May 18, 2023

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In this issue

  • Clinton Man Sentenced For Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Clinton Glaspy, 33, of Clinton, Missouri, was sentenced to seven (7) years in prison by the Henry County Circuit Court for strangling a law enforcement officer. The circumstances arose from a report …

  • Looking Back With Guest Sports Reporter Tim Komer

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    The Ball Doesn’t Know . . . Does body style/size matter in sports in general (man or woman)? Dedication in any human endeavor is the bottom line, but sometimes certain physical attributes …

  • Revolution FC United Finishes Season, Takes 2023 Nutmeg KC Tournament

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Revolution FC United won the 2023 Nutmeg KC last week to bring in the first place trophy. Revolution FC was established to promote and enhance the soccer culture in the Clinton area with the …

  • Bose Not Done Yet, Heads To State For Clinton Golf

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Recently, Clinton golf coach Thomas Collison was interviewed about end of year golf results, what he had to say about the season is below. “CHS Golf started off the year with a tri with …

  • Cardinals End Season In District Semifinals

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Clinton Cardinals Varsity Takes a Tough Blow From Smith-Cotton Varsity Tigers Clinton Cardinals Varsity had a tough time generating runs on Tuesday, dropping their game with Smith-Cotton Varsity …

  • CHS Track Places At Districts

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Clinton High School ran in Odessa, MO on May 13, 2023. Clinton Track and Field had a lot of athletes qualify for sectionals with the hope of going to State. Results for Class 3 District 7 …

  • William Tedrick

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    William Tedrick passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri and are pending at this time.

  • Sandy Struble

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Sandy Struble, 78, of Windsor, Missouri, died Monday afternoon, May 8, 2023. Sandy asked that the family not have a funeral, but instead a BBQ to celebrate her. The family suggests contributions to …

  • Roy Alan Smith

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Roy Alan Smith, age 76, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri …

  • Robert D. Allen

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Robert D. Allen, 89, of Appleton City, MO died May 11, 2023. Graveside services were Tues., May 16, 2023 at Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, MO at 1:00 PM. Memorial, First Baptist Church …

  • Evelyn Justis

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Evelyn Justis, age 86, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, Missouri with …

  • Peggy Bollin

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Peggy Bollin, age 100, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the Clinton United Methodist Church with visitation starting at …

  • Danny Nash

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Danny Nash, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. A Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

  • Wanda Coleman

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Wanda Coleman of Clinton Missouri passed away May 11th, 2023. Service is May 18th at 1PM. Visitation at 12 noon, at the Sheldon- Goodrich Chapel. Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, 3rd & Market, …

  • C.W. Southers

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    C. W. Southers’ Memorial will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023. Englewood Cemetery service will be at 2:00 p.m, and Celebration of Life gathering immediately following at Clinton Christian Church …

  • Gladys Irene (Mansfield) Walker

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Gladys Irene (Mansfield) Walker, 92, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, MO. Gladys was born on November 8, 1930, in Camp, Arkansas. She was raised in rural Phelps …

  • Margaret Royal

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Margaret Royal, age 98, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Jacob’s Ladder Care Center, Springfield, Missouri. Margaret (Reding) Royal was born April 13, 1925, in St. …

  • Jennavea Ridgway

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Jennavea Ridgway, age 98, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Adair Village in Clinton, Missouri. Jennavea (JD) was born May 17, 1924, in Henry County, the daughter of Edward William and Nancy …

  • Joseph Gates

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Joseph Gates, age 76 of Clinton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Crown Care Rehab Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Joe was born on October 27th, 1946, the youngest of four siblings. …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Well, guess what? Swiss scientists found bones from a giant camel when they were digging in Syria. They may have discovered a new species of them. The bones seem to be from much larger camels than we …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    What makes someone a good friend? There for you in the good times and the bad. -Amanda Gray Love, trust, and honesty. -Jan Echols

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Raysha Leigh Barnes

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    NAME: Raysha Leigh Barnes. BIRTHPLACE: Bogalusa, LA. YEARS IN Clinton: 1 year. FAMILY: Husband, Direl Barnes, daughters Ryleigh Faith, and Brenleigh Grace. THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING …

  • Clinton Chamber Of Commerce Update

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Can you believe it; Olde Glory Days is just over a month away (June 29-July 2)! Details about this year’s celebration are now being leaked throughout May on the Olde Glory Days Facebook page, …

  • How Do You Spell A-W-E-S-O-M-E? CCA Students Win At Spelling Bee

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    CCA had six students placing in the first level of competition and Liam was the winner of the 1st-4th final spell off. All Spelling Bee participants received a certificate of participation. First and …

  • American Legion Post #371 - Urich Annual Fundraiser

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    On Saturday, May 20th from 12 noon until they sell out, the American Legion Post #371 in Urich, Mo will host it’s annual Smoked BBQ Rib Fundraiser. Everyone is invited to join them for this …

  • GVMH Installing New Rooftop Air Handler

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) will begin installation for its new rooftop air handler on May 22 to provide an improved heating and air conditioning system for patients, visitors and …

  • The Little Apple

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    May 10, 2023 The Appleton City Museum is open every Friday 1:30-4:30 through September 29. The Museum will also be open on the first Saturday of each month from 1:30-3:30. If these times are not …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    Calhoun UMC Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We are a diverse group of folk pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    What Jesus Sees in Us While sitting at a banquet table, a couple passed by; and I heard a lady behind me say loudly, “I’ll never know what he sees in her.” That made me wonder what …

  • Carousel Set To Spin Again In Appleton City

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    In 2021, Linda Lampkin learned that the traveling carnival that came to the Appleton City Fair every year wasn’t coming. The reason — Mary Reinke, who owned the Southern Fun Carnival, had …

  • Yahoo! Elks Mark 20 Years Of Tradition, Trips To Zoo

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    “I Spent the Day at the Zoo with an Elk” may sound like the title of a Dr. Seuss book. But for hundreds of students in Henry and St. Clair counties, it’s a reality. They even got …

  • "All Together Now" Summer Reading Programs Kick Off June 3

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    The Henry County Library kicks off its Summer Reading Program with a day of free activities, a show and refreshments for the whole family. Happy Faces Entertainment of Kansas City will put on an …