August 17, 2023

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In this issue

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    What is the best thing about your neighborhood? It's quiet. -Zayley Calvy Peace and quiet. -Terri Gunnels Nice and quiet. -Tony Martin

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Lots going on. The 31 year old “Crypto King” charged with swindling billions from investors had is bail revoked. Sam Bankman-Fried wasn’t jailed for the crime he committed, but a …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Amber VanWinkle

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    NAME: Amber VanWinkle. BIRTHPLACE: Kansas City, MO. YEARS IN Clinton: 22. FAMILY: I am the daughter of Johnny and Sally VanWinkle and I have two older brothers. THE BEST THING …

  • Lila June McQuitty

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Lila June McQuitty, 93, formerly of Clinton and Lee’s Summit, Mo., passed away in Mountain Grove, Mo., on Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2023. She was born in Tightwad, Mo., the daughter of Otto …

  • Douglas Dyer

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Douglas Dyer, age 75, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in …

  • Ronald Lee Allee

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Ronald Lee Allee, 70, of Creighton, MO, died Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his farm near Creighton. He was born on June 4, 1953, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Vernon Lee Allee and Marjorie Lorene (Finley) …

  • Christopher Dallas Wood

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Christopher Dallas Wood, age 41, of Jefferson City, Mo., passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. Chris was born on January 4, 1982, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Larry and Diane (Wolf) Wood. He was …

  • Vicki Renee Hale

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Vicki Renee Hale, age 62, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Memorial services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, MO. Arrangements have been …

  • Bette J. Engeman

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Bette J. Engeman, 91, MO died August 8, 2023. Services were Fri., August 11, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, MO at 11am. Visitation, 10-10:40am, Rosary, 10:40-11am before …

  • Kerry Bryon Klobnak

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Kerry Bryon Klobnak, age 52, died August 5, 2023. Kerry’s wishes were to be cremated. A memorial service will be held in Albia, Iowa at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to …

  • Catherine Willcockson

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Catherine Willcockson, age 90, died August 7, 2023. Graveside service was held at 1pm on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, MO. Arrangements have been entrusted to …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We ring the church bell at 9:45 to call the “flock” to 10:00 Worship. Contrary to rumors we are alive and well on the …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Who Is Sick Here In his book, Search the Scriptures – A Physician Examines Medicine in the Bible, Dr. Robert B. Greenblatt, a respected endocrinologist, says we have given Esau a “bum …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    August 9, 2023 The Appleton City Fair will be August 19. Events include the Baby Show, toddler swimsuit contest, kids games, pitch tournament, cornhole tournament, petting zoo, face painting, dunk …

  • Clinton Healthcare Spotlight Resident(s) Of The Month: John & Winnie Grable

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    John Grable was born July 7, 1935, in Macon Missouri. John was one of four children. Winnifred “Winnie” Mahaffey was born May 13, 1938, in Shelbyville Missouri. Winnie was one of thirteen …

  • Roberts Honored At International Saddlebred HOF Ceremony In Mexico

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Famed local horseman, Howard Roberts (1916-2006) and his family, were honored at the International Saddlebred Hall of Fame Ceremony in Mexico, Missouri on June 11. 2022. Many of the Roberts’ …

  • GVMH Awards 2023 Nurse Of The Year

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to announce that Janet Taylor, EMS Operation Supervisor was awarded the Missouri Emergency Medical Services Association (MEMSA) 2023 Nurse of the …

  • I.U. Of The P.E.O. Sisters Answer Roll Call

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Chapter I.U. of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met for their regular business meeting on August 10th. Nineteen sisters answered to the roll call at the meeting held in the Rotary Building. Janet Akers and …

  • Looking Back with Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Will Pickleball Kill Tennis? The quick answer is clearly, No! Think of this: Did MMA kill Boxing? No. Did the growth of Soccer kill American Football? No. Did Cornhole kill Horseshoes? No. Did …

  • Lady Cardinals Softball Adds Two New Assistant Coaches

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    The Clinton School District is excited to welcome Kelly DeHaan to the Clinton High School team where she will be a business teacher, a co-FBLA advisor, as well as an assistant softball coach. Mrs. …

  • Clinton Softball Hits The Field For First Official Day Of Practices

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    BUSY GEARING UP for another successful season, the Lady Cardinals took advantage of perfect weather and field conditions throughout last week. Girls worked many fundamentals, along with many …

  • 2023 Clinton Cardinals Football Schedule

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

  • Re/MAX Truman Lake Gives Back

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Nancy Calvird Shoe, Inc. Seeks Donations The original fund was started in Chillicothe, Missouri as a memorial to Nancy Calvird, a victim of multiple sclerosis, who died in 1969 at the age of 27 after …

  • ARPA Funds Used To Install Emergency Generator

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    The $198,200 generator project was accomplished using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, which were authorized by the U.S. Department of Treasury. Every municipality and county in the United …

  • MO Mutton: MU Extension Specialist Brings Extensive Knowledge To State

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Researching nutrition in ewe’s milk for his master’s thesis at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, David Brown had to milk the ewes and deliver the milk to the lab for analysis. He had the …

  • Keeping It On The Sunnyside: Sunflower Patch Reflects Love Of Family Patriarch

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    Last year, in a field where Chuck Hinton once planted soybeans, the ground was plowed and sunflower seeds broadcast. In the next weeks, rain and the warmth of the sun reached down through the soil to …

  • Patriot Day Puts Historic 9/11 Memorial In Spotlight

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    The community is invited to help recognize Patriot Day on September 11, at 7 am, on the southwest corner of the Clinton Square. As in years past, there will be a guest speaker and short ceremony. All …

  • MDC To Host Prescribed Burn Online Course & Demonstration Field Day

    Wednesday, August 16, 2023

    The Missouri Department of Conservation and The Nature Conservancy are holding a free Prescribed Burn Demonstration Field Day at Wah’Kon-Tah Prairie, 3860 E 02 Road, near El Dorado Springs, …