February 8, 2024

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In this issue

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, February 8

    What is your favorite Super Bowl food? Li'l smokies. -Darcie Moreland Chips and queso. -Amelia Modeling Nachos. -Jr. Booth

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Nostalgic U

    Thursday, February 8

    Company Name: Nostalgic U. Owner/Manager Name: Jackie Ischell/Mark Ischell. Corporate/family operated: Family. Year started business: November 2023. What made you become a …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, February 8

    Ran across an article last night about absurd laws that have been passed over the years. In Arizona it’s illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs and in Utah you can’t fish from …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, February 8

    A rodent in Pennsylvania Friday morning predicted an early spring. I guess that’s good enough for me! Welcome New Chamber Member: Clinton Flower Shop. Clinton Flower Shop, has been serving the …

  • Bourland Radiation Oncology Center Has Most Advanced Linear Accelerator In Missouri

    Thursday, February 8

    At the heart of every radiation oncology program in the world is a sophisticated medical device called a linear accelerator or LINAC. The Bourland Radiation Oncology Center at Golden Valley Memorial …

  • GVMH Names Employee Of The Month For February

    Thursday, February 8

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Aimee Oerke is the February Employee of the Month. Oerke has been an employee of GVMH since 2018 and works as a Registered …

  • TLCF Opens Spring Grant Cycle

    Thursday, February 8

    The Truman Lake Community Foundation (TLCF) will distribute more than $30,000 this spring in grants and your organization has an opportunity to receive some of these funds. If your school, 501c3 …

  • MU Extension Announces American Lamb Consumer And Producer Workshop

    Thursday, February 8

    The University of Missouri Extension, St. Clair County will hold American Lamb Consumer and Producer Workshop. “The purpose of this workshop is to connect local sheep producers with potential …

  • Ms. Katy Groundhog Visiting At Gallery Three Thru February 17

    Thursday, February 8

    Ms. Katy Groundhog, of Katy Trail fame, has been checking out Clinton in preparation of her big day of announcing the arrival, or the delay, of spring. We are pleased that she has decided to visit …

  • Ms. Clara Will Celebrate 104th Birthday

    Thursday, February 8

    Deepwater resident Gerri Balius is blessed to pass the word that her maternal grandmother, Clara Agnes Swihart nee Barnhart, is turning 104 years of age on February 19, 2024. Clara continues to …

  • Clinton Healthcare Spotlight Resident Of The Month: Dottie Fellers

    Thursday, February 8

    Dottie was born on March 25, 1937, to Lawrence and Mable Gray in Iowa City, Iowa. Dottie had six other siblings and they were all brothers. Dottie recalls them always taking care of her. She …

  • Howard L. Cupp, Jr.

    Thursday, February 8

    Howard L. Cupp Jr., age 82, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Howard Livingston Cupp, Jr. was born in San Diego, …

  • Lawrence (Larry) Leonard Steinhauser

    Thursday, February 8

    On January 27, 2024, Lawrence (Larry) Leonard Steinhauser of Clinton, MO was called home to God at 83 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, of Clinton, MO.; siblings, Mary Ann of …

  • Mary Lou Whitton

    Thursday, February 8

    Mary Lou Whitton, age 83, of Overland Park, KS passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home. Mary Lou was born April 4, 1940 in Appleton City, MO, the daughter of Blane and Edna McClellan. She …

  • Wilma Sharon Brown

    Thursday, February 8

    Wilma Sharon Brown, age 80, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Wilma Sharon Brown known by many as “Sharon” was born on August 10, 1943 in Clinton, …

  • Rita Mae Brandt

    Thursday, February 8

    Rita Mae Brandt, age 78, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2024 at the Loving Arms Assisted Living Center in Sedalia, Missouri. Rita Mae (Gann) Brandt was born on October 16, …

  • Cardinals Fly Past Roosters On Courtwarming Night

    Thursday, February 8

    The Cardinals got 23 points out of Jase Wilson and 20 more out of Kaiden Townsend as they flew past Pleasant Hill, 70-59 for a big win on Courtwarming night last Friday. Clinton used a 22-18 margin …

  • Lady Cardinals Find Themselves In Midst Of Rare Losing Streak

    Thursday, February 8

    The Clinton Lady Cardinals are in fairly unchartered waters and are treading furiously after they dropped their fourth game in a row on Monday night, this time to the Smith-Cotton Lady Tigers, 45-39. …

