• Marriage License

    in Hickory County from the office of Pamela Hutton, Recorder. Patrick Mikle Renfrow to Deana Lashea …

  • Looking Back

    November 12, 1925 G.W. Britton is having him a new garage built , carpenter’s Noah Martin of …

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church to Host Community Blood Drive Wednesday, Nov. 18

St. Bernadette Catholic Church will partner with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. The blood drive will be held at St. …

Obituaries
Jane Crawford, 80
Norma Jane Crawford, age 80, of Stockton, MO passed away October 31, 2026 at Lake Stockton Healthcare, Stockton, MO.   She was the daughter of G.R. Bonner and Lula Fay (Whitworth) Bonner, born …
Cheryl Ann Sliffe, 77
Cheryl Ann Sliffe, 77, of Bolivar, Missouri, departed this life on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Parkview Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, MO. Cheryl was born August 26, 1949, to Stanley and Elaine …
Judy Warren Scott, 80
Judy Warren Scott went to be with our Lord October 29, 2026, in Springfield, MO. Judy was born in Birmingham, AL, January 3, 1946, to the late James and Kathleen (Brunson) Warren. At the time of her …
Flint Nickel, 81
Flint Nickel, 81, was born February 12, 1945, on the Nickel farm east of Osceola. He passed away November 1, 2026, after a long illness. His parents were Russell and Waneita Nickel. He had one …
Sally L Fleenor, 100
Sally L Fleenor, age 100, of Wheatland, MO passed away November 1, 2026 at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO. Sally was born May 10, 1926 in Colorado City, TX to Frederico and Refugio Lujan. …
Sports
Hornets Cross Country Teams Qualify for State; Lady Hornets Claim District Championship
The Hornets cross country teams are headed to the state competition following an outstanding performance at the district meet. The Lady Hornets captured the District Championship, marking the …
Alyssa Corley and Lilee Minzes
Wheatland XC results from PCL meet at Mack’s Creek
Wheatland High School girls Lilee Minzes - 23:14.4, 3rd place, All Conference Alyssa Corley - 24:35.21, 7th place, All Conference, PR Wheatland High School boys Ruger Sopher - …

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