March 28, 2024

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In this issue

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, March 28

    We can thank our legislatures for another trillion dollars going down the drain while we work to pay for it. The latest spending bill includes money to pay college tuition for Egyptians, clothes that …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, March 28

    What part of the chocolate bunny do you eat first? The ears. -Raidyn Scott The feet, so it can't run away. -Max Sprouse All of it! -Donovan Manis

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Meghan Wilson

    Thursday, March 28

    Name: Meghan Wilson Birthplace: Clinton Years in Clinton: 41 Family: My husband and 4 daughters. The best thing about living in Clinton: Great community to raise my girls. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, March 28

    The Clinton Chamber of Commerce held our first Legislative Luncheon Monday. Speakers included Dr. Jim Jones, author of ‘No Turnin’ Back’...Chamber President Amber Hansen...Mayor …

  • Chapter IU Of P.E.O. Installation Of 6 New Officers

    Thursday, March 28

    Chapter IU of P.E.O. held their monthly meeting Thursday March 14 with twenty two members present. Installation of six of our new officers was held. They are Deb Mills, President, Peggy Arthur, Vice …

  • 5th Saturday Men's Breakfast Will Be On March 30

    Thursday, March 28

    Our next 5th Saturday Men’s Breakfast is coming up on March 30 at Dietz Family Buffet at 7:am. and we extend a special invitation to all the men and boys of our area to come and hear a very …

  • Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Presents Poster Contest Winners

    Thursday, March 28

    “May the Forest be with you Always” was the theme of this year’s Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Poster Contest. Henry County children Grades 3-6 completed 326 …

  • Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District Awards Scholarship

    Thursday, March 28

    The recipient for the 1st Annual Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District Scholarship is Coby Rhoads. Coby is planning on attending Fort Scott Community College to obtain his associate …

  • Church News

    Thursday, March 28

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from the 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 …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, March 28

    March 20, 2024 Golden Apples Senior Club has recently changed back to meeting from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with longer daylight hours in the evening. They continue to encourage “Seniors” to …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, March 28

    Heavenly Observances It is Easter! He is risen! The tomb was empty! Let me share some meaningful observations and experiences for you to consider along with me. Bill Peay was a widowed deacon in our …

  • Clinton Healthcare Spotlight Resident Of The Month - Sherry Parson

    Thursday, March 28

    Sherry was born on April 12, 1944, in Woodland California to Louis and Thelma Lawernce. She was the eldest of her two other siblings. She always took care of her younger siblings. Sherry became a dog …

  • Municipal Court

    Thursday, March 28

    Gary Cover Arraignments 3/5 Jennifer R Hargrave, Expired Driver’s License, Defendant Sentenced To Fine $116.50 And Court Cost; Oper Veh Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility, …

  • Henry County Sheriff's Report

    Thursday, March 28

    03/09/2024 Miller, Devin Micheal, 27, Probation Violation; Driving While Revoked Or Driving While Suspended; Operate Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility 03/10/2024 Anderson, …

  • SFCC To Close On March 29 For Spring Holiday

    Thursday, March 28

    State Fair Community College, all extended campus locations and the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art on the Sedalia campus will close Friday, March 29. The college will reopen April 1. The Daum Museum …

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

    Thursday, March 28

    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 …

  • Blood Drive To Be Held On April 2

    Thursday, March 28

    Where: The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter - Day Saints, 297 NW 40 Rd, Clinton, Mo 64735 Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Time: 2:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. In the gym.

  • Lady Cards Soccer Takes First At Clinton Cup Invitational

    Thursday, March 28

    CLINTON CUP CHAMPIONS, the Lady Cardinals got their season off to a great start last week when they pitched three consecutive shutouts in the Clinton Cup, defeating Paseo on Monday, 14-0; Lone Jack …

  • Behind Barrage Of Offense, Cardinals Baseball Off To Good Start

    Thursday, March 28

    The bats of the Cardinals offense have been hot early on and, as a result, the baseball team is off and running to a 4-2 start. Following wins over Ava (4-3) and Ruskin (20-10) in the first week of …

  • Clinton Track Wins At Butler, Despite Depleted Roster

    Thursday, March 28

    The weather was great for a track meet last Thursday night at the Butler Invitational and, even though the Clinton squad was a little short due to students being on spring break, the team rallied …

  • By Grace Performance Team Competes In DanceOut Dance Competition

    Thursday, March 28

    The By Grace Performance Team from the By Grace Performance Studio competed in the DanceOut Dance Competition in Lawrence, KS on March 15-17. The team competed 20 numbers including group dances, …

  • New Promotions Announced At Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare

    Thursday, March 28

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce new promotions of two staff members. Melanie O’Neal has been promoted to Director of Clinical Services at the Clinton Clinic. In …

  • Missouri Non-Profit Provides Resources To Local Foster Kids

    Thursday, March 28

    Birthday Blessings, a Missouri nonprofit that provides resources to local foster kids, is holding their annual Birthday Bash Campaign April 1-5. During this time, an anonymous donor will match funds …

  • Patriot Honor Society Travels To Branson

    Thursday, March 28

    Clinton Christian Academy Patriot Honor Society had the privilege of traveling to Branson, MO on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. All members who attended included Juniors, Clara Hyke and Audrey Foster; …

  • Mount Announces Candidacy For City Council

    Thursday, March 28

    My name is Gary Mount, and I am running for Clinton’s Ward 1 City Council. I was born and raised in Clinton and a 1972 graduate of Clinton High School. My parents were George and Clara Mount …

  • Rural Missouri "Best Of" Award Puts Henry County In Spotlight

    Thursday, March 28

    Linda Lampkin knew her idea to buy the carousel that had been part of the Appleton City Fair for more than a decade was a winner. Now, everybody in the state of Missouri knows. Sara Schafer, the …

