February 1, 2024

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In this issue

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, January 31

    Who do you think will be this year's MVP for the Chiefs? Mahomes. -Judy Wainwright Pacheco. -Julii Plumlee Patrick Mahomes. -Michael Lindsay

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, January 31

    Three of our soldiers dying from an Iran backed drone strike was another terrible thing to happen. President Biden warned Iran last year saying, “Don’t, don’t, don’t.” …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Lini Anos

    Wednesday, January 31

    NAME: Lini Anos. BIRTHPLACE: Philippines. YEARS IN CLINTON: 14 FAMILY: All over. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Cheap houses and small-town living. OCCUPATION: …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, January 31

    The Clinton Chamber and the City wanted to thank and congratulate one more time; TC-Transcontinental for being named the Business of the Year at last week’s Annual Chamber Banquet. So, we …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Wednesday, January 31

    To the Editor, Generosity throughout Clinton​​​​​​ contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation …

  • CSD Board Of Education Approves Two Resolutions For April Ballot

    Wednesday, January 31

    During their monthly meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, the Clinton School District Board of Education unanimously approved to place two resolutions on the April 2, 2024 election ballot. The Board …

  • CCA Receives Quad-Lakes Grant

    Wednesday, January 31

    CCA students and staff are enjoying the replacement of the pea gravel on our playground to new pour-in-place surfacing! The new surfacing was made possible due to a grant received in the amount of …

  • CCA Rolls Out Facility Enhancement Plans At Annual Meeting

    Wednesday, January 31

    The annual Re-enrollment Meeting was held at Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) on Tuesday, January 23, in the CCA gym. This meeting focused upon a variety of information including plans for facility …

  • Karen R. Hagerman

    Wednesday, January 31

    Mrs. Karen Renee Hagerman, 81, of New Bloomfield, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2023 at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital Jefferson City. She was born Thursday, April 2, 1942 in Mt. Sterling, IL., a …

  • Celeste Clara Hill

    Wednesday, January 31

    Celeste Clara Hill, 84, of Olathe, Kansas passed away peacefully with family at her bedside on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. and Celebration of Life at 6 p.m. on Monday, …

  • Michael Eugene Rash

    Wednesday, January 31

    Michael Eugene Rash, age 72 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Michael Eugene Rash was born on October …

  • Janice Frances Gray

    Wednesday, January 31

    Mrs. Janice Frances Gray, age 80 of Hager Hill, Kentucky passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Born November 23, 1943 in Missouri, she was the daughter of the late …

  • Norma Lee (Strean) Carter

    Wednesday, January 31

    Norma Lee (Strean) Carter, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Adair Village in Clinton, Missouri. Norma L Carter was born on March 7, 1934 in Clinton, Missouri to John and Linnie …

  • Ted O. Austin

    Wednesday, January 31

    Ted O. Austin, age 87 of Chilhowee, Missouri, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri. Ted Olan Austin was born on September 2, …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, January 31

    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 Little Apple

    Wednesday, January 31

    January 24, 2024 The Appleton City High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation, Inc. will be awarding seven $3,000 scholarships to the graduating seniors in May, 2024. Students may be attending any …

  • Lady Cards Make Run At 46th Annual Host Tourney

    Wednesday, January 31

    The Lady Cardinals run came up just short in their own 46th Annual Clinton Girls Basketball Tourament last week. Clinton plowed through Adrian and Butler before coming up on the wrong end of a 48-36 …

  • Cardinals Get Win Over Pleasant Hill In Tourney

    Wednesday, January 31

    THE CARDINALS Jase Wilson drove the lane for a basket against Pleasant Hill on Friday night. Clinton defeated the Roosters handily with a 66-49 final before falling to Butler in the third place game …

  • Cardinals Put Several On Podium At Grandview Invitational

    Wednesday, January 31

    Clinton wrestling took their show on the road on Friday night to the Grandview High School Wrestling Invitational where they squared up with many outstanding teams in the metro area and beyond. The …

  • Henry County Library Receives Grants

    Wednesday, January 31

    The Henry County Library is pleased to announce that they were named a recipient of a $499 grant from the Truman Lake Community Foundation as part of the Truman Lake Area Grantmaking Program Fall …

  • Newell Receives Journeyman's Certificate In Precision Machining

    Wednesday, January 31

    The State Fair Community College Apprenticeship Program recently presented Lee Newell of Edwards, the United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, Journeyman Certificate in Precision …

  • GVMH Announces Emergency Department Changes

    Wednesday, January 31

    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 …

  • Home Business Weaves Life's Strands Together

    Wednesday, January 31

    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 …

  • New Chamber President Sows Seeds Of Success In Clinton

    Wednesday, January 31

    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 …

  • 'Buried Up To His Chest', Firefighters Save Clinton Teen Trapped In Grain Bin

    Wednesday, January 31

    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 …

  • Barbara J. Fergerson Johnson

    Wednesday, January 31

    Mrs. Barbara Jean Fergerson Johnson, age 77, of Huntsville, AL., passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born in Warsaw, MO., on November 9, 1946 to Homer and Marie Fergerson and was …

