Two-man race for Morgan County Sheriff

Two men (both Republicans) are vying for Morgan County Sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary. There are no Democrat party candidates. Below are their profiles. Bill DiMarsico Bill DiMarsico …

Two vie for Miller County First District commissioner

Two men are vying for Miller County First District Commissioner in the Republican primary Aug. 6. Below are their profiles. Don Abbett Don Abbett of Tuscumbia is seeking re-election as …
Obituaries
Janet Mae Lowry, 73
Janet Mae Lowry, 73 of Eldon, died Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home.   She was born Nov.8, 1950, in Lexington, Neb., a daughter of the late Pearl Jesse and Helen Agnes (Trefethen) Wehrli. …
Gisela Costigan, 92
Gisela Costigan, 92 of Brumley, died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Rock Island Assisted Living Center in Eldon.   She was born Feb. 19, 1932, a daughter of the late Richard Martin and Olga (Hampel) …
 Richard Dale Peterson, 68,
  Richard Dale Peterson, 68, of Versailles, died June 25, 2024.   He was born Aug. 2, 1955, a son of the late Delbert and Jerretta (Jobe) Peterson. Mr. Peterson served in the United …
 James Ralph Polly, 79
  James Ralph Polly, 79, of Jefferson City, died peacefully Saturday, July 20, 2024. James (Jim) was born March 31, 1946, in Russellville, to the late John E. and Lillian M. (Farris) Polly. …
JoAnn Pierce
JoAnn Pierce, age 91, of Jefferson City, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Oak Tree Villa in Jefferson City.   She was born in Darlington, on September 17, 1932, daughter of the …
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Four candidates for 26th Circuit Judge seat

Four candidates are vying for 26 th Circuit Judge n the Aug. 6 Republican primary. The district covers Miller, Morgan, Moniteau, Camden and Laclede counties. The Advertiser received profile …

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Sports
Splashes and showers – Swimmers, parents and friends watch the Mid-Missouri Championship meet Saturday, July 13. Swimmers contended with rain and a lightning delay during the first part of the meet with the rain ending about 1 p.m.
Dolphins hit Mid-Mo championship waters
The Eldon Dolphins bested stormy waters Saturday, with three swimmers taking top honors at the Mid-Missouri Conference Championships at the Eldon Aquatic Center. Jacqueline Moroski, 13, was …
LOZ Legends Team Black 12u after beating the Illinois Celtics 2-1 to capture win No. 50 at the 2024 Ballin' and Brawling' tournament on June 30, held at Ballparks National. Pictured not in order: Rayce Mitchell, Colten Krantz, Jacob Hollandsworth, Ethan Lucas, Chantz Doran, Asher Boone, Harper Humphrey, Colten Davis, Will Davis, Nash Wilber, Kelby Watts, Ryder Opie. Coaches: Keith Lucas, Michael Mitchell, Adam Boone and Jason Hollandsworth.
Local youth baseball team notches Legendary 50 wins
Lake area youth baseball team the LOZ Legends Black 12u won its 50th game of the season during the Ballin’ & Brawlin’ youth baseball tournament on June 30, held at Ballparks National.
Youth soccer ID Session coming to Osage High School
The United Capital City Soccer Club has partnered with the Lake of the Ozarks Soccer Association (LOSA) to host a youth soccer ID session on July 11, held at the Osage High School Football Field.  
History
Byron Hix holding his battle scarred helmet. [from the Miller County Autogram]
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
July 19th had been on the minds of Americans for several weeks. The first drawing for the WWI draft took place one hundred years ago. Miller County was to furnish 69 men for the service, but two …
Bat Cave near Crabtree Cave. Miller County Museum. Steamboat is the J.R. Wells.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Multiple sources state that he was a Confederate recruiter. The reason he was sent to the southern Cole/northern Miller County area may lie in the events of July 1861. There was a meeting at the end …
Tuscumbia Band
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
July 4th, 1917 - American troops marched through Paris to declare publicly, "Lafayette, we are here!" With the first drawing for the Army draft just weeks away, Miller County families were displaying …
3rd Regiment Infantry Missouri Volunteers, Missouri State Museum
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
In May 1861, the womenfolk of the families of Hawkins and Robinson, having torn old dresses of vivid colors into proper strips, made of the cloth a National Flag – the first Stars and Stripes …
Ernest L. and Helen T. Taylor,
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
One hundred years ago Miller County parents were fighting an ongoing battle for an education for their children. Missouri law said a school district had to provide a “colored school” if …
Opinion
BLAINE’S BULLETIN
Protecting Our Democracy Over the last week, many of us have had time to reflect on last Saturday’s events at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Penn. A despicable and …
BLAINE’S BULLETIN
Summer in Missouri is one of the best times of the year. From Fourth of July celebrations to watching baseball or attending family cookouts, there is always something to do around the Third District. …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
I’m certainly glad the attempt on former President Trump’s life was unsuccessful, and every other American ought to be too, regardless of political ideology. Political speech and …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
A billion (A BILLION) dollars worth of planned spending was recently cut from the Missouri budget by Gov. Mike Parson. I probably don’t agree with all his cuts but the fact that he found $1 …
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Rocky Mount fire chief to retire at end of the year

Rocky Mount Fire Protection District Chief Kevin Hurtubise has announced he will retire the end of this year. The board accepted Hurtubise’ letter of resignation (effective Dec. 31, 2024) …

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Vernon Publishing acquires three newspapers

The Vernon Publishing family is growing. Publisher Trevor Vernon has announced the acquisition of three small market Missouri newspapers. The company has purchased the St. Clair Courier in …

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