Members of the Clinton City Council gathered on October 1 at City Hall for their regularly scheduled meeting. Present were Gene Henry, Roger House, Cameron Jackson, Austin Jones and Stacia Wilson. …
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10/16/24
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The Henry County Circuit Court has sentenced Derek Brett Roberts, 44 of Clinton, to twenty-three life sentences for eight counts of sexual trafficking of a child in the first degree, four counts of …
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10/16/24
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In 2013, Kevin and Kristy Long started a winery near Smithton, north of Stover. Named Wildlife Ridge, it is the only winery in Pettis County. On Saturday, Oct. 19, the Longs will bring 11 of their …
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Jennifer Jackson
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10/16/24
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The Clinton School District hit the first pitch Friday evening with the announcement of a major gift for a much-needed new baseball and softball field. The district shared the news at an alumni …
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Deanna Hendrich
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10/16/24
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AFTER A TALLY OF THE VOTES, this year’s Homecoming royalty will be crowned on Friday at halftime of the Cardinals game versus Harrisonville. This year’s candidates include, front row: …
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10/9/24
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In 1948, Lorna Kemper invited Betty Braun and a number of young women to the home of Mrs. Irving Bush. Mrs. Bush’s home was an impressive structure on the corner of 3rd and Grandriver streets. …
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Jennifer Jackson
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10/9/24
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In Clinton High School’s Homecoming Parade on Oct. 11, there will be a number of groups of students waving pompoms. But none of the Cardinals will be as proud to show the school colors as the …
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Jennifer Jackson
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10/9/24
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The magic number for the Clinton High School Class of 1949 is 75. They were the 75th class to graduate from CHS. There were 75 students who started out in the class of 1949. And on Saturday, Oct. 5, …
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Jennifer Jackson
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10/9/24
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Clinton City Council Members gathered on September 17 for their regularly scheduled meeting. Present were Council Persons Gene Henry, Roger House, Cameron Jackson, Austin Jones, Gary Mount and Stacia …
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10/3/24
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If you drive by the Skeleton’s Lady’s House on East Ohio, you’ll notice the theme Tami Jones has chosen for this year’s Halloween. Pirates large and small are starting to …
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Jennifer Jackson
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10/3/24
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Heartland Community Theatre held an audition in August for its fall production, “Noises Off.” According to director Linda Freese, not enough actors showed up to stage the classic play …
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Jennifer Jackson
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10/3/24
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The Henry County Chapter NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution, located in Windsor, celebrated Constitution Week, chaired by Glynna Morse, in a big way. Lisa Lawless, Windsor City …
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9/25/24
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In September of 2023 local business man Sam Sloan gave a donation of $500,000 to the Windsor 4 County Rural Fire Department. In the past year the department has purchased a new Pumper/Tanker truck …
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9/25/24
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When she was 2 years old, Susan Luck boarded a jet in Spain, where she was born, with her father, a widower, had been stationed at an Air Force base. The plane rose up through the clouds and flew …
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Jennifer Jackson
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9/25/24
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Affordable housing and adequate child care are two pieces of the economic development puzzle that help draw new employers to a community. Clinton needs more of both, according to presenters at a …
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Deanna Hendrich
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9/25/24
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Laura Ingalls Wilder, who turned her family’s forays in homesteading into the “Little House” books, wrote the series after she and her husband moved to a farm outside of Mansfield, …
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Jennifer Jackson
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9/25/24
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The Clinton City Council met in regular session on September 3, with Mayor Carla Moberly presiding. Attending were Council Persons Gene Henry, Roger House, Austin Jones, Gary Mount, Greg Shannon and …
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9/19/24
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When Patty Bartz was in high school, she remembers walking over to the Dari-Burg for lunch. For 20 cents, you had to make a choice, she said — a burger, grilled cheese sandwich or hot dog, plus …
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Jennifer Jackson
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9/19/24
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The memories feel fresh for many even 23 years later. About 75 people gathered last week on 9‐11 to remember a day that forever changed the country. The crowd included members of law enforcement, …
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Deanna Hendrich
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9/19/24
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In 1999, Jeff and Amber Rowe and Michael and Michele Parks started discussing the possibility of an alternative educational option in Clinton. When they decided to move forward, the first person they …
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Jennifer Jackson
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9/19/24
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In March of 1994, Dorotha and Leroy Swopes of Branson celebrated their wedding anniversary at the KATY Railroad Depot in Appleton City. Across the street from the depot was the old Durley Hotel, a …
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Jennifer Jackson
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9/12/24
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The 41st Hillbilly Tour of the Heart of the Ozarks Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America rolled into Appleton City last Saturday morning under sunny skies. The cool day was perfect for motoring …
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Jennifer Jackson
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9/12/24
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When you operate on a shoestring budget, an unplanned expense can create big challenges. Such is the case with Henry County Industries, a local recycling service. Recently, a baler broke that the …
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Deanna Hendrich
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9/12/24
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In a regularly scheduled meeting the Clinton City Council met on Tuesday August 20 where Mayor Carla Moberly presided. Present for the meeting were Council Persons Gene Henry, Roger House, Austin …
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9/5/24
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In a heartfelt ceremony on Veterans Day, Mayor Corrine Lesmeister officially proclaimed Deepwater, Missouri, a Purple Heart City. This honor recognizes the sacrifices made by military veterans, …
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9/5/24
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