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A RIGHT OF SPRING, Cara Snyder along with Bo Brown and Mike Snyder display a fine collection of morels.
A Henry County Triple Play! Turkeys, Crappies & Morels
Shortly after the redbuds bloom, people start heading outside. They’re not chasing turkeys or looking for a new place to fish for crappies. They’re after morels, a mushroom that makes its … more
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“MY HOPE IS BUILT” is a hymn that Tom Colwell has led and is testament to the congregations outlook on their church. Colwell along with others have painstakingly restored the facility including its many stained glass pieces.
Calhoun Methodist Finds New Focus As Community Church
When it was entering its second century, the wood-frame, white-steepled Methodist church on the Calhoun Square, built in 1904, was starting to show its age. By 2010, the church’s stained glass … more
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BIGGER AND BETTER than last year, the Fly-Fishing Show saw a record crowd with attendees who included Tri-Lakes’ Chris Diggons who helped Nash Riley tie a fly.
Benson Center Sees A Switched Up Fly Show
If you walked into the Benson Center last Saturday, expecting the same old fly-fishing show just like the one last year or the year before, you’d have been surprised. It wasn’t the … more
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SMALL TOWN BIG PICKING, the highly popular American Pickers documentary is coming to Missouri in June and is looking for individuals with great antiques and a story.
Could Next American Picker Come From The Clinton Area?
The American Pickers are excited to return to Missouri! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary … more
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City Wide Clean-Up Week Of April 15-20
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 … more
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ONE OF ONLY THIRTY, Kelsey Carter has been selected to attend the Missouri Agribusiness Academy in Springfield.
Montrose's Kelsey Carter Makes List For MO Agribusiness Academy
Kelsey Carter of Montrose, Mo., was one of 30 high school sophomores recently selected to participate in the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Agribusiness Academy (MAbA). Carter … more
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CHARGED in a brutal stabbing case is Manuel Hilario of Calhoun.
Calhoun Man Arrested In Connection With Stabbing
On April 6, 2024 around 3:20 a.m. a victim of a stabbing presented themselves at Golden Valley Hospital Emergency Room. After brief questioning from the Clinton Police Department, it was learned that … more
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FRESH FROM SUCCESS at State Competition are Clinton Skills USA Chapter Members Kayla Law, Caitlyn Bryant, Maycee Wray, Kade Manning, Mia Bagley and John Thomas.
Clinton Students Show Power Of Super Skills At State Competition
The Clinton SkillsUSA chapter had a very successful state competition last week, with 5 students headed to NATIONAL COMPETITION in Atlanta, GA this June. Sixty-three students competed at the state … more
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OPENING THEIR DOORS to lift people up, H.O.P.E. officials include Christine Stachersky, Brooklyn Timmons, Amanda Roe and Project Mascot Rayla.
H.O.P.E. Brings Healing With Transitional Housing To Clinton
When she was growing up, Brooklyn Timmons didn’t know what it was like to have supportive parents, her own bedroom or even her own bed. Her family moved frequently, she said, mostly living in … more
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Daniel Brungardt
Brungardt Will Be New Face Of Clinton Schools
During Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting, the Clinton School District approved the hiring of Daniel Brungardt as Superintendent beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Mr. Brungardt … more
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SHOWCASING fly tying skills will take center stage at the Benson Center where past participants included Ariel Warren.
It's Back! Fly Expo Returns
It’s not the upcoming mega hatch of cicadas or the full eclipse that has fishermen checking the calendar. The Fly Fishing Expo is returning to the Benson Center in Clinton. For those people who … more
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CREATIVITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP will be on display during this weekend’s 5th Annual Quilt Walk on the Clinton Square. Julie Nold and Patty Clark displayed a quilt made by Debbie Rodgers during the Bed Turning at the Quilters and Crafters Day in Lowry City. Cindy Moran served as the announcer.
