September 19, 2024

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In this issue

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Thursday, September 19

    President Trump dodged another assassination attempt and quickly put out a statement, “Tell everybody I’m fine.” Not sure how he keeps a sense levity. It reminds me of President …

  • Word On The Street

    Thursday, September 19

    Do you like to travel? Yes, but I don't get to as much as I'd like to. -Kayla Harris Yes. -Roy Hamlin Yes. I like it more when people travel to see me though. -Pat …

  • Get To Know Clinton, MO - Jess Martin

    Thursday, September 19

    Name: Jess Martin. Birthplace: Sedalia. Years in Clinton: Warrensburg 12 years. Family: Daughter and son. The best thing about living in Clinton is: I love the square. …

  • Chapter EN Plans Silent Auction, Dinner At The DX

    Thursday, September 19

    Members of Chapter EN, P.E.O., met at First Presbyterian Church on Sept. 12 for their monthly meeting. Adele Barnard gave a program on identity theft to the 22 members present, followed by a business …

  • GVMH's Yeggy Receives Boart Certification

    Thursday, September 19

    Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (GVMH) is proud to announce that Krista Yeggy, DO, Obstetrics and Gynecology, has received board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology …

  • Fall Book Sale Going On Now At HCL

    Thursday, September 19

    The Friends of the Henry County Library Group will be holding a Fall book sale and membership drive through September 21st in the Friends Room of the library located at 123 E. Green Street, Clinton, …

  • REVIEWing The Past

    Thursday, September 19

    Punk Barber Told about World War II Prisoner of War Experiences, Part I The September 14 Windsor Historical Society program featured a videotape interview of Punk Barber’s World War II …

  • The Magical Mystical Tour Hits Henry County

    Thursday, September 19

    September has been a busy month for the Henry County Chapter NSDAR. Missouri State Regent Lisa Parks and Missouri State Corresponding Secretary Shelia Wilson as well as DAR/SAR/S.R. State Chair …

  • Junior Schockley

    Thursday, September 19

    Junior Shockley, a beloved father, minister, and friend, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at St Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 72. Junior was a man whose life …

  • Church News

    Thursday, September 19

    Calhoun Community Church Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun Community Church. We are a multi-denominational Congregation. Our church family gathers at 9:30 a.m. for pre- church food and …

  • The Shepherd Calls

    Thursday, September 19

    Factchecking The twenty-first century has brought a word to our attention, factchecking. It is not a new word; it just has never seen this much usage before. The goal of factchecking is to find the …

  • The Little Apple

    Thursday, September 19

    September 11, 2024 The A.C. Fall City Wide Garage Sale dates are set for September 20 - 21. Permits are $5 and can be purchased at City Hall through Tuesday, September 17. As the Saturday Street …

  • Cardinals Still Looking For First Win Of 2024 Season

    Thursday, September 19

    The Cardinals fell behind 7-0 at the end of the first quarter and then 10-0 early in the second before Markus Oliver put Clinton on the board with a 21-yard touchdown run. Camden Westendorff came on …

  • Greyhounds Fall Sports Are Off And Running In 2024 Seasons

    Thursday, September 19

    The three Windsor High fall sports squads opened their seasons recently. Coach Chuck Speer’s football Greyhounds have won three straight games to open their season. Cross Country coach Danielle …

  • Cards Soccer Comes Up Short At Clinton Cup

    Thursday, September 19

    EARLY AND OFTEN was the case for Clinton soccer in matches against Green Ridge and Paseo Academy where the Cardinals took 8-0 wins in each during the Clinton Cup Invitational last week. It was the …

  • Clinton Christian Academy Begins 25th Year

    Thursday, September 19

    Clinton Christian Academy (CCA) is excited to be celebrating its 25th year of providing Christian education to Clinton and the surrounding communities! CCA began in 2000 in the basement of the First …

  • CCA Hosts Successful First ACT Workshop

    Thursday, September 19

    Clinton Christian Academy made a significant stride in preparing its students for college admissions on Monday, Sept. 9, as the school held its inaugural ACT Workshop, led by retired educator, Sherri …

  • Council Briefed On Excessive Dust At Benson Center

    Thursday, September 19

    The Clinton City Council met in regular session on September 3, with Mayor Carla Moberly presiding. Attending were Council Persons Gene Henry, Roger House, Austin Jones, Gary Mount, Greg Shannon and …

  • History Comes Home With Ancient Stories At Museum

    Thursday, September 19

    When Patty Bartz was in high school, she remembers walking over to the Dari-Burg for lunch. For 20 cents, you had to make a choice, she said — a burger, grilled cheese sandwich or hot dog, plus …

