Ice cream social July 27 at museum

Area residents can learn about Missouri history, hear some live music and eat ice cream Sunday, July 27 at the Miller County Historical Society ice cream social. The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. …

Eldon Back to School Fair is Wednesday, Aug. 6

With the Fourth of July behind us, a new school year is just around the corner . . . and the Eldon Back to School Fair. The free event for families in the Eldon school district is from 10 a.m. …
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Obituaries
Janet Wyatt, 76
Janet Wyatt, 76, of Brumley, died July 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Sept. 14, 1948, in Crescent, a daughter of Raymond and Opal (Akers) Duncan. Janet was a …
Linda M. Hamacher, 77
Linda M. Hamacher, 77, of Eldon, died Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the University Hospital in Columbia. She was born April 26, 1948, in Olean, a daughter of the late Denver and Hazel (Bunch) Scott. …
 Darrell Ray Moore, 83
  Darrell Ray Moore, 83, of Crocker, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Arrowhead Senior Living, Osage Beach. He was born July 13, 1941, at Upland, Calif., a son of Randall Wright and Avis Beatrice …
Joe D. Rowden, 82
Joe D. Rowden, 82, of Iberia, died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home.   He was born Nov. 27, 1942, a son of the late Charley and Pauline (Berry) Rowden.   On Dec. 22, 1975, Joe was …
Cathy (Scheppers) Barklage, 61
Cathy (Scheppers) Barklage, 61, of Rocky Mount, died at her home Thursday, July 10, 2025. Born Feb. 23, 1964, in Jefferson City, she was the cherished daughter of Gary Scheppers and Elizabeth …
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Area sales tax revenues up

While Miller County numbers were more flat, with just a two percent rise over 2024 sales tax numbers, the area saw a continued rise in sales tax revenues this month. Miller County, spurred by a …

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Sports
Eldon’s Qwentin Kallenbach represented Team Missouri at the 4-H Shooting sports National Championships June 24-26, at Lincoln, Neb. Kallenbach competed in the Air Pistol competition.
Kallenbach, Stark shoot at Nationals
Eldon High School had two of its students competing in the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships June 24-26, inLincoln, Neb. Both students were a part of Team Missouri in their respective …
Top pair - Eldon’s Avery Wells (right) and Haven Evers finished first and second in the 16-18 girls age group Monday, June 30, at the Missouri Junior Tour event at Columbia Country Club.
Wells wins MJT at Columbia CC
The temperatures cooled a little bit, but the golf action stayed hot as the Missouri Junior Tour stopped at Columbia Country Club Monday, June 30 to continue the 2025 series. Local results from …
Dolphins splash at Boonville
The Eldon Dolphins swim team began a busy week with a meet at Boonville Tuesday, July 1.   Dolphins results from the evening were as follows: 100m butterfly (girls open) - Jacqueline …
History
Boots Garage at Bagnell, Mo. in the 1920s
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Operating an early automobile was no easy job. Just starting it was a special art. The first cars didn’t have starters…a hand crank was used to turn the motor over to start the car. The …
For most of the years the park was a popular destination, travel was by wagon, mules, or horses.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
4th of July at Aurora Springs Park [Eldon Advertiser - June 29, 1933] E. H. Shepherd published this memory of a 4th of July celebration in Aurora Springs: Long before daylight on the …
Jerry Marquis working night telegrapher job at Eldon about 1965.
(Photo courtesy of Jerry Marquis)
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
“Send a wire!” The telegraph connected the west coast to the east coast by 1861, bringing an end to the Pony Express. In 1879 citizens asked the Miller County Court to donate a sum of one …
Opinion
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
We’ve all seen the terrible news out of the Texas floods. After the living are rescued many will need housing. The families of the dead will need the care of their communities and will …
WILLARD HALEY CAPITOL REPORT
Even though our 2025 legislative session has ended, I am continuing to describe the “Truly Agreed and Finally Passed” legislation. If you would like to see a complete list of these bills …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Mo. Sen. Josh Hawley seems to have lost his spine once again. As of Monday, he appeared ready to vote in favor of the Big “Beautiful” Bill that may end up closing a number of rural …
Neighborhood News

Area Independence Day celebrations set

Area residents should mark their calendars, as a number of Independence Day events are on tap. In Eldon, plans are in the works for the annual city of Eldon Independence Day celebration Friday, …

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Extreme rainfall hits Miller County

Although no additional information was received from Miller County officials, heavy rains Saturday night into Sunday morning, June 28-29 caused extensive damage due to flooding. Reports in the …

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