The St. Clair County Garden Club met Monday March 2, 2026 at the Housing Community Building.   We had 13 in attendance.   Our speakers were Aimee Coy and Jesse Bond. Welcome back, …

Don’t forget that Marty the Magician is returning to the St. Clair County Library for the Annual Magic Show!   Patrons of all ages are welcome to attend this event, which will be held at 6 …

Congratulations to Kylar Mace for signing his Letter of Intent to play Football at Missouri Valley College!!

The Food Banc received a big boost on Thursday, March 20 when a school bus and a pickup pulled up with the Osceola Elementary School leadership team and more than 1,000 pounds of food.   It was …

MU Extension in St. Clair County is offering a Tomato Grafting Workshop April 9, 2026 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the St. Clair County Library in Osceola. Ramon Arancibia, Horticulture Specialist, will …

Dear Editor: Growing up, I often heard stories about how my great‑grandparents stretched every dollar and how neighbors came together to make sure no one was left hungry or alone. That sense …

The fifth and sixth grade students recently completed biographical research projects and presented their hard work tonight at a living wax museum where they dressed up like their …

First Baptist Church hosted the Awana Grand Prix this past week. We were small in numbers but large in spirit. The club kids did a great job with their cars and raced well. First Place was …

Congratulations to Freshman Maddie Wilkins! She earned Second place in the Area 7 Creed Speaking Contest and is advancing to Districts!

By Brandy Bourland Two Butler-area residents have been added to the victim count of a local “broker” who appears to have gone missing. Many throughout the area, including in Bates and …

By Brandy Bourland Health insurance, hazard mitigation, board training, and seasonal employees were a few of the items discussed at the Lowry City Board of Aldermen regular session meeting on …

Birthday Blessings, a nonprofit that serves local foster kids, is getting ready to have their annual donor match event. CRJ Aviation will be sponsoring a $5000 match March 28 through April 1st. All …

Bates County Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize Kelly Otter, RN, Nursing Supervisor, as its March Employee of the Month. Kelly serves as a leader for the Med/Surg unit, where her clinical …

A generous community partnership supported Bates County Memorial Hospital’s ongoing efforts to maintain a strong and ready ambulance fleet in 2025. Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) thanks …

Minutes of Regular Meeting, Board of Aldermen February 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held on February 18, 2025, at City Hall Appleton City, Missouri. …

The following land transfers were recorded in office of the St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds: Jan Renee Eck Trustee and Jan Renee Eck Revocable Trust to Jan Renee Eck. STR 19-37-27 /SW/SE FF …

March 9: Presiding Commissioner called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Noakes made a motion to approve tax abatements and add-ons #10688-10699. Commissioner Salmon seconded the …

Bates County Memorial Hospital celebrated Shannon Bjerke, CPS on her retirement on March 10, 2026 after 28 years of dedicated service. Shannon joined BCMH in September 1998 as administrative …

Bates County Memorial Hospital is honoring Russell (“Russ”) Whisenand on his retirement after more than 12 years of service with the hospital’s ambulance department. Russ joined BCMH in …