by Paul Hamby New Yorkers recently elected an outspoken self described socialist, Zohran Mamdani, as the next mayor of New York City. He campaigned on increasing the role of government. …

Don’t forget that the deadline to turn in items for the Angel Tree drive is Tuesday, December 9! Each ornament on the tree represents a gift request from one of the St. Clair County foster …

ACHS Juniors and Seniors participated in She Leads: Women Driving Manufacturing and toured Ozarks Technical Community College.  She Leads highlights include an interview skills boot camp, …

On November   26, 2025 Over 100 meals out the door today! We were so thrilled to be able to get Thanksgiving dinners together and sent out to the community. Thank you so much to a dedicated …

MU Extension will be offering Barn Quilt Classes on Sat. Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and again on Dec. 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location will be the MU Extension Office, Ole Hickory Building, 22126 US …

By Brandy Bourland There were 135 more deer harvested during this year’s November firearms portion of season, Nov. 15 through Nov. 25. Hunters in Missouri harvested 158,712 deer …

“Feeding management of cattle is important to the profitability of the cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Furthermore, forage is the main part …

Another successful Grandparents Day for our Pk thru 3rd in the books. Thanks to all who helped pull this off… especially our awesome kitchen staff. Shout out to Golden Valley Medical for …

The following is a list of area holiday events, open to the public, scheduled for now through Dec. 25. This list is updated weekly as events are received. December (All Month): The infamous …

Annual Christmas Pageant Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. This has been the 35 Years the Community Ministerial has sponsored it. This will be a total of 74 Years for the program. Please help us …

By: Bob Ford If you love history, sponsor a theme or story. Contact Courtney at the paper, 417-646-2211 for details, your friends and customers will appreciate it. President Abraham Lincoln …

Stockton, MO- “Providing education to cattle producers in the areas of cattle grading, feeding and marketing helps them make management decisions to add value to their cattle operation,” …

The following land transfers were recorded in office of the St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds: Stephen Andrew Schreiber and Cynthia Jean Schreiber to Jordan L. Labadie. LT 2 LOGSDONS - 1ST …

Drones for Deer Hunters I have a friend who grew up in Wisconsin who was a very good deer hunter.   He liked to bow hunt in early October where large unharvested cornfields stood...his name …

He’s making a list and he’s checking it twice! Don’t miss your chance to Santa at the St. Clair County Library! Bring your children for a free and fun evening at the Main Library in …

Board Minutes Appleton City R-2 School District Board of Education Wed., November 19, 2025 at 7 p.m. – District Library Board President Stephanie Preston called the meeting to order. …

December 6, 2025 will be Appleton City’s 29th Annual Christmas in The Country. This year’s Depot Craft Show will be in two locations including the Depot and the Historic W.H. …

This beautiful quilt will be raffled off during Christmas in the Country at the Depot Craft Show December 6, 2025.   Tickets are available one for $1 or six for $5 and will be available at the …

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) honored longtime employee Mike Keiser on November 18 with a retirement reception celebrating his remarkable 27 years of dedicated service. Family members, …

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is pleased to announce Kylie McLay, RN, as the November Employee of the Month. Kylie has been a valued member of BCMH since April 2016, serving in the Med/Surg …