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Jewell Gannaway Boyles was born on May 26, 1926, and grew up on a farm in a small town just over the Nebraska border, probably Weeping Water. The only daughter of Willard. S. and Loma Gannaway, she …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/3/26
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After nearly a year of long nights filled with schedule juggling and personal sacrifice, a class full of recent law enforcement academy graduates with ties to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office are …
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Ethan Holder
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6/3/26
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A search that began with a stolen vehicle pursuit in Henry County led to one arrest Thursday, while authorities continue looking for the man they believe was driving the stolen vehicle.
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Ethan Holder
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6/3/26
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In 1933, Lt. Mary Elizabeth Gates Thompson, a U.S. Army nurse, was sent to war. While we don’t know where she was stationed, we do know what she took with her — a friendship quilt signed by …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/27/26
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A Henry County jury has found Ryan Alexander guilty of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of his wife, Ashton Alexander, following a multi-day trial in Henry County.
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Ethan Holder
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5/27/26
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When rubber ducks compete, it’s usually in a duck regatta to see which one floats across the finish line first.
But in Appleton City, rubber ducks are not judged on their speed. They compete …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/27/26
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It was old home week at the Benson Center last Saturday, where musicians gathered from half a dozen states to compete for prizes in the second annual Lee Stoneking Memorial Fiddle Contest.
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/27/26
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In the spring, fishermen chasing crappie in Truman Lake head for the banks. Spring equals spawning time for crappies, and that means shallow water, but once the spawn is done, the fish leave their …
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Keith Jackson
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5/20/26
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The members of the Clinton Seventh Day Adventist Church meet for services at 10:50 a.m. every Saturday, the day God rested. But the congregation never seems to rest.
Last week, May 9 through 16, …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/20/26
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In front of the First Baptist Church annex, across from the post office, is a small garden. Bordered by edger bricks, the plot is filled with native plants and milkweed surrounding a shallow …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/20/26
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For 105 years, Sherman Plumbing & Heating Co. has remained a fixture in the Clinton community, celebrating the milestone anniversary Friday with giveaways, refreshments, historic displays, and a …
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Ethan Holder
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5/14/26
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Two years ago, Junior Marriott was sitting on the lawn of the Henry County Courthouse after playing with his band at Olde Glory Days. Looking at the courthouse, he said “That brings back lots of …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/14/26
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How many pairs of shoes does it take to get to Europe? Ashley Deel figures about 2,000 to 2,500, give or take. Ashley is organizing a trip to France and England from Appleton City in May of 2027. So …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/6/26
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This May, Seth Engeman will graduate from Montrose High School with a 4.0 average, second in his class. The Montrose senior already knows the answer to the question adults will ask him: “What are …
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4/29/26
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A Deepwater woman known for turning everyday drives into meaningful connections has received statewide recognition for her volunteer service. Helen Crowder, a volunteer driver with New Growth …
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4/29/26
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A familiar idea returned with a stronger community response last week, as the Pediatric Place Family First Initiative hosted another “Loads of Kindness” Laundry Day event, building on the success …
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4/29/26
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Before the first bell rings in the Clinton School District, kitchen lights are already on, ovens are heating up, and staff are preparing hundreds of meals that will fuel students through the day. …
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4/22/26
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What began as a working session quickly turned into a wide-ranging, and at times candid, conversation about one of the most visible and complicated issues facing the community: homelessness.
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4/22/26
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A pair of tornadoes that moved through Clinton last week left a wide swath of damage across the community, damaging homes, businesses, and infrastructure, while fortunately resulting in no reported …
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4/22/26
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The mayor of Blairstown is facing a felony charge following an alleged shooting incident that occurred Friday afternoon.
Donna J. Cutler, who serves as mayor of the small community right here in …
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4/20/26
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After years of dedication, growth and impact, Lakeland archery coach Tia West is stepping away from the program she helped build from scratch, leaving behind not just a successful team, but a lasting …
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4/16/26
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When Carol Engeman was in 8th grade, her teacher, Sister Hildegarde, asked Carol every week if she wanted to be a nun. “I thought about it,” Carol said, “but I knew I wanted to have a family, …
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4/16/26
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On Tuesday nights at First Baptist Church, a group of teenagers gathers for something that looks, at first glance, like a typical youth group. There’s food, laughter, games, and conversation. But …
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4/16/26
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As a proposal to cut $51 million from Missouri’s childcare subsidy program moves through the legislature, providers across the region say the impact could be felt far beyond Jefferson City, …
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Ethan Holder
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4/9/26
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New communication boards now installed at Kids World Inclusive Park are opening new doors for connection, ensuring that every child, regardless of how they communicate, has a voice on the playground.
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4/8/26
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