June 8, 2023

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In this issue

  • James Schmutz

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    James Schmutz, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away May, 27th. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

  • Michael Hargraves

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Michael Hargraves, age 65, passed away on Saturday, June 3. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

  • Dorothy A. Hutson

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Dorothy A. Hutson, age 93 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away, Sunday, June 4. Funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with …

  • Angela Postel

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Angela Postel, 52, of Windsor, Missouri, died Tuesday evening, May 30. Memorial services were 10 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with Pastor Larry Hill officiating. …

  • Rita Stick

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Rita Stick, 71, of Windsor, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 30. Graveside memorial services will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Mo., with Pastor John Streit …

  • Dawn Adams

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Dawn Adams, 56, of Windsor, Missouri, died Saturday afternoon, May 27. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with Dr. Robert Hodson …

  • Gary Womble

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Gary Womble, 81, of Windsor, Missouri, died Monday, May 29. Funeral services were 10 a.m., Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. …

  • Ann Sullivan

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Ann Sullivan, 66, of Green Ridge, Mo., died Monday evening, May 29. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family suggests contributions to the Hickory Point Cemetery in care of the …

  • Carol Jean "CJ" Ketchum

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Carol Jean “CJ” Ketchum, 75, of Windsor, Missouri, died May 29. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Burial will follow at the Calhoun Cemetery. The family suggests …

  • Diane McQueen

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Diane McQueen, age 81 passed away on Thursday, June 1. Funeral service was held at 10:30 AM at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 with visitation from 9:30-10:30 …

  • Darrel Scott Claspill

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Darrel Scott Claspill, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 31. A memorial service was held at 2 PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with a memorial …

  • Joyce Cordray

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Joyce Cordray, age 78 of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 29. A memorial visitation was held from 4-6 PM on Sunday, June 4 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri. A Celebration …

  • William A. Smith

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    William A. Smith, 100, passed away Wednesday morning, May 10, 2023 at the Jefferson Gardens Senior Living facility in Clinton, Mo. He was born April 20, 1923, the son of John Franklin Smith and Lydia …

  • Roy Alan Smith

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Roy Alan Smith, age 76, passed away on May 15, 2023, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born to Richard L. and Ruth Cook Smith in Clinton, Missouri, where he spent his entire life …

  • Evelyn Joyce Justis

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Evelyn Joyce Justis, age 86, of Clinton Missouri passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at Adair Village in Clinton, Missouri surrounded by family and friends. Evelyn Joyce Justis was born on January …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    What was your favorite childhood toy? Kitchen play set. -Lauren Tucker Bicycle. -Richie Powell Evil Knievel jumper. -Jim Lower

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Many things in the news are worrisome these days, but around here a lot of nice things are happening. Jubilee Days in Warsaw gets underway this week, Flag Day is June 18, the first day of summer is …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    To the editor, Heads up Henry County, we have a Hasta thief in the county. They took $400.00 worth of Hastas from an 84 year old preachers front yard. One was given to my wife from our daughter one …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Jodie Hopkins

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    NAME: Jodie Hopkins. BIRTHPLACE: Shawnee Kansas. YEARS IN CLINTON: since ‘08. FAMILY: No. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: housing prices. OCCUPATION: care …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Welcome New Chamber Member: Lake Life Family RV Resort and Lake Life Shave Ice Lake Life Shave Ice offers cold creamy shave ice and delicious iced coffee drinks in a retro 1960 camper! See us at your …

  • Clinton Healthcare Spotlights Resident Of The Month: Helen Wilcox

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Helen was born on 11/01/1920 to Lester and Beulah Pierson in Iowa. Helen was one of eight children to Lester and Beulah. The Railroad expansion was well underway, and they packed up the family and …

  • Hawthorn Bank Announces New CEO And New President For Hawthorn Bancshares And Hawthorn Bank

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HWBK) and its subsidiary Hawthorn Bank have announced that Brent Giles assumed the role of CEO of both entities effective May 1, 2023. Also for both entities, Gregg …

  • Burn Restrictions In Effect

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    As we enter into the summer months in Clinton and Henry County. we can expect hot and dry conditions across the area. With the lack of significant precipitation over the past several weeks, large …

  • Twilight Garden Club Recognizes "Yard Of The Month"

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Twilight Garden Club presented their Yard of the Month for May to Mrs. Mary Brown at 113 Fairview in Clinton. Pristine and well-maintained beds of Roses, Boxwoods, Impatiens and Begonias line both …