  • 'To Honor Courage And Sacrifice' Brings Large Gathering To The Square On 9-11

    Thursday, September 19

    The memories feel fresh for many even 23 years later. About 75 people gathered last week on 9‐11 to remember a day that forever changed the country. The crowd included members of law enforcement, …

  • Clinton Christian Academy Continues To Grow Amid 25th Anniversary Celebration

    Thursday, September 19

    In 1999, Jeff and Amber Rowe and Michael and Michele Parks started discussing the possibility of an alternative educational option in Clinton. When they decided to move forward, the first person they …

  • Implied Threat To Parade Puts Student In Custody

    Wednesday, September 18

    On September 16, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an implied threat of a shooting that would happen during the homecoming parade scheduled for 1:00 PM that day. Apparently, …

  • City Of Warsaw Gets Timeline On Several Grant Projects

    Wednesday, September 18

    Warsaw Chamber Executive Administrator Megan Petersen spoke to the Warsaw City Council about additional food trucks for Heritage Days at their September 16 meeting. Council members approved the …

  • Golfers Tee Up To Help Fight Cancer

    Wednesday, September 18

    It was an absolutely gorgeous day for the 24th Annual Larry and June Walthall Benton County Cancer Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event is held to help raise funds for the Benton …

  • Homecoming 2024: Warsaw Shows 'They're All Wildcats'

    Wednesday, September 18

    Warsaw High School students are gearing up for the Forty-sixth Annual Football Homecoming festivities this week. Students at all the R-IX campuses will be participating all week in various …

  • What A Night! Balloon Glow Brings Light To Lincoln Sky

    Wednesday, September 18

    The fourth year for the Lincoln Balloon Glow came on Saturday, September 14 with a beautiful day awaiting attendees for activities beginning in Hare Park that mid-afternoon. The day's first …

  • Ozark Foodie

    Wednesday, September 18

    This recipe was published years ago, but it is such a great recipe, I think it needs a repeat. It comes from the now defunct old grand department store Jordan Marsh. I’m not a huge fan of …

  • KCare, LLC Cuts Ribbon For Chamber At New Location

    Wednesday, September 18

    CELEBRATING AS ONE OF the communities newest services, KCare LLC cut the ribbon to commemorate their membership in the Warsaw Area Chamber of Commerce last Thursday. Those present included: Jo Ann …

  • Warsaw Improves To 3-0 With Big Program Win Over Huskers

    Wednesday, September 18

    After losing to Lafayette County (Higginsville) for three straight years, one of those coming in the state tournament (2021), the #9 Wildcats staged a second half rally and avenged those prior losses …

  • Missouri Media Rankings, Week Of September 16

    Wednesday, September 18

    Class 2 Rank, Team, Record, Points, LW 1. Lamar (9), 3-0, 90, 1 2. Fair Grove, 3-0, 77, 2 3. Bowling Green, 3-0, 68, 3 4. Valle Catholic, 2-1, 58, 5 5. Ava, 3-0, 53, 6 6. Warsaw, 3-0, 44, 9 …

  • Ladycats Early Season Struggles Question Offseason Expectations

    Wednesday, September 18

    AFTER WINNING their opening match of the season at home over Lincoln, the Ladycats dropped 4 straight road contests at Skyline, Osceola, Butler and Knob Noster. With many experienced returners to the …

  • Lincoln Defends Turf In Homecoming Shootout

    Wednesday, September 18

    The Lincoln Cardinals (2-1) enjoyed their second win of the season in a wild scoring affair, 50-31 with Crest Ridge on Friday night in Lincoln on Homecoming. The Cardinals struggled to bring …

  • Lady Cards Get First Win Of Season, And First In New Gym

    Wednesday, September 18

    It wasn't the way Lincoln would have liked to have opened their brand new gymnasium to athletic competition but on Monday night the Lincoln Lady Cardinals lost to Chilhowee in three sets in …

  • Scoring Woes Continue For Winless Bluebirds

    Wednesday, September 18

    The Cole Camp Bluebirds knew coming into the season that there would be growing pains. Those expectations continued last Friday as they fell to Sherwood 36-6 on the road to drop to 0-3 on the season. …

  • Golfers Take On Labor Day Tournament In Memory Of Heisterberg

    Wednesday, September 18

    Triple Creek Golf Course sponsored the Walt Heisterberg Memorial Labor Day Golf Tournament, which was a 3-person scramble, on September 2, 2024. Nineteen teams participated. This tournament was …