As The Quilt Turns: Quilters Promote History On Square
Two things still pertain to quilt making, even though the concept of sewing padding between two pieces of fabric has gone through changes since frontier women saved every piece of clothing to recycle … more
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SET FOR A FACE OFF in the August 6 Primary Election for Henry County Sheriff are Aaron Brown and Mike Sowers.
Henry County Sheriff's Race Heats Up With Two Candidates
Henry County Sheriff Kent Oberkrom has announced his retirement which is to take place on December 31, 2024, after 28 years in office. Aaron Brown and Mike Sowers, candidates with strong law … more
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City Wide Clean-Up Week, April 15-20
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 … more
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Gary Mount
Mount Announces Candidacy For City Council
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 … more
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LANdMARK CLINTON EATERY Pizza Glen took second place in Rural Missouri Magazine’s “Best of 2024” pizza category. Mike Vest, Quenton Fannon and Proprietor Randall Elrod worked the cooks line on Tuesday. Elrod told the Democrat, “I’m proud of being named in Best of Rural Missouri. We’ve strived to keep it good for 48 years!”
Rural Missouri "Best Of" Award Puts Henry County In Spotlight
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 … more
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MAKING MEMORIES for singers and listeners, Dolores Tillman accompanies the group on the piano.
Spirit Lifters Help People Soar With The Sound Of Their Voices
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, … more
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A LEADER AMONG PEERS, Harold Ebeling was presented the 2024 Outstanding Conservation Farmer Award during the Henry County Soil & Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting by Board Member Kevin Swaters.
Windsor Farmer Wins '24 Conservation Award
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 … more
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4 Things To Know Before 4/2
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 … more
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SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT for a Public Safety Tax, Firefighter Matt Kramm, Steven Cross, Mayor Carla Moberly, Chief Mark Manuel, Firefighter Danny Bailey and Firefighter Chris Reno urge citizens to attend an informational meeting on March 26 at the Benson Center.
Vital For The Future: Safety Tax Gets Public Meeting On March 26
On April 2, Clinton voters will have the opportunity to vote for a Public Safety Tax of one-half cent on the ballot. Approval of the tax will enable Clinton’s Fire and Police Departments to … more
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GETTING ONBOARD the Rock Island Trail, Kim Henderson received this Rock Island signpost after she was a speaker at the opening of the Rock Island Trail Park. She was the keynote speaker at last week’s Windsor Historical Society meeting.
Crossroads Of Opportunity For Windsor With Rock Island Trail
People come from all over the world to ride the 240 miles of the KATY Trail, the longest continuous rails-to-trails recreational trail in the United States. When the next 144 miles of the Rock Island … more
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BIG PLANS ARE ON THE MENU at Frank’s Fish Shack with a pavilion for outdoor dining this season. Terry and Angie Carey reopened the burgeoning eatery last weekend.
Fish Shack Shakes It Up With Year Two Changes
A 24 by 48-foot pavilion for covered seating. Live music on summer nights. Cold beer and fresh-fried catfish. Along with southern-style sides and desserts, Frank’s Fish Shack on Hwy. 7 S. will … more
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4 Things To Know Before 4/2
Over the past several weeks, district administration has enjoyed visiting with various groups in the Clinton community regarding the upcoming election. During these conversations, we have received … more
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Heartland Makes Call For Casting
Ho Heartland Community Theatre is pleased to announce an upcoming casting call, as we will be hosting auditions for our Summer Production, “Sentimental Journey: A Stroll Down Memory … more
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A MISSION FOR FARM TO TABLE is on the menu for Denise Terry and her staff including Richie Perry, Dayle Boardman, Skyler White and Tiffany Tate at Bucksaw Marina’s restaurant. Terry took over the operation in March.
Local Flavor: Something New Is Cooking At Bucksaw Marina
When Denise Terry was growing up in Tightwad, her family would eat at Donna’s Drive-In. A Tightwad icon, Donna’s is famous for its tenderloin sandwiches, home-style entrees and pie. … more
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