June 27, 2024

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In this issue

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, June 27

    Not sure if this week’s temperatures will hit a record high, but Monday was a scorcher. One thing is certain, we’re better off than folks during the big droughts of 1934 and 1935. Farm …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, June 27

    What is your favorite part of Olde Glory Days? The rides. -Shandi Jenkins Fireworks. -Alexis Montgomery All the big rides. -Jacob Saunders

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Dawn Sanders

    Thursday, June 27

    NAME: Dawn Sanders BIRTHPLACE: Arizona YEARS IN CLINTON: 23 FAMILY: Husband, 2 kids, 4 grandchildren. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN CLINTON IS: Peaceful and Quiet. …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Thursday, June 27

    Big thanks to the fine folks at the Sunrise Optimist Club for letting me speak on Thursday morning about this year’s Olde Glory Days celebration. Last week, I presented at Rotary. Be sure to …

  • Sharlene Wirsig

    Thursday, June 27

    Sharlene was born the daughter of Walter Eugene (Buddy) Braun and Betty Batschelett Braun on October 16, 1951 in Clinton, Missouri. In August of 1976, Sharlene married Richard Lee Wirsig. She was a …

  • Jean Dittmer

    Thursday, June 27

    Jean Dittmer, 78, of Calhoun, Missouri, died Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born April 16, 1946, in Clinton, Mo., the daughter of Lester Eugene Parks and …

  • Harold W. Wright

    Thursday, June 27

    Harold W. Wright, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born on July 21, 1942 in Lowry City, Missouri. …

  • Dora Louise Crawford

    Thursday, June 27

    Dora Louise Crawford, age 91, of rural Windsor, passed away, Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 at her home. Louise was born on October 16, 1932, in Lincoln, Missouri, the daughter of Theodore and Marie …

  • Billy R. Stephens

    Thursday, June 27

    Billy R. Stephens, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at his home in Clinton, Missouri surrounded by his family. Billy was born on October 15, 1947, he was the son of Walter and Juanita …

  • Martha Jean (Rentchler) Simpson Swann

    Thursday, June 27

    Martha Jean (Rentchler) Simpson Swann, age 97 passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Ignite Medical Resort in Blue Springs, Missouri. Martha Jean was born on March 31, 1927, in Clinton, Missouri to …

  • Bobby D. Howard

    Thursday, June 27

    Bobby D. Howard, 89, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home. He was born January 22, 1935, in Climax Springs, Mo., the son of Floyd F. Howard and Freda …

  • Church News

    Thursday, June 27

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and fellowship. We use this special time for visiting one …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, June 27

    June 19, 2024 Appleton City Saturday Street Festivals began June 22. The city of AC is looking for vendors of crafts, products, arts and food for the events. If you offer it, the city wants to help …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, June 27

    My Country Is His Country Beautiful, spacious, waving grain, purple mountains, fruited---Katherine Lee Bates chose those words to describe our country, the United States of America. The words present …

  • Missouri May Be Holding Unclaimed Property For YOU: Come Get YOUR Money!

    Thursday, June 27

    During June and July, newspapers across Missouri are publishing tens of thousands of names of people for whom the State Treasurer’s Office is holding unclaimed property totaling more than $1 …

  • Missouri vs. New York: Combatting Unconstitutional Lawfare

    Thursday, June 27

    I will be filing a legal action in the United States Supreme Court in order to defend the constitutional rights of the citizens of the State of Missouri to fully and freely participate in the …

  • Birthday Blessings To Hold 2nd Annual Toy Drive On July 24

    Thursday, June 27

    Wondering how you can make a difference in the life of an at-risk child? Birthday Blessings is holding their 2nd Annual July Toy Drive to meet needs and spread cheer in Missouri foster community. …

  • Local Students Earn Degrees From CMU

    Thursday, June 27

    Central Methodist University celebrated its Spring 2024 commencement on May 11 in Puckett Fieldhouse on the Fayette campus. CMU alumnus Dr. David Kerr ‘67 gave the commencement address as a …

  • Chapa Makes Spring 2024 Dean's List

    Thursday, June 27

    Victor Chapa, a resident of Clinton, MO, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean’s List at Delaware Valley University for the Spring 2024 semester.