  • Lincoln Avenges Early Season Loss With Win Over Wildcats

    Wednesday, January 31

    The Lincoln Cardinals defeated the Warsaw Wildcats 59-34 on Tuesday night to avenge a 60-59 defeat at the Warsaw Tournament earlier in the season. Since that time, Warsaw has lost 10 games in a row. …

  • Cole Camp Halts Lincoln Upset Bid At Kaysinger Tournament

    Wednesday, January 31

    Top seed Cole Camp defeated number eight Lincoln on Saturday afternoon, 43-32 in the Kaysinger Conference Tournament. The first round games were played at Smith-Cotton instead of SFCC due to …

  • Warsaw Beats Cougars On A Raucous Night In Climax Springs

    Wednesday, January 31

    From the tip, the Wildcats game in Climax Springs on Monday night had a different feel as the crowd was packed and booming cheers echoed in the small, Class 1 gym. There were scrambles for loose …

  • Ladycats Earn Win At Osceola Tournament

    Wednesday, January 31

    THE LADYCATS Angela Konopasek sunk a big free throw late in the game to aid Warsaw's 38-34 win over Montrose at the Osceola Invitational Tournament last week. The win was followed by two lopsided …

  • 'Cats Wrestling Places Six At Grandview

    Wednesday, January 31

    The Wildcats continue to grow and found success at the Grandview Invitational on Friday. The team finished 4th out of 13 teams and claimed 6 individual medals. Results are as follows: Jayce …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, January 31

    I saw a promotion for a Fly-Fishing Expo coming up April 13th in Clinton. It looks to be really interesting and informative. Fly fishing is an art form and practice is needed to perfect it. Good news …

  • Anita's Column

    Wednesday, January 31

    Junk drawers, almost every house has one and since I recently had my kitchen remodeled, I had to clean mine out. Actually, since I have lived in this house since 1979 and my grandmother lived here …

  • Golden Valley Memorial Announces Emergency Department Changes

    Wednesday, January 31

    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 …

  • Bothwell Selected For State's ToRCH Pilot Program

    Wednesday, January 31

    Program aims to provide coordinated resources for Pettis County’s Medicaid population After months of work, a new program led by Bothwell Regional Health Center and designed to connect …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, January 31

    Sheriff’s Report 1/22/2024-1/28/24 Hope Eileen Troyer of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 1-22-24 for Assault 4th degree-Special Victim. Subject was placed on a 12 hour hold, upon completion of …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, January 31

    To you, who has been the Chiefs' MVP this season? Isiah Pacheco. -Cassie Hines Travis Kelce. -Rick Kiser Oh, Pacheco. -Shannon Noland

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, January 31

    Three of our soldiers dying from an Iran backed drone strike was another terrible thing to happen. President Biden warned Iran last year saying, “Don’t, don’t, don’t.” …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, January 31

    You may have read reports about an impending “debt crisis” in the U.S. Should you be worried about investing in Treasury securities? Part of the concern over debt has been driven by …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, January 31

    Warsaw Christian Church We sing out of a hymn book in our church, and a song I always enjoy singing is, “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.” Perhaps the author of the hymn had in mind the …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Terri Liberto

    Wednesday, January 31

    NAME: Terri Liberto BIRTHPLACE: Baltimore, Maryland YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 1 year FAMILY: Husband, Ric and dog, Scooter THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY IS: The …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, January 31

    The Fristoe area has had cold rain for the last several days but today the clouds have moved out somewhat and the sun is beginning to shine a little bit. According to the advanced forecast, this …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, January 31

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: February 2, Prime Rib Dinner, RSVP by January 31, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Cost: 8 oz Prime Rib, $17.00 /14 oz Prime Rib, $21.00, includes baked …

  • Stepping Stones Garden Club Sponsors Scholarship

    Wednesday, January 31

    Stepping Stones Garden Club is sponsoring a new $500 scholarship for Warsaw High School seniors. As a member of National Garden Club, the club’s mission is to promote education, gardening and …

  • Congressman Mark Alford Gets A Rare Peek Inside Truman Dam's Powerhouse

    Wednesday, January 31

    The Benton County Economic Development (BCED) committee members made a tour of the Harry S. Truman Lake Powerhouse on January 24 as part of their monthly meeting, along with Congressman Mark Alford …

  • It's Winter Time And The Reading Is Good!

    Wednesday, January 31

    Cold weather has kept many people with small children wondering how to keep their children busy and occupied. One of those great past times is reading. According to educators, while children are …

  • New Exhibit Shows Warsaw As World's Gunstock Capital

    Wednesday, January 31

    Each year the Benton County Museum rotates exhibits and adds new items that have been donated and this year, one of the exhibits that curators and volunteers are busy expanding and are excited about …

  • SFCC AEL Brings HiSET/GED Prep Classes To Benton County

    Wednesday, January 31

    The State Fair Community College Adult Education and Literacy program announces the revival of the High School Equivalency (HiSET/GED) preparatory class in Benton County. AEL invites the community to …

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