June 15, 2025
There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: The Declaration of Independence, which forged our national identity and the United States Constitution, which set forth the framework for the federal government that is still in use today. While Independence Day is a beloved national holiday, fewer people know about Constitution Week, an annual
John Marshall pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections for the crime of statutory sodomy. The defendant will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before becoming eligible for parole.
A hit and run driver killed Billy J. Willis, 60, Sheldon, at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, on Hwy. DD 10 miles southeast of Nevada who was riding a bicycle. According to the report by Cpl. Baird of the Highway Patrol, the mishap occurred when the unknown driver struck Mr. Willis in the rear knocking
Carol Rosalie Julian, 82, El Dorado Springs, died on Sept. 14, 2017, after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. She was born on Jan. 7, 1935, to Alfred and Gladys (Andes) Preston in Independence, MO. On Feb. 11, 1952, she was united in marriage with Arthur Junior Julian. Together they raised three children
Carl Robert “PeeWee” Murry, 58, of El Dorado Springs, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Carl was born Jan. 2, 1959 in Harrisonville, the son of Eugene and Bonnie (Rector) Murry. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1977 and worked as a welder in the
Graveside services for Ruby Belcher Benner will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, held in Hazel Dell Cemetery.
Clara Louise Mallicoat, 94, passed away peacefully Sept. 16, 2017, in the Nevada Medicalodge surrounded by loved ones and many friends. She was born May 5, 1923, in Kansas City to Lyndon Elmer and Pauline Opal (Flinn) Kuntz. Being raised in Kansas City, she was baptized at an early age; and then graduated from Rosedale
If you plan to plant a new tree in your yard or field, now is the time to do it according to Patrick Byers, a horticulture specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Fall tends to be a better time of year to plant trees because the soil is warm enough to support root growth. There
Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, Virgil City, will change its preaching Sundays to first and third Sundays beginning Oct. 1, due to a scheduling issue. Sunday School every Sunday (except 5th Sunday) begins at 10 a.m. Preaching: morning service at 11 a.m.; evening service at 5:30 p.m. Directions from El Dorado Springs: South on Hwy. 32,
Thank you so much for all the cards and kind messages in honor of my 92nd birthday. I was completely shocked and am truly grateful. Evelyn Harvey