  • Cardinals Football Pads Up, Goes Toe-To-Toe With Live Opponent's

    Thursday, June 27

    ON FRIDAY the Clinton football team traveled to Windsor for their annual June pad camp where they took on Sherwood, Windsor and Willow Springs. These scrimmages focus on schemes and are a great …

  • Proposition Cardinal Projects Have Begun

    Thursday, June 27

    This past week, the turf at Cardinal Stadium began being removed and will be replaced with new turf to ensure a safe experience for the Cardinals and community members who utilize the facilities. Did …

  • Kustom Kat Contractors, LLC: Endless Possibilities With The Remodeling Pros

    Thursday, June 27

    For over two decades, Kustom Kat Contractors, LLC has been at the forefront of commercial and residential remodeling and new construction in the Clinton/Truman Lake Area. Established in 1998 by …

  • Local Students Attend 61st Annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour

    Thursday, June 27

    One hundred and two high school students participated in Missouri’s 61st annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Osage Valley’s delegates were Chloe Lawson, …

  • The LearningForce To Offer School Bus Driver Training

    Thursday, June 27

    State Fair Community College’s The LearningForce will offer School Bus Driver Training from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 11 and July 18 in the Thompson Conference Center in Heckart Science and …

  • Big Creek Is The Scene For New Bridges

    Thursday, June 27

    Fifty years is about the life expectancy for many bridges in the Missouri Department of Transportation highway network. That is exactly the age for two southbound State Route 7 bridges over dual …

  • An Eye On The Storm: Local Weather Caster Inspires Logo

    Thursday, June 27

    Earlier this spring during a thunderstorm, Angie Loughridge was watching Jim Sublette’s live stream on Subby’s West Central Missouri (WCMO) Weather Advisory Page. Angie was also talking …

  • Heritage Tractor Heeds Call With A Helping Hand To Animal Shelter

    Thursday, June 27

    The Clinton Animal Shelter’s Facebook page often says it. There is a need for food or other items that help this charitable institution keep its dogs and cats healthy. Heritage Tractor heard …

  • Pediatric Place POPS With Color For Autism & Neurodevelopment Opening

    Thursday, June 27

    Confetti fireworks and a pink, teal and white balloon arch marked the opening of the new Autism and Neurodevelopment Center on June 21. More than 70 people gathered under a large canopy in the …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, June 26

    This quick and easy brownie cookie recipe is great for beginning bakers as well as busy ones. Just 3 ingredients (four if you add chips or chunks) 1 (18 oz.) box brownie mix, I prefer …

  • Accident Report

    Wednesday, June 26

    A Warsaw teenager was injured in a one vehicle accident on Poorboy Road east of Pompano Lane in Benton County on June 20 at 7:10 PM. The crash occurred as a 2007 Nissan Altima driven by Grace E. …

  • Early Morning Weights Are A Long Time Practice For Local Schools

    Wednesday, June 26

    All Benton County high schools; Lincoln, Cole Camp and Warsaw athletic teams lift weights early in the morning during summer months. Randy Morrow is credited with rejuvenating the weightlifting …

  • Lincoln Junior High Basketball Has High Hopes For Season

    Wednesday, June 26

    WHAT IN THE WORLD IS A SCREEN? On the last day of summer practices, Lincoln junior high coach Will Lynde taught the lost art of setting a screen. Hopefully, they will pick up a basketball on their …

  • Shriners Support Salvation Army With Big Monetary Donation

    Wednesday, June 26

    WARSAW SHRINE CLUB donated $6,000.00 to the Benton County Salvation Army to aid in their summer meals for Benton County kids project. Lauren Watnik, Cheryl Elliott, Kathy Sullins and Terri Watson all …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Cheyanne Beard

    Wednesday, June 26

    NAME: Cheyanne Beard BIRTHPLACE: Warrensburg YEARS IN WARSAW: 3 years FAMILY: Fiance, Chance Johnson; 5 dogs THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN WARSAW IS: The lake and the scenery! …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, June 26

