February 23, 2023

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In this issue

  • Wayne Dale Lineberry, Sr.

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Wayne Dale Lineberry Sr., 82, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. Wayne was born in Marceline, MO on October 2nd, 1940.  He was an only child to Laverna and Charles Oren Lineberry. …

  • George A. Anthony

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    George A. Anthony, 82, of Clinton, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, February 17, 2023 at his home. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Bradley & Hadley Funeral …

  • John W. Graham

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    John W. Graham, 82, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Friday evening, February 17, 2023 at the Warsaw Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw, Mo. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later …

  • Jackie Davis

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Jackie Davis, age 72, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home in Appleton City, Missouri. Jackie’s wishes were to be cremated with no services. Fond memories and condolences can be …

  • Virginia Bauer

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Virginia Bauer, 102, died Feb. 16, 2023. Mass will be 11 am Feb. 20, 2023, Immaculate Concep. Cath. Chuch, Montrose, MO. Burial, St. Mary’s Cem., Montrose, MO. Visitation, 10:00-11:00 AM Feb …

  • Marvin L. Hills

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Marvin L. Hills, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. Marvin Lowell Hills, a life-long resident of Deepwater, Missouri was 82 years old when he met …

  • Marlan Darnell Wilson

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Marlan Darnell Wilson passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Marlan Darnell Wilson transitioned to heaven at age 66 on Tuesday February 7, 2023. He was born April …

  • Robert Joseph Hake

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Robert Joseph Hake, 86, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri entered into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on January 19, 2023, surrounded by family after a brief illness. Robert, Bob as he was …

  • Doris Marguerite Dehn Clark

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Doris Marguerite Dehn Clark passed away peacefully on February 18, 2023 in Belton, Missouri. She was born on December 20, 1925 near Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Mildred Luallin Dehn. …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    What activity makes you lose track of time? Looking for parts. -Audrey Davis, O'Reilly Auto Gaming! -Austin Taylor, Sean Helm, Dalton Snyder; Hibbett Sports Enjoying your …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Our State Department told any American in Russia to “Get out while they can” or face false arrests. Should anyone need the State Department to tell them this? Who would stay in a country …

  • Introducing Your Chamber Ambassadors

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Name: Heather Fowler Profession/Title: Commercial Loan Officer at Hawthorn Bank Why did you choose to be a Chamber ambassador? I’m an Ambassador because I believe it’s important …

  • Church News

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We were pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring the church bell at 9:45 …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Who Cares? On our way home from the grocery store, I observed two teenage boys on the sidewalk who were fighting. There was only one skateboard, and the big kid kept pushing the smaller one down into …

  • Building Commission Meets Prior To City Council Meeting

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    The building commission met previous to the city council meeting proper. Councilman Daniel Wilson chaired the commission. Community Development Director, Chuck Baily reported to the commission - he …

  • Interesting Items Come Up During CFD Annual Report

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    The Clinton Daily Democrat sat down with Fire Chief Mark Manuel to discuss the Clinton Fire Department’s annual report. Some interesting items came up in the conversation with the fire chief: …

  • Chapter IU Of The P.E.O. Meets For Regular Business Meeting

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Chapter IU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood met for their regular business meeting February 9, 2022, at the Rotary Building with Lisa Wallace and Roberta Edgett serving as co-hostess. They decorated the …

  • Henry County Soil And Water Conservation District Dinner To Be Held On March 9

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    This year the Annual Dinner of the Soil and Water Conservation District in Henry County will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the Benson Center. The Henry County SWCD is funded by the …

  • Looking Back With Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Looking Back/Forward: Changes in the game of baseball Watching and learning about the changes in the traditional game of baseball has at times been hard for me. I wanted the game to stay …

  • Clinton's Mcmenemy, McNack Headed To State Tournament

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Clinton’s Lucas Mcmenemy will be heading to the 2023 MSHSAA State Wrestling Championships at Mizzou Arena on Wednesday. He placed 4th at the Class 2, District 3 boys districts tournament in …

  • Lady Cardinals Take Tough Loss On Road At Harrisonville

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    The Clinton Lady Cardinals traveled to Harrisonville on February 13, and lost in the last few seconds of the game to the Lady Wildcats, 47-44. Mercedes Brown, Skyte Wilson and Briley Wishard started …

  • It's The Cardinals Coach of the Week: Thomas Collison

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    1) What was the goal at the start of the season? TC-At the beginning of the year the goal was to have every archer improve their score by 20 points. And to qualify for the state tournament. 2) …

  • CCA JH Basketball Drives Through Terrific Season

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    The CCA Junior High boys basketball team recently completed its season finishing 18-2 overall and 6-1 in the Mo-Kan Junior High Conference with its only loss by 2 points to Overland Christian. The …

  • Wisniewski Scores 1,000th Point At Clinton Christian Academy

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Jared Wisniewski recently scored his 1,000th point during his high school varsity career at Clinton Christian Academy. The Junior guard netted 27 points in a first-round game at the Missouri …

  • FBLA Students Bring Home District Awards

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Congratulations to the Clinton High School FBLA Chapter who had a very successful district competition earlier this month. Congratulations also to Ava Potter who was selected as next year’s VP …

  • DECA Students Find Success At Districts

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    On Wednesday, February 1, Clinton DECA attended District Competition at UMKC. Students competed in the areas of marketing, business, travel and tourism, finance, and entrepreneurship. Of the 29 …

  • Clinton FFA Students Attend Conference

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Fifteen Clinton High School FFA students recently joined over 4,500 other first-year FFA members at the annual Greenhand Motivational Conference. Students had the opportunity to learn about being …

  • Clinton School District Plans Retiree Reunion

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    The Clinton School District invites all district retirees to join us on Thursday, March 16th, from 9:00-11:00 am at Clinton Intermediate School (709 S. 8th Street). Please join us for the opportunity …

  • CMS Students Experience China

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    1991 Clinton High School graduate, Lori Abiecunas was a guest speaker for Clinton Middle School students in Mrs. Hager’s FCS (Family and Consumer Science) classes. Lori lived in China for many …

  • Teacher Proud Tuesday

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    The Clinton School District is excited to join other school districts across the region in celebrating teachers on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. In February, the district celebrated and recognized …

  • CHS Sophomores Visit CTS

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Clinton Technical School held their annual “Sophomore Event” on February 8. Close to 500 sophomores from 11 school districts (including Clinton High School) had the opportunity to learn …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    FEBRUARY 15, 2023 NO Carnival NO AC Fair in Appleton City this year. The carnival last year decided to not come this far west. Other carnivals expect 3-4 times the income that AC has generated for a …

  • All Female Team Has Coyote Hunt Prize In Their Crosshairs

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Six years ago, Colby Bourland and Matt Koch were trying to come up with fundraisers for the VFW post in Montrose. Their idea: a Coyote Tournament, which they would charge teams $100 to enter. The …

  • Clinton Teen, The Willie Wonka Of Fishing Lures

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Most high-school students look at jobs as something they do after school or in the summer. However, Alex Palmer of Clinton has found that his current job is a little more than part time. In fact, his …

  • Heartland Community Theatre Brings Classic Matinee To Town

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    Heartland Community Theatre is pleased to announce our upcoming 4th Sunday monthly movie matinee. Please come join us this Sunday, February 26th, 2023, starting at 2:00 p.m., for our latest edition! …

  • Tree For Tea? Tasting Party Turns Into Treat

    Thursday, February 23, 2023

    “Terroir” is a French term used by winemakers to describe the character of a wine given to it by the soil and the environment the grape vines grow in. In February, Ginger Miller and Kara …