Osceola Schools BBQ Team, the Muddy River Smokers, had an outstanding showing at Nationals in Texas, taking three teams to compete on the national stage. The Notorious Meat Masters represented …

The “Outstanding Student” Award in each of the listed categories has been awarded to the following students: Junior High Junior High P.E., Trenton Baker and Adalynn Swartzlander. …

Osceola Junior-Senior High School Fourth Quarter “A” Honor Roll Seventh Grade Annabell Beck; Amar’e Dowdy; Kailyn Foley; Harper Heathman; Rylee Henry; lan Kottwitz; Theo Smith; Marley …

by Teresa Lyness A week of theatre day-camp ending with three performances includes some intense hard work, but it also includes an incredible amount of fun, fellowship and friend making. With …

by Teresa Lyness As we move closer to the June 26-28 production dates, all of the Lighthouse Children’s Theatre board members are hard at work getting ready, but probably none more so than the …

by Paul Hamby Increased fines and penalties for not stopping at school buses loading and unloading children Missouri House Bill 2742, sponsored by Rep Mike Jones passed on the final day of …

Descendants of William F. Gardner met Saturday, June 6 for their annual family reunion.   Those attending were Lynn Gardner, Ben Gardner, Jeremy and Rachel (Gardner) Rothmayer, Jay Rothmayer, …

By Linda Lampkin As I drive to town and see the old orange daylilies it reminds me of the house along the road and who lived there.   They came west riding in the wagons, a part of what …

“Fly and tick control is important to reduce the spread of diseases that negatively impact cattle operation’s productivity,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Health …

The Bolivar Police Department and Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s assistance in locating three teens (two separate cases) who were reported missing Saturday morning. The first …

By Brandy Bourland On late Sunday morning, June 14, in Bates County, near Butler, a small private airplane carrying eleven skydivers and one pilot, crashed, claiming all lives onboard. What …

By Brandy Bourland A local man was recently sentenced in federal court for producing and receiving child pornography. Wednesday, June 3, Matthew Maggard, 30, of Collins, was sentenced by …

The following is a list of Independence Day community fireworks displays, in St. Clair County and the surrounding area, that are free and open to the public. The list will publish, in order - by date …

By Brandy Bourland The Lowry City Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on June 2 to address a citizen request regarding placement of a mobile home. Those in attendance at the meeting …

In 1926, Bates County’s first hospital opened in a two-story home at 107 S. Havana Street in Butler, Missouri. The home was rented by Lena Stayton, who recognized the need for a community hospital. …

Appleton City Police Lieutenant Michael Dobbs reported the Appleton City Police conducted the following activities between May 13, 2026 through June 9, 2026. Can you add this narrative adjacent …

By William Shiffer Photo by William Shiffer and Breanna Schwartz On Friday, the 12th, the Appleton City Fair kicked off.   At 6:00 pm, the parade marched down 4th Street featuring …

May 1 - June 1, 2026 The Appleton City Public Library recently hosted a fun event involving all ages and rubber ducks. Patrons really showcased their creativity and others showed their support …

Parents,   are   you   looking   for   a   fun   educational   activity   that   will   capture   your   child’s   interest, …