July 19, 2026
Central Methodist University’s Heather Trytsman, from Walker, Mo., was one of over 500 CMU students to graduate in the spring. Graduates included students from Central’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CGES). This comprises CMU’s main campus in Fayette, extended locations and online programs. Trytsman earned a
On Saturday, Oct. 7, Vernon County 4-H will host the 54th Annual 4-H Chicken BBQ. This is the major fundraiser for the 4-H program in Vernon County. 4-H members have tickets for sale at this time and tickets are also available at the Extension Office in the Vernon County Courthouse. Come out and enjoy at
Sunday Band program to be held at Community Springs Nursing Home Everyone had fun last Saturday as the Band celebrated Christmas in July. We played Christmas music and Santa, Mrs. Claus and a cute little elf dropped by for a visit to our lovely park. The bandstand was decorated with lights and decorations. We’d like
On Friday, Aug. 4, the Mo-Kan Square Dancers will hold a dance with Jay Wright calling from 7:30 to 10 p.m in the Home Ec Building at the Vernon County Fairgrounds Nevada. Admission is $5 per adult dancer and $3 per youth dancer. All area dancers and interested persons are invited. For more information, call
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians On Thursday, July 20, I attended the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of the West Central Missouri Community Action Agency (WCMCAA) at the Appleton City Park. Dedicated to empowering people to make positive change by coordinating and administering resources, WCMCAA offers a variety of services including: Community Development, Community Empowerment, Early Childhood Education,
After President Donald Trump announced significant changes to Department of Defense policy Wednesday, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.) released the following statement: “President Trump’s decision today to rescind Obama’s transgender military policy has the best interests of the military in mind, and I thank him for taking this decisive action,” saidCongresswoman Vicky Hartzler, who serves on
A recently completed assessment of University of Missouri Extension found that with an annual investment of $86 million (2016), MU Extension generated dividends totaling nearly $950 million. The findings are part of a report developed by TEConomy Partners LLC. The report and other documents from a statewide needs assessment for MU Extension are available at
by U.S. Senator Roy Blunt President Trump was sworn into office six months ago. Senate Democrats have had plenty of time to come to terms with the election results. Unfortunately, they are channeling their disappointment through the confirmation process by engaging in an unprecedented level of obstruction of President Trump’s well-qualified nominees. It’s nearly August,
Total donations for 2016 – $355. Upkeep and mowing – $250 (Thank you Nathaniel Shehann). Interest on CD – $28.69. Donations for 2017 in loving memory of Ruby Janes – $165. Balance $2,376.54. Donations can be sent to: Nelda Coleman 3295 S. 175 Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744. 417/296-3997.
Marriage Applications: Recorder of Deeds Office St. Clair County Gregory Scott Huggins and Jillian Rae Sonich Dillon Robert Bell and Lynsey Morgan Garlett
