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Ellen Berringer, a member of the Pittsburg Community Building Board, showcases some of her handmade items that were on sale during this past weekend’s Pittsburg Garage Sales. She is holding a Harry Potter themed billfold she created herself, while several of her bags, towels, quilts, and other items are on display nearby. The Pittsburg Community Building Board held garage sales the morning of Saturday, June 7, with a lighter than expected turnout due to the constant rainfall.

Conley to visit Quilt Makers June 19

On Thursday, June 19, the Hickory County Quilt Makers will host a presentation by Jenny Conley of the Show Me Romey Foundation. Conley will share information on the non-profit organization which …

Charity Poker Night

The first ever Wheatland Settlers “Help Save the Village” Poker Run will be held on Saturday, July 12, at various locations around Lake Pomme de Terre. This ties in nicely with the Texas Hold Em Charity Poker Tournament just held Saturday, June 7, at the Turn1 Bar and Grill near Galmey. Beginning at 1 p.m., players from all over the area arrived to try their hand at the game, all in the name of raising funds for the Wheatland Settlers Village. In addition to playing cards, listening to music and enjoying the general atmosphere, meals of pulled pork, baked beans, salads, chips, apple crisps and homemade cookies were available. As stated, this was fundraiser for the Wheatland Settlers Village.

Learn to carve, earn a scholarship

The Lake of the Ozarks Woodcarvers Cub is a local organization of approximately 80 woodcarvers who enjoy the craft and want to promote it in the community. They have developed a mentorship program …

Beauty Of The Ozarks

Recently, members of Hickory County Master Gardeners visited the Springfield Botanical Gardens, where they were able to enjoy the beauty of Southwest Missouri and a larger scale. In addition to taking in some picturesque scenery, they took part in a tram tour that they called a “great way to get an overview of the grounds.” Members of the Hickory County Master Gardeners, who are sponsored by the University of Missouri Extension and responsible for the care and upkeep of beautification projects throughout Hickory County, highly recommended that everyone visit the Springfield Botanical Gardens. They also wished to thank everyone who supported their recent plant sale. Master Gardener Pam Bennett provided a host of photos from their trip, with they wished to share with the Hickory County community. These are displayed on this page.

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Continued From Page 1A While there, this reporter took some time to visit the inside of the Pittsburg Community Center and take in some of the history on display. It is being noted here as a …

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On the left, Liberty Hammer assists Billy Pearson with gathering up his plate Saturday, June 7, during the Hermitage R-IV Alumni Banquet. With being the oldest attending graduate from Hermitage High School, Pearson was given the honor of eating first. The pulled pork and pulled chicken meal was catered by Hickory Pit BBQ. On the right, guests take a moment to look over the collection of Hermitage High School yearbooks on display in the gymnasium.

At the Alumni Banquet

Don’t Miss the Cruise Ins

As a reminder, Hickory County car fans have been holding regular Cruise-Ins in Wheatland and Hermitage …
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Ultimate Fan Experience at Lucas Oil

Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland will offer someone the Ultimate Fan Experience this upcoming weekend. …

Settler’s Village Poker Run

The first ever Wheatland Settlers Village Poker Run has been set for Saturday, July 12. Games of …
Garage Sales Held in Pittsburg Volunteers Needed To Maintain Historic Structure

The Pittsburg Community Building is in need of help. This was the message conveyed to The Index on …
First Ever Wheatland Harvest Festival Car Show this Saturday

The Wheatland Harvest Festival Committee will host its first ever Car Show/Swap Meet this week on …
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Obituaries

Vernon Dee Keesee, 86

Vernon Dee Keesee, age 86, of Pittsburg, MO passed away June 9, 2025 at his home. He was born September 1, 1938 at Urbana, MO., the son of Alfred and Bessie Evelyn (Hodges) Keesee. He …

James Rudolph Diamond, 79

James Rudolph Diamond, 79, of Wheatland, Mo., passed away May 29, 2025. Born on March 28, 1946, in Marshall, Missouri, James was the son of Rudy Diamond and Adelle Cook. A former Marine, …

Wanda Vee Lightfoot

Wanda Vee Lightfoot died May 9, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born July 24, 1933, in Pittsburg, MO, to William Barnard and Imogene (Vaughn) Lipe. She was united in marriage to Billie Dee …

James Bruce Foley, 67

James Bruce Foley, age 67, of Wheatland, MO passed away June 4, 2025 at his home. He was born July 9, 1957 at Kansas City, MO., the son of James M. Foley and Marjorie Ruth …

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Area teams head to Final Four

A quartet of area baseball teams earned berths in the MSHSAA semi-finals following wins in their respective quarter-final games Wednesday, May 28. In class 1, the St. Elizabeth Hornets return to …

Skyline moves on to championship game

The Skyline Lady Tigers punched their ticket to the Class 2 championship game after a close, 42-33 win over Norwood a Mizzou Arena in Columbia Friday, March 14. The Ladies came out strong, …

Hornets, Eagles, Mules advance to Final Four

Three area boys basketball teams have advance to the MSSHAA championshiups following vicotires in quarter-final games Friday, March 7. In Class 1, The St. Elizabeth Hornets came form behind to …

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