  • Spirit Lifters Help People Soar With The Sound Of Their Voices

    Thursday, March 28

    Every Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m., from March through November, members of a small choral group leave their homes or workplaces and drive to one of the care homes in Clinton. Last week, the group, …

  • Windsor Farmer Wins '24 Conservation Award

    Thursday, March 28

    The Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District’s 60th Annual Meeting was held March 7 th at the Benson Center in Clinton. At the Meeting, Harold Ebeling was presented the 2024 …

  • 4 Things To Know Before 4/2

    Thursday, March 28

    Over the last few weeks we hope you have found this informational series helpful. It has been our intent for you to be an informed voter when heading to the polls next week. Today, we’d like to …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, March 27

    Hamburgers are beloved by just about everybody. While living in Paris many decades ago, it was not easy to find a hamburger. Despite loving French food, an American hamburger was what I often craved. …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, March 27

    Sheriff’s Report 3/18/24 to 3/25/24 Shane Bradley Kroske of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 3-18-24 for Exceeding the Speed Limit 36MPH or more and Driving While Revoked/Suspended. Subject was …

  • Sheriff's Dispatch

    Wednesday, March 27

    Hello Benton County, I want to talk about Echo Lloyd. This is a case that has never left our thoughts here in the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. It is easy for people to get busy in the …

  • 'Cats Are Champs At Odessa Baseball Tourney

    Wednesday, March 27

    The Wildcats are off to a hot 5-1 start in 2024 and have started their trophy collection for the season after recently staking claim to a first place finish at the Odessa Tournament over the weekend. …

  • Ladycats Shutout Lone Jack, Power Past Lincoln

    Wednesday, March 27

    It was a pitcher's duel through 4 innings of play last Thursday night but the Ladycats finally broke a scoreless tie in the fifth when Mady Reimund singled and scored later on a Haylee Cobb double …

  • Lincoln Takes In Experience Of Game At Hammons Field

    Wednesday, March 27

    The Lincoln Cardinals were invited to play at Hammons Field, the home of the Springfield Cardinals on Friday, March 22, against Mansfield. Lincoln head coach Will Lynde commented, "It was an …

  • Lincoln Softball Splits First Four Games Of Season

    Wednesday, March 27

    Lincoln scored 12 runs in the sixth to defeat Archie 17-1 on the road last Monday. It was a strange contest being that there was no score after four. On Thursday, Lincoln defeated Windsor, 11-1 …

  • Letter To The Editor

    Wednesday, March 27

    Dear Editor, Disclaimer: As a dedicated employee of the Warsaw R-IX School District for over 16 years who left the district on good terms only to move out of state to be closer to family, I …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Garrett Wirsig

    Wednesday, March 27

    NAME: Garrett Wirsig BIRTHPLACE: Lowry City YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: I've worked in Warsaw since January. FAMILY: Parents and 2 older brothers THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, March 27

    The weather in the Fristoe area has been spring-like in some ways but still has some really cool times. The area needs some moisture to bless the gardens that have been planted. Prayer requests …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, March 27

    Mark your calendar for “Dining at the Lodge”: April 3, Tenderloin Sandwiches, Served 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Sandwiches $7, Fries $3, Fried Mushrooms $4, Onion Rings $4 April 12, Steak …

  • Barbara Jean Fergerson Johnson

    Wednesday, March 27

    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 the …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, March 27

    Warsaw Christian Church Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the …

  • Golden Valley Announces New Pulmonologist

    Wednesday, March 27

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to welcome Dr. Tommy Ko, MD, Pulmonologist. He specializes in lung conditions. Dr. Ko diagnoses and treats diseases of the respiratory system, …

  • New Promotions Announced At Golden Valley

    Wednesday, March 27

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce new promotions of two staff members. Melanie O’Neal has been promoted to Director of Clinical Services at the Clinton …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, March 27

    We can thank our legislatures for another trillion dollars going down the drain while we work to pay for it. The latest spending bill includes money to pay college tuition for Egyptians, clothes that …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, March 27

    One of your important sources of retirement income will likely be Social Security — but when should you start taking it? You can start collecting Social Security benefits at 62, but your …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, March 27

    How do you decorate your eggs? Or if you use plastic eggs, what do you put inside? I put chocolate in them. -Cindy Bayless Money and jelly beans. -Victoria Gerken Reese's …

  • Benton County Sheriff Faces Challenger In August Primary

    Wednesday, March 27

    Andrew Breshears filed to run for the office of Benton County Sheriff on March 25. He will be challenging incumbent Sheriff Ray Knox who is seeking his third term in office. Since both candidates are …

  • Elks Give Major Gift For R-IX Kids To Make Music

    Wednesday, March 27

    Music teachers Rhonda Applegate at South School, and Lydia Schockmann, at North, came up with the idea of entering their fourth and fifth grade choir students in the Music in the Parks Music …

  • Benton County Basketball Gets Big Time Recognition From Central MO Media

    Wednesday, March 27

    As the 2023-24 basketball seasons have finally wrapped up, crowning champions in each class and releasing All-State teams for each as well, one of the final lists remaining was let loose on Wednesday …

  • Cole Camp Passes Chicken Ordinance, Must Be Permitted

    Wednesday, March 27

    Under old business Thursday eve, city aldermen passed a bill that will allow residents to keep chickens. The number of fowl permitted was not publicly stated, but the group mentioned that a permit to …

  • Warsaw R-IX Asks For Help In Passing Proposition KIDS

    Wednesday, March 27

    The need for improvements to the buildings of the Warsaw R-9 School District has prompted the Board of Education to ask voters to approve Proposition KIDS on April 2. The bond issue will not increase …

  • March 28, 2024

    Wednesday, March 27