September 21, 2023

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In this issue

  • Municipal Court

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Gary COVER Arraignments 9/5/23 Zachery Pierce Armer, Oper Veh Without Maintaining Financial Responsibility, Count 1 - Defendant Sentenced To Fine $191.50; Failed To Register Vehicle, Count 1 - …

  • Judge Sentences McCarthy To Life In Prison For Michael Shooting

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    On September 8, 2023, after hearing evidence and arguments from both the State and the defense, Jackson County Judge Marco Roldan sentenced Ian McCarthy to life in prison without the possibility of …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    What do you wish you spent more time doing this past year? Practice band, ROTC and theatre. -Melanie Wood More time spent on the beaches in Mexico with my loving wife. -Matt …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    A friend gave me something rather unusual on Saturday. I imagine it’s something no one is supposed to have. It’s a rock. At least that’s what it looks like. In reality it’s a …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Christian Meier

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    NAME: Christian Meier. BIRTHPLACE: Muncie, Indiana. YEARS IN CLINTON: 4. FAMILY: My daughter. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: How supportive the community is! OCCUPATION: Assistant …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Welcome New Chamber Member: FM 92.1 KMOE Radio Butler, MO 660-679-4191 www.921news.com FM 92.1 KMOE radio in Butler with Country Music format, covering Bates and surrounding counties, streaming live …

  • HCL To Hold Fall Book Sale

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    The Friends of the Henry County Library Group will be holding its Fall Book Sale from September 18th – September 23rd in the Friends Room of the library located at 123 E. Green Street, Clinton, …

  • Henry County Chapter Of The MRTA Holds Potluck

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    The Henry Couty Chapter of the Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA), held their Annual Pot Luck Dinner on August 24, 2023 at the Methodist Church. Approximately 40 members and guest attended. …

  • McFarland To Speak At 5th Saturday Men's Breakfast

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    James McFarland graduated from St. Louis Christian College and served 13 years in ministry there before moving with his wife, Amy and their two children to Clinton. James is now pastor of the Golden …

  • GVMH Welcomes Roberts To Pediatric Team

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is pleased to announce that Maddie Roberts, MOT, OTR/L has joined its Pediatric Therapy team. In her role, Roberts will deliver expert care and create …

  • GVMH Seeks Volunteers

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is currently seeking volunteers of all ages to assist our patients and visitors in Clinton. GVMH depends upon reliable adult and junior volunteers to ensure …

  • Clinton, MO: Baby Chick Captial Of The World

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Clinton, MO was once known far and wide for shipping out millions of baby chicks! There were 22 hatcheries in Henry County, fifteen in Clinton alone, about five more in Montrose and Windsor and a few …

  • Students Get A Close-Up To Civil War

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    What is the cavalry trooper’s main priority? Why do horse soldiers train their horses to ride in circles? Which Union general designed the saddle used by Federal cavalry? The four hundred …

  • SBDC To Host Two No-Cost Introduction To Government Contracting Classess

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    The Missouri Small Business Development Center (MOSBDC) at State Fair Community College will host two no-cost Introduction to Government Contracting classes for small business owners who want to …

  • Shirley D. Flick

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Shirley D. Flick, 80, died Wed, Sept. 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held Mon, Sept. 25, 2023 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, MO at 2pm visitation to begin at 1pm prior to the service. …

  • Robert Lennie "Bob" Easton

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Robert Lennie “Bob” Easton, 77, died Sat, Sept. 16, 2023. Funeral services will be at 11a.m. Mon, Sept. 25, 2023 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. The family will receive …

  • Francis Leroy Brown

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Francis Leroy Brown, 80, died Fri, Sept. 15, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Thur, Sept. 21, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, MO with visitation from 1-2pm prior to the …

  • Ronald Teal

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Ronald Teal died Friday, September 15, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, MO.

  • Velva Elizabeth King

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Velva Elizabeth King, 69 died Tues, Sept.12, 2023. Funeral service of Christian Burial was at 3pm on Mon, Sept. 18, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, MO. Visitation will was at 2:30pm …

  • Rick Blankenship

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Rick Blankenship, 69, died Thurs., Sept. 14, 2023. Funeral Service was 1pm Tues., Sept. 19, 2023 Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO. Visitation was 12 Noon - 1pm Tues., Sept. 19, 2023 …

  • Sharon Allis

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Sharon Allis, 78 died Tues., Sept. 12, 2023. Funeral Service was 10:30am Sept. 16, 2023 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, MO. Visitation was 9-10:15am Sept. 15, 2023, Rosary, …

  • Madge Landers

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Madge Landers, 98 died Sept. 12, 2023. Services were held on Fri., Sept. 15, 2023 at Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, MO at 11am. Visitation, 10:30-11 am, before service. Burial was Appleton …

  • David Cumbie

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    David Cumbie, age 69 died Sat, Sept. 9, 2023. David’s wishes were to be cremated. No services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, MO.