  • McMenemy Takes First For Cardinals At Buffalo Thundering Herd Tourney

    Thursday, February 8

    Clinton's Lucan McMenemy won all four matches by fall, and none even made it to the one minute mark, as he captured a first place finish for Cardinals wretling at the Buffalo Thundering Herd …

  • CCA FBLA Attends District Competition

    Thursday, February 8

    The Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter attended district competition on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at University of Central Missouri. CCA had the …

  • CCA Announces Honor Roll Students

    Thursday, February 8

    Listed below are the students at Clinton Christian Academy who have attained honor roll for the 2nd quarter and High School 1st semester honor roll. Patriot Honor Roll is for those students who made …

  • Church News

    Thursday, February 8

    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, February 8

    It’s a Paradox As I dismounted from my vehicle, someone called my name, “Mr. Paris, Wade.” I turned to see a nice neighbor bringing a lovely vase of flowers. Vainly I assumed they …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, February 8

    January 31, 2024 AC Public Works will be cleaning out sewer lines through February 23, 2024. The process causes a vacuum in the sewer. This will not affect most homes but some homes that have …

  • Clinton Schools Look At The Long View With Facilities Plan

    Thursday, February 8

    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 …

  • Clinton Super Chief Fan Has Heart On The Line This Sunday

    Thursday, February 8

    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 …

  • The Trophy Returns!

    Thursday, February 8

    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 …

  • Concert Pianist Displays Chops For Chopin

    Thursday, February 8

    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 …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, February 7

    I love homemade biscuits but the tubes of dough found at the grocery store are a terrific help to cooks short on time. Here, the rounds of biscuit dough steam over a simmering stew making perfect, …

  • WHS Will Crown Royalty At This Friday's Courtwarming Ceremony

    Wednesday, February 7

    WHS COURTWARMING will be held on Friday night. Royalty will be crowned at halftime of the Boys Varsity game. Candidates include: (front row) princess candidates, juniors Keira Mostaffa, Tatum Bohl …

  • Lincoln, Cole Camp Come Up Empty At Kaysinger Tourney

    Wednesday, February 7

    Three Benton County basketball teams were eliminated back-to-back-to-back in the annual Kaysinger Conference Tournament on Thursday night in Sedalia on the campus of State Fair Community College. …

  • Ladycats Get Good Win Over Buffalo

    Wednesday, February 7

    For as far back as the MSHSAA website currently indicates, which is the 2005-06 season, the Ladycats had never beaten Buffalo, but that changed last Tuesday night when Warsaw earned a big, and much …

  • Warsaw Swept By Eldorado Springs On The Road

    Wednesday, February 7

    It was a long night for both Warsaw squads when they went on the road last Thursday night and came both came home with handy defeats at the hands of Eldorado Springs. The Ladycats were up first …

  • Warsaw Wrestling Takes Second As Team At James Booher Memorial

    Wednesday, February 7

    Warsaw Wildcats wrestlers traveled over three hours away to Albany on Saturday for their 18 team invitational James Booher Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Saturday and, after a great day on the mat, …

  • Rodriguez: The Next Big Thing For Cole Camp Bluebirds?

    Wednesday, February 7

    COLE CAMP sophomore Grant Rodriguez had his hand raised at a recent wrestling tournament in Lone Jack. Rodriguez was an All-Conference and All-District running back for the Bluebirds in the fall and …

  • Warsaw Archery Hosts Annual State Qualifier Tournament

    Wednesday, February 7

    WARSAW ARCHERY hosted their annual Warsaw State Qualifying Tournament with over 650 archers from more than 15 schools participating. WHS placed third in the Bullseye Tournament with a score of 3160 …

  • Warsaw Mathletes Compete At Smith-Cotton Contest

    Wednesday, February 7

    The Warsaw High School mathletes traveled to Smith-Cotton in Sedalia for a math competition last Saturday, January 27. The team consisted of Sarah Gilbert, Erin Goodpaster, Lovlie Haidusek, Hannah …

  • Lincoln FBLA Takes On District Contest

    Wednesday, February 7

    Congratulations to the following FBLA students who placed at District Contest! Best of luck to those students who advanced to state! Go Cards! 1st Entrepreneurship-Taylor Botteron, Audrey …