  • Meet The People Of Benton County - Ellie Murrell

    Wednesday, September 18

    NAME: Ellie Murrell BIRTHPLACE: Clinton YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 20 years FAMILY: Parents, Tim & Cindy; Brother, Drake THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN BENTON COUNTY IS: The …

  • Fristoe News

    Wednesday, September 18

    Early in the week was very pleasant and cool. However, in the later part, the weather became much warmer with some moisture forecast but not much occurred in the Fristoe area. The funeral for …

  • B.P.O.E. Lodge #2783

    Wednesday, September 18

    Our lodge is non-smoking. Stop by and enjoy our activities. “Dining at the Lodge”: September 20, Osso Bucco 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, $13 September 25, Make your own Pizza, 10”, …

  • Benton County Sheriff's Report

    Wednesday, September 18

    Sheriff’s Report 9/9/24 to 9/15/24 Dalton Lee Sampsel of Lincoln, MO was arrested on 9-9-24 on Benton County and Morgan County warrants for Receiving Stolen Property X10 and Unlawful …

  • Down On The Creek

    Wednesday, September 18

    A Poor Man’s Dollar Few people, I being one, realized that sleepers or wooden railroad ties were once a substitute material for stone blocks. In the 1830's a railroad ran out of stone blocks on …

  • Husky Demonstrates Abilities At Well-Attended Annual Lincoln Fly-In

    Wednesday, September 18

    One can’t help but feel a surge of adrenaline when you hear that first plane approaching at the annual grass strip air show in Lincoln each September. This event has been happening for nineteen …

  • Lincoln Chamber Discusses Events Remaining On 2024 Schedule

    Wednesday, September 18

    The September meeting of the Lincoln Chamber was hosted by Ed and Lori Shroeder at their home off Cedar Lane in Lincoln. The Lincoln Chamber generally meets at noon in Lincoln’s City Hall but …

  • Cole Camp Chamber Calls For Volunteers For "Potato Day"

    Wednesday, September 18

    The Cole Camp Chamber met Tuesday, September 9 at the German table with Roxy Viebrock hosting the noon meal. On the agenda was “Potato Day,” a reminder to the volunteers that bring …

  • Lakeview Heights FD Admins Take "One In The Face", All For Good Cause

    Wednesday, September 18

    The Lakeview Heights Fire Department hosted their annual fund raising fish fry Saturday, September 14 in their Station #3 location at W & B highways. They served fish and sides of fried potatoes, …

  • Benton County Historical Society Hears Of Resistance To Truman From USACE's Chiles

    Wednesday, September 18

    Rich Chiles, who is currently the “big dog” at the Truman Dam operated by the Corp of Engineers spoke at the quarterly meeting of the Benton County Historical Society. The program was …

  • Benton County Bobcats To Race In Warsaw This Weekend

    Wednesday, September 18

    The Benton County Bobcat’s Mountain bike team just completed their 2nd race of the fall racing season. This is the 5th year this sport has been offered to school aged students in Missouri. It …

  • Have I Got A Line For You!

    Wednesday, September 18

    President Trump dodged another assassination attempt and quickly put out a statement, “Tell everybody I’m fine.” Not sure how he keeps a sense levity. It reminds me of President …

  • Financial Focus

    Wednesday, September 18

    Investing involves risk — and so does not investing. You should know how both these types of risk can affect your ability to reach your financial goals. Let’s start with the risks …

  • Word On The Street

    Wednesday, September 18

    What is your favorite high school memory? It has to be playing for a football state championship my sophomore year. That was a special season and team. -Ryan Boyer The bus ride home …

  • Jerry E. Esser

    Wednesday, September 18

    Jerry E. Esser, age 84, of Warsaw, Missouri passed away on September 11, 2024 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by family. He was born on February 23, 1940 in Sedalia, Missouri to Elmer "Red" …

  • Robert Leo Haley

    Wednesday, September 18

    Robert Haley, age 90, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed peacefully on September 10, 2024 at Tiffany Springs Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Memorials can be made to the …

  • Robert Curtis Johnston

    Wednesday, September 18

    Robert Curtis Johnston, Jr., 64, of Clinton, Missouri passed away September 6, 2024, at his mothers home. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, September 13th, at the Park Lawn Chapel. Following …

  • Church News

    Wednesday, September 18

    From The Pastor's Desk A preacher or a pastor? Man of like passions as we are . . . -James 5:17 Someone said to me this past week that a preacher conveys a message and a pastor lives …

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