …

  • The Little Apple

    Friday, April 5

    March 27, 2024 The AC area Ministerial Alliance invites you to Holy Week services. Maundy Thursday at Rockville UMC 6:30 p.m., Pastor James Damon; Good Friday at Trinity UMC 6:30 p.m., Pastor Aaron …

  • Brungardt Will Be New Face Of Clinton Schools

    Friday, April 5

    During Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting, the Clinton School District approved the hiring of Daniel Brungardt as Superintendent beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Brungardt …

  • It's Back! Fly Expo Returns

    Friday, April 5

    It’s not the upcoming mega hatch of cicadas or the full eclipse that has fishermen checking the calendar. The Fly Fishing Expo is returning to the Benson Center in Clinton. For those people who …

  • As The Quilt Turns: Quilters Promote History On Square

    Friday, April 5

    Two things still pertain to quilt making, even though the concept of sewing padding between two pieces of fabric has gone through changes since frontier women saved every piece of clothing to recycle …

  • Henry County Sheriff's Race Heats Up With Two Candidates

    Friday, April 5

    Henry County Sheriff Kent Oberkrom has announced his retirement which is to take place on December 31, 2024, after 28 years in office. Aaron Brown and Mike Sowers, candidates with strong law …

  • Ladycats Roll To Second Straight Championship At Buffalo Tourney

    Wednesday, April 3

    In a highly anticipated and long awaited rematch of last year's quarterfinal game when Warsaw lost to Fair Grove, 6-1, the two met again on Saturday in the championship of the Buffalo Softball …

  • Ladycats Blast Way To Three Wins Last Week

    Wednesday, April 3

    In three games last week prior to their trip to Buffalo on Saturday, Warsaw logged a total of 48 runs and gave up just 1 in wins at Butler, at home versus Green Ridge and at Miami. * * * Last Monday, …

  • Warsaw Rallies For Two Wins In Busy Week

    Wednesday, April 3

    A Dawson Parrott single in the first and an untimely error by the Warsaw defense put Lincoln on top early, but Warsaw tied the game in the bottom of the second and then added runs in each of the next …

  • Lady Cards Beat Tipton, Fall To Crest Ridge

    Wednesday, April 3

    After Santa Fe canceled on Tuesday, the Lincoln Lady Cardinals went to Tipton on Wednesday and came away with an 18-1 victory. Braylin Paxton pitched a six inning no-hitter and Alyssa Mellen hit …

  • Cardinals Are Too Much For Winless Smithton

    Wednesday, April 3

    Lincoln defeated winless Smithton (0-5) on Thursday night at home, 9-2. The Cardinals scored 2 in the second, 1 in third, 4 in the fifth and 2 in the sixth. Smithton scored in the fifth and the …

  • Bluebirds Battling Consistency On Baseball Diamond

    Wednesday, April 3

    The Cole Camp Bluebirds are 3-3 after a couple of busy weeks of baseball this season. After losing to Warsaw, 5-2 and Eugene, 12-1, the Bluebirds defeated Sherwood in five innings, 13-3 back on …

  • JBMS Scoreboard

    Wednesday, April 3

    Baseball Tues, March 19 Warsaw, 3; Clinton, 16 Thurs, March 21 Warsaw, 2; Versailles, 5 Wed, March 27 Warsaw, 7; Skyline, 11 Softball Thurs, March 28 Warsaw, 19; Lincoln, 3

  • Shawnee Bend Ladies Golf League

    Wednesday, April 3

    Any ladies out there ready to get out and golf this year? Want to meet other ladies who love to golf? You can! Come out to the Shawnee Bend Ladies Golf league kick-off event on Tuesday, April …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, April 3

    When my stepdaughters were young and always hungry, almost anything I made with ranch dressing was a hit. So, the following recipe for cucumber salad was always on the table during grilling season. …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, April 3

    Sheriff’s Report 3/25/24 to 3/31/24 Nicholas Ryan Fruth of Edwards, MO was arrested on 3-25-24 on a Benton County warrant for Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of …

  • Prosecutor's Post

    Wednesday, April 3

    March 8, 2024 Greetings. Below are the cases that were resolved/indicted in the Associate and Circuit Courts of Benton County from March 1 – 31, 2024. Dispositions: Jeremiah …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - CJ Rudolph

    Wednesday, April 3

    NAME: CJ Rudolph BIRTHPLACE: Windsor YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: I've worked at UMB for almost a year. FAMILY: Wife, Lacey; 4 children THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE AREA IS: The …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, April 3

    This week has had some cold weather early on but by Saturday it has turned warmer and much nicer. Seeds that were put in the ground have come up and even able to be eaten, an example is lettuce and …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, April 3

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: April 12; Steak Night, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, 8 oz $14.00, 14 oz $18.00, Dinner includes baked potato, salad and roll, RSVP by April 9 April …

  • Lawrence Lee Casey

    Wednesday, April 3

    Lawrence Lee Casey, age 85, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles Lee and Sylvia Edna …

  • Billy Ray Stevens

    Wednesday, April 3

    Billy Stevens, age 47, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Sunday March 31, 2024 at home. He was born on July 13, 1976 in Clinton, Missouri unto John and Bonnie Gaylord Stevens. Billy was a …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, April 3

    Warsaw Christian Church Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. -Titus 3:5 …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, April 3

    What’s the earliest election you remember? I grew up in a political household, bathed in discussions about elections, and can remember my parents talking about somebody called Ike …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, April 3

    You’ve probably heard stories about fortunate investors who “get in the ground floor” of a new, hot company and quickly make a fortune. But while these things may happen, they are …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, April 3

    What is your favorite social media platform to use? Facebook is all I have. -Lance Sherrill Twitter! -Payton Adair Twitter, so I can stay up on my sports teams. -Nick …

  • Report: Representative Rodger Reedy, 57th District

    Wednesday, April 3

    After our legislative spring break, we are finishing up a short week here at the Capitol as we approach the Easter Holiday this weekend. It was a productive week at the Capitol, the House continues …

  • Benton County Has Momentum! Flurry Of New Business Takes Flight

    Wednesday, April 3

    Benton County is on the move according to Economic Development Director JoAnn Lane. “Since the first of the year, we have had several businesses open up as well as plans for many more in …

  • Warsaw Students Flush With Opportunity At Mizzou's J-Day

    Wednesday, April 3

    WHS students attended Journalism Day at the University of Missouri last Wednesday and gained valuable experience and knowledge while also receiving awards for submitted work. The purpose of …

  • Invader Lurks In Form Of Pear Tree

    Wednesday, April 3

    One sign of spring are the white blossoms of Bradford pear trees. This oval-shaped oriental became a favorite of landscapers and was widely planted in yards, city malls, business campuses, parks and …

  • City Administrator Outlines Unique Walking, Biking Trail System

    Wednesday, April 3

    In a short session Monday eve, City of Warsaw Administrator Randy Pogue discussed an ambitious plan to build a five foot wide walking and biking trail and "landscape calming" features in and around …

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