  • Deadline Nears For Annual Warsaw Alumni Scholarship

    Wednesday, February 7

    Warsaw High School seniors, time is running out to apply for the Warsaw School Alumni Scholarship. Applications should be turned in by March 24, 2024. The Warsaw School Alumni Association awards …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Theresa Waters

    Wednesday, February 7

    NAME: Theresa Waters BIRTHPLACE: Chicago YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 32 years FAMILY: I have a large, loving family. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY IS: Just the small …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, February 7

    The weather has been really good for the past week, enough for Dean Arnett to put some of his granddaughter Maddie's onion plants in the ground. She loves the sweet Texas Sweet onions when they begin …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, February 7

    Members bring your friends and join us on February 8 for a night of Bunco. Yes, men are invited. Game starts at 6:00 PM. Cost is only $5.00 and all the money will be used as prizes. Bring a light …

  • William Chester Parr

    Wednesday, February 7

    William Chester Parr, 82, of New Franklin passed away February 2, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on August 7, 1941, in Spencer, IA to John and Millie …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, February 7

    Warsaw Christian Church For it is by grace, you have been saved, through faith… -Ephesians 2:8 I recently read an article on entitlement and decided to return to a familiar verse. …

  • Golden Valley Announces February Employee Of The Month

    Wednesday, February 7

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Aimee Oerke is the February Employee of the Month. Oerke has been an employee of GVMH since 2018 and works as a Registered …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, February 7

    Sheriff’s Report 1/29/2024-2/04/24 Marylynn Inez Miller of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 1-29-24 on a Benton County warrant for Failure to Appear/Failure to Register Vehicle. Bond is set at …

  • Prosecutor's Post

    Wednesday, February 7

    February 5, 2024 Greetings. Below are the cases that were resolved/indicted in the Associate and Circuit Courts of Benton County from January 1-31, 2024. Joseph D. Bennett: age 42, Warsaw, …

  • Benton County Extension Council Announces Results

    Wednesday, February 7

    During the month of January, the Benton County Extension Council held elections for 8 positions on the council. At the February 1, 2024 Extension Council meeting, election results were announced. …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, February 7

    What are your plans to watch the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII? Eat lots of good food and hang out with friends and family. -Faith Tharaldson I'm going to pickup my pizza and wings at …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, February 7

    Ran across an article last night about absurd laws that have been passed over the years. In Arizona it’s illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs and in Utah you can’t fish from …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, February 7

    When many people think about investing, the first thing that comes to mind is the stock market. And that’s not surprising, as the rise and fall of stock prices is constantly in the news. But if …

  • Report: Representative Rodger Reedy, 57th District

    Wednesday, February 7

    Another busy week is in the books here at the Missouri State Capitol. House Committees are hard at work hearing and voting on legislation to send to the floor so that we as a body can begin debating …

  • Report: Representative Jim Kalberloh, 126th District

    Wednesday, February 7

    To the Constituents of the 126th District, The first few weeks may have seemed to be going a little slow and not a lot happening, but that all changed this week! Everyday has been booked full …

  • Warsaw Football Takes Dynasty Era Into Missouri Sports Hall Of Fame

    Wednesday, February 7

    From 1988 to 1995, Warsaw Wildcats football was arguably the top Class 2 program in the state, winning state championships in 1990 and 1993, and reaching the MSHSAA Final Four five other times …

  • Love Stories That Will Warm Your Heart As Valentine's Day Approaches

    Wednesday, February 7

    Love is in the air as Valentine’s Day approaches. Most young men will be buying flowers, chocolates and cards. It is also the day that most marriage proposals are made but what happens after …

  • State Treasurer Malek Meets Treasurer Renno

    Wednesday, February 7

    Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited Benton County Treasurer Rick Renno today to raise awareness of Missouri’s $1 billion in unclaimed assets, on National Unclaimed Property Day. …

  • Warsaw Okays Plans For More Major Infrastructure Improvements

    Wednesday, February 7

    In late session Monday eve, Warsaw aldermen okayed a resolution which would bring a 75 percent federal grant to the city for improvements to its Drake Harbor rest rooms, parking lot, a bicycle route …

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