    Summer is here for the Fristoe area. Some days highs have been 96 degrees and that is hot for this time of year. The first day of summer was this past week on June 20. However people are harvesting …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, June 26

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: June 26, Tenderloin Sandwich, 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Sandwich $7, Fries $3, Fried Mushrooms $4, …

  • Amy Wills

    Wednesday, June 26

    Amy Carolyn Jewell-Wills born March 21, 1935 peacefully passed on June 23, 2024. Amy enjoyed the beauty of nature and a love of animals throughout decades of farming in Kansas and Missouri. As …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, June 26

    Warsaw Christian Church Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow, we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit,” whereas you do not know …

  • Care Connection Will Hold Election For Benton County Representative For Executive Board

    Wednesday, June 26

    An election to appoint a candidate to represent Benton County on the Care Connection for Aging Services Board of Directors will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 2, 2024. Balloting will …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, June 26

    Not sure if this week’s temperatures will hit a record high, but Monday was a scorcher, Tuesday too. One thing is certain, we’re better off than folks during the big droughts of 1934 and …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, June 26

    If you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to “reverse” your retirement? Due to higher inflation and …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, June 26

    If you were in an eating contest, what would it be for? Oh, sushi! -Jayce Depriest Probably hot dogs. -Brennen Slavens I'd say pizza. -Ayden Burdick

  • Anita's Column

    Wednesday, June 26

    Farm kids have advantages that kids who live in the city don’t even realize. Of course, children in the city are able to go to places like Worlds of Fun or Chucky Cheese’s video/pizza …

  • Elks Lodge Channel Hop Poker Run Is Wave Of Spirited Fun

    Wednesday, June 26

    In an inspiring display of community spirit and solidarity, the Benton County Elks Lodge #2783 recently orchestrated a channel hop poker run, a unique event that rallied participants for a cause …

  • Commissioners Review Road Damage From Recent Storms

    Wednesday, June 26

    Benton County Presiding Commission Steve Daleske called the June 17 meeting of the Benton County Commission to order at 9 am with Commissioners Larry Berry and Scott Harms in attendance. The …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, June 26

    Sheriff’s Report 6/17/24 to 6/23/24 Joseph Martin Thornton of Warsaw, MO was arrested on 6-17-24 on a Benton County warrant for Trespass-1st Degree. Bond is set at $400.00 cash or surety. …

  • MSHP: Plan A Safe July Fourth Holiday

    Wednesday, June 26

    Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds Missouri’s travelers to make smart choices for a safe July Fourth holiday. Whether planning to visit one of …

  • Missouri May Be Holding Unclaimed Property For YOU: Come Get YOUR Money!

    Wednesday, June 26

    During June and July, newspapers across Missouri are publishing tens of thousands of names of people for whom the State Treasurer’s Office is holding unclaimed property totaling more than $1 …

  • Furry Friends Gather For Fun At Paws In The Park

    Wednesday, June 26

    This past weekend, the Warsaw community came together for the first-ever Paws in the Park event located at Drake Harbor and the Community Building. Hosted by a coalition of local animal welfare …

  • Deckard, Murrell Set Sail For U.S. Naval Academy Seminar

    Wednesday, June 26

    Jaxson Deckard, a senior at Warsaw High School, was admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy Summer Seminar, the Virtual Air Force Seminar and the Coast Guard Academy Introduction Mission. Drake Murrell, …

  • Goetze Brothers Unveils Super New Showroom In Northtown

    Wednesday, June 26

    Goetze Bros. Carpet and Furniture in Stover has served the area since 1969, and recently expanded into Warsaw with the grand opening of Goetze Bros. Carpet on June 15. Owners Richard and Onja Goetze …

  • Rock Island Trail Was Topic Of Long Discussion, Public Input At Cole Camp City Council Meeting

    Wednesday, June 26

    A lengthy discussion, including comments from local citizens regarding the Rock Island Trail project highlighted last Thursday's meeting for the Cole Camp city council. The meeting was called to …

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