• Hoedown in Humansville, Sept. 18 through Sept. 20.   • Car Cruise Osceola MO , Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Optimist Park, Osceola Missouri. Cruise …

The following land transfers were recorded in office of the St. Clair County Recorder of Deeds: Steven L. Wilson and Kimberly K. Wilson to Brian Kent Hall. STR 25-38-25 /NE/NE FF PART, STR …

by Paul Hamby The Missouri legislature is back in session with a call from Governor Kehoe for a special session to address redrawing the congressional districts and IP reform. President …

Our My World Preschool Story Hour will resume Monday, September 22nd.   Join us on Mondays at 10 a.m. at our Main Library in Osceola for this program. My World is a time of reading and fun …

Bates County Memorial Hospital (BCMH) is marking a major milestone: 65 years of caring for the Bates County community and surrounding areas. To celebrate, BCMH is inviting patients, families, …

By Brandy Bourland Several items for the new school year were addressed during the Lakeland R-III School District Board of Education meeting on Aug. 21. Those in attendance were board …

By Brandy Bourland On Aug. 30, at just before 4 a.m., St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Lowry City for a stabbing report. After first responders were on scene, medics …

The following is an updated list of upcoming Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) roadwork scheduled for St. Clair and adjoining counties in the near future. Bates County - New signs …

Once a month, the senior center in Osceola offers a toenail clinic for their patrons. Tim Corbin is a nurse and the administrator at Truman Lake Manor nursing center in St. Clair County, who has …

By Brandy Bourland Friday, Aug. 29, a van full of local high school students was involved in an accident in Camden County. According to reports, the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded …

Forrest Lucas, the namesake behind Lu-cas Oil Products Inc., has passed away at the age of 83. As the founder and owner of the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland and Lucas Cattle Company near Cross …

Skim Milk, Unsweetened Fruit, Chef Salad, Baked Chicken Breast, or Baked Fish available daily as heart heathy alternatives by request. Wednesday, Sept. 10: Closed Thursday, Sept. 11: Turkey …

Thank you to all who entered, judged, and who came to enjoy this year’s art show. Also thank you to all who took the time to vote for the People’s Choice Award for their favorite artists. We had 125 entries in total. 81 adult entries and 44 youth entries. The cash prize was presented by an artist from the St. Clair County State Bank each year. The First award is for the overall Best of Show with a prize of $100.00. This year’s winner was John T. Williams. The title was “ Geode Creek”. Four artists got the Outstanding Award for $50.00. They were Bobby Johnson, John W. Williams, John Putnam, and Olive Harrington. Fourteen artists got the Remarkable Award for $25.00. They were Mike Higgins, Kathy Ticknor, Susan Jones(2 paintings), Diana Smith, Karen Kestrel, Taylor Geiger, Ava Uptegrove, Rylee Henry, Lyla Wisner, Madeline Vozar, Jules Smith, Kaiya Smith, Bie Dailey, and Alissa Baker. We also had an Art Guild Raffle. The winner was Jeanne Dearing. This beautiful painting was created by Janna Sheldon. Money raised benefits scholarships awarded by the Osceola Art Guild. Thanks to all who participated in the People’s Choice Award. The winner for Adults was Anna Farnsworth and the winner for youth was Ava Uptegrove. Once again we thank all people of all ages who entered their artwork and photography. We appreciate you all! There would be no art show without you. Thanks to the wonderful staff of the St. Clair County Library for providing the venue again this year. A special thank you to Kirk Sibley, Susan Brockus and our Lakeland Art teacher, Michelle Geiss. They worked so hard and gave their time to this event, you are very much appreciated. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped in this event. Two hundred sixty-three signed our book during the show. I’m sure there were more that came in. Another successful year. Remember to save those paintings and photographs!! See you all next year. Lisa Sheldon- Secretary

The Bates County Memorial Hospital Foundation invites the community to its annual Wheels in the Grass Car Show & Swap Meet on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the …

August 25: The commissioners met with road and bridge supervisor to discuss various road and bridge issues and equipment locations. At 9:45 a.m. the Commission sold the former Road & Bridge …

The Appleton City First Christian Church cordially invites the public to attend their 150th year, Sunday, September 21, 2025 celebration.   At 10:40 the Morning Worship service will include …