  • Heather Suzanne (Caskey) Willcockson

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Heather Suzanne (Caskey) Willcockson was born on December 29, 1984 to Zenaida Roark and Robin Caskey in Clinton, Missouri. She died on September 6, 2023 in Clinton, Missouri. Heather attended Leeton …

  • O. Cecily Smith

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    O. Cecily Smith, age 66, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. O. Cecily (Murray) Smith was born on July 5, 1957 in …

  • Virginia A. Sidwell

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Virginia A. Sidwell, age 76, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at her home in Warsaw, Missouri surrounded by her loved ones. Virginia is preceded in death by her loving husband Gordon Sidwell, …

  • Raymond Millam

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Raymond Millam, age 68, of Raytown, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Alpine Breeze Care Center, Raytown, Missouri. Ray was born June 3rd, 1955, at St Mary’s hospital in …

  • Joyce Nadine Hills

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Joyce Nadine Hills, 94, of Deepwater, passed away peacefully and with the grace she carried throughout her life on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri, …

  • Beverly Ann Albertson

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Beverly Ann Albertson (also known as Beverly Hansen), passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, unexpectedly. Bev was born March 12, 1948 in Dallas, Texas to Ruth and Lonnie Brewer. She grew up in …

  • Teresa Elizabeth (Koch) Brownsberger

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Teresa Elizabeth (Koch) Brownsberger passed away at Vintage Park in Louisburg, Kansas, on September 13, 2023 age 104. She was born July 21, 1919 to Albert and Teresa (Witzel) Koch of Montrose, …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Methodist. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre­church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one with another, …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Cool Water Jesus said, “whoever drinks of the water I give shall never thirst . . . the water I give shall be a well of water springing up to eternal life” (John 4:14). If we limit our …

  • Clinton Soccer Beginning To Find Their Way To Wins

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    The Clinton soccer team has picked up wins in three of their last four matches and are beginning to find their groove as the season marches on. In matches during the Clinton Cup Invitational …

  • Lady Cards Tennis Splits With Harrisonville, Center In Last Week

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Clinton tennis traveled to Harrisonville last Thursday and came home with a 7-2 loss, but not without some strong matches being played. Lady Cards senior Makenna Beasley showed physical toughness on …

  • Wins Continue To Elude Clinton Volleyball

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Lady Cardinals volleyball has now dropped four straight after losses to Versailles, Smith-Cotton, Appleton City and Notre Dame de Sion to begin the month. "The 2023 season is full of excitement and …

  • Cardinals Fall To Roosters In Battle Of The Birds

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Cardinals football fell to the Pleasant Hill Roosters on last Friday night. Coming off of their first win of the season in week 3, the boys went into this game knowing the Roosters had a strong team …

  • Lady Cardinals Softball Still Rolling, Looking For More

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    CHS Softball Stymied By Warrensburg Lady Tigers Varsity CHS Softball couldn't keep up with Warrensburg Lady Tigers Varsity 2023 and fell 13-5 on Tuesday. Warrensburg Lady Tigers Varsity 2023 got on …

  • Sieger Hosts Chapter I.U. Of The P.E.O. Sisterhood

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Chapter IU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met at the Rotary Building Thursday, September 14th with Debbie Sieger serving as hostess. It was reported that Chapter E.N. of the P.E.O. Sisterhood has invited …

  • Clinton Christian Academy Presents Awards

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Clinton Christian Academy celebrated students that were in grades 7-11 last year on the first day of school this year with Academic Letters, Patriot Honor Roll, and A/B Honor Roll certificates.

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    September 13, 2023 The ACHS Homecoming parade will be 2:30 p.m. September 22. The theme for homecoming is Barbie! If anyone is interested in being part of the parade, please contact Lindsey Rivera at …

  • Buddies Looking For Boaters & Volunteers

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Fishing is fun, at least for most people, and few things add pleasure to a day spent on the water than having a friend along. Fishing for Freedom is organizing a buddy tournament on Truman Lake the …

  • Henry's Rebellion: Home School Students Charge Into New Name

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    It started last year as the Clinton Educative Co-op with 30 students who were home-schooled, but whose parents wanted to get together for a few classes and social events. This year, the group has …

  • Officers Respond To Shooting At North Price Lane

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Thomas Ribby, 70, of Clinton, has been charged in the shooting death of a juvenile that occurred late on September 17, 2023. Henry County Prosecuting Attorney, LaChrisha Gray, filed the case on …

  • Women In The West: Old Settlers Day Book Historic Fiction Author

    Wednesday, September 20, 2023

    Growing up in Monmouth County in New Jersey, where her mother was from, Diane Rogers was immersed in the history of the American Revolution. And when it came to learning about the Civil War, she was …