In 1992, Joel Long was sitting in an aerospace class at Middle Tennessee State University when the instructor asked people to raise their hands if they worked as a pilot. Half a dozen students did. …
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Jennifer Jackson
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7/4/23
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In 1916, Dee Zink was living on his family farm, southeast of Appleton City, when it was hit by a tornado. Dee decided he didn’t want to farm any more, and hearing that the Schuller Brothers …
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Jennifer Jackson
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7/4/23
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Ian McCarthy, 45, has been found guilty of murder in the first degree for the 2017 shooting death of Clinton Police Officer Gary Lee Michael, Jr. Henry County Prosecuting Attorney LaChrisha Gray and …
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7/4/23
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In past lives, Brenda Fuller has been a swimming pool manager, a camp counselor and a “resale retail” (thrift store) salesperson. More recently, she worked as a substitute teacher in the …
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Jennifer Jackson
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7/4/23
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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6/28/23
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The planning and preparation is all but in the books and folks are looking forward to the “Thrills and Cheers for 30 Years” rendition of Olde Glory Days this week in downtown Clinton. …
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Adam Howe
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6/28/23
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You may not see artist Jenn Bennett around town. But you might see her artwork walking around if you look down. That’s because her medium is shoes. Jenn is a shoe artist whose canvas is canvas …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/28/23
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It was his Grandpa John who taught Chase Crawford about the ethics of being an auctioneer. John’s first customer was an elderly retired schoolteacher, who told him, “John, you’re …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/28/23
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Christy Admire, State Fair Community College Eldon campus site coordinator, was named the 2023 Outstanding Employee of the Year by her peers at an employee recognition dinner in June. She started at …
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6/28/23
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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6/27/23
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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6/14/23
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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6/14/23
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Cruisin’ to Clinton, the cruise night on the Square, drew more than cars to town last Saturday. While hotrods, kit cars and vintage cars and trucks were parked on the east side of the Square, …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/14/23
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The Clinton City Council met in open session June 6 at City Hall. Councilman Austin Jones was absent. Following roll call, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited and the previous meeting’s …
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Luke Edwards
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6/14/23
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As director of the Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation department, Pam Burnham oversaw the opening of a new splash pool in the Independence suburb. Instead of a ribbon cutting, she strung …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/14/23
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The summer season is underway and Clinton Main Street will host “Sippin’ Into Summer” Thursday June 15th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The event will include 14 participating businesses …
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James Mahlon White
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6/14/23
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Four years ago, the owner of the building on the southwest corner of the Square walked into Tim Meyers’ CPA office, three doors down, and asked if he needed more storage room. He didn’t, …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/14/23
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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6/7/23
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“All Together Now” is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Henry County Library, but last Saturday, it was “Super Friends to the Rescue” at the kickoff …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/7/23
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To experience God, sometimes you have to listen for his still, small voice. Listening to God’s voice inspired members of First Baptist Church to start a free lunch program for the summer. …
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Jennifer Jackson
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6/7/23
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We have been receiving some emails, phone calls and Facebook messages from our Fair Fans stating that unofficial online ticket brokers are listing State Fair Grandstand concert tickets for sale. …
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6/7/23
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Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to ride the rails? Or have you seen long lines of engines and cars and wondered what they are hauling and where they are headed? Mike Offineer, …
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Susan Rotert
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6/7/23
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Clinton Daily Democrat Staff
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5/31/23
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Terri and Paul Cornell’s yard on Truman Street has a screened gazebo on the lot next to their house, and a garden shed in back. The toy fire truck and the fire hydrant in the yard are …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/31/23
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Muscle cars are a staple of cruise nights. But on June 10, Cruisin’ to Clinton, the local cruise night on the Square, will also feature muscle bikes. Skipper Buckley of Clinton is sharing his …
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Jennifer Jackson
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5/31/23
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