  • GVMH Announces June Employee Of The Month

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    We are pleased to announce that Robb Lower is the June Employee of the Month. Lower has been an employee of GVMH since November 2021 and works as an IT Tech Level II in the Information Technology …

  • Daum Museum Announces Current, Upcoming Exhibitions

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art on the State Fair Community College Sedalia campus has a new exhibit titled “absence • presence” that explores the museum’s collection built …

  • Local Students Earn Honors At Benedictine College

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester, which ended May 9, 2023. Any full-time student carrying a minimum of 12 …

  • State Tech Announces Spring Dean's List

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate those students who achieved the Dean’s List during the 2023 spring semester. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time …

  • Drury University Announces Spring 2023 Dean's List

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Earning a spot on Drury University’s Dean’s List is a significant accomplishment. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while …

  • Washburn Launches New Program To Prepare Public Health Professionals

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Diagnosing and addressing needs in the workforce is the catalyst behind a new public health program at Washburn University. Beginning this fall, students may pursue several education options in …

  • SFCC Apprentice John Kincaid Earns Journeyman Certificate

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    State Fair Community College Apprenticeship Program Director Lori Blalock recently presented John Kincaid of Sedalia with the United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship, Journeyman …

  • SFCC Announces 2023 Distinguished Students

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    State Fair Community College is pleased to announce the 2023 Distinguished Students for their distinction in scholarship, leadership and service to the college and for academic achievements and …

  • SFCC Foundation Adds Chris Guffey And Wendy Loges To Board Of Directors

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    The State Fair Community College Foundation is pleased to recognize Chris Guffey and Wendy Loges as members of its board of directors. The board now has 21 members. Guffey and his family moved to …

  • SFCC Students Compete At SkillsUSA Missouri Leadership And Skills Conference

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    State Fair Community College Precision Machining and Automotive Technology students competed at the Missouri SkillsUSA Leadership Conference that was held recently at State Technical College of …

  • CCA Celebrates Retirees

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) honored instructors Roger Bancroft, Marcia Olson, Don Patterson and Karen Patterson in a special program held with all students (preschool-grade 12) and staff …

  • CCA Announces 4th Quarter Honor Roll

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Listed below are the students at Clinton Christian Academy who have attained Honor Roll for the 4th quarter and Principal’s Honor Roll for the year. Patriot Honor Roll is for students who made …

  • Looking Back With Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Sweetwater’s Legacy I bet about 99% of folks over the age of 10 know about the legacy of #42 Jackie Robinson, and they should, right? What an important event in America’s growth. …

  • Revolution KC United Takes First At Missouri's State Show-Me Games

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Revolution KC United based in Clinton, MO played at Missouri Soccer Park in Booneville, MO over the weekend of June 3-4. Head Coach Jason Goth had some words about this tournament. “Revolution …

  • Summer Workouts Now In Full Swing For Cardinals

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    The Lady Cardinals basketball kicked off summer basketball by heading to Warrensburg to compete at a one day team camp held by the UCM Lady Mules Basketball team. They were able to play against three …

  • MDC Offers Free Trotline Clinic June 8-9 At Truman Lake

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Learn how to catch catfish with setline method. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a free clinic on how to catch catfish on trotlines on Thursday, June 8, and Friday, June 9 at …

  • Get Hooked On Fishing With MDC Free Fishing Days June 10-11

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Fish without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    May 31, 2023 From 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday June 10, 2023, “The Train Guy”, Mike Offineer, will discuss “The Katy Railroad: History & Heritage” at the historic 1870 …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    Clinton Church of the Nazarene Donna Edwards led the service. She spoke of the pleasure of serving our Lord and Savior and gave many illustrations of many ways we can serve. Onneita Johnson led the …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    The Tortoise and the Man No doubt you know the story of the tortoise and the hare. Let me tell you a story of the tortoise and a man. My friend John suffers from rheumatoid arthritis and other …

  • Library Powers Up For Super Summer Of Fun

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    “All Together Now” is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Henry County Library, but last Saturday, it was “Super Friends to the Rescue” at the kickoff …

  • Filling The Gap: Prayer An Inspiration For Sack Lunch

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    To experience God, sometimes you have to listen for his still, small voice. Listening to God’s voice inspired members of First Baptist Church to start a free lunch program for the summer. …

  • Missouri State Fair Warns Of Ticket Scams

    Wednesday, June 7, 2023

    We have been receiving some emails, phone calls and Facebook messages from our Fair Fans stating that unofficial online ticket brokers are listing State Fair Grandstand concert tickets for sale. …