St. Cecilia Picnic July 13 in Meta

Meta will be bustling Sunday, July 13 at the St. Cecilia Parish Picnic. The event starts at 11 a.m. at the Citizens’ Civic League Park. The event will feature a buffet style fried …

Slotes celebrate 50th anniversary

Ronnie and Sharon Slote of Eldon will celebrate their 50 th anniversary June 22. The couple were united in marriage June 22, 1975 at the Natural Bridge near Henley. The ceremony was …
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Obituaries
Michael Lee McDanel, 75
Michael Lee McDanel, 75, of Iberia, died Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home.   He was born Nov. 30, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, On Oct. 4, 1969, Michael was united in marriage to Gertrud Klein, …
Stanley Rhodes, 70
Stanley Rhodes, 70, of Eldon, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach.   He was born April 18, 1955, in St. Louis.   On Nov. 6, 2002 in Eldon, he was united in …
Melissa Elaine Bax, 56
Melissa Elaine Bax, 56, of St. Elizabeth, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia.   She was born April 19, 1969, in Jefferson City, a daughter of the late Stanley Louis …
Jim Hale, 80
It is with a mix of sadness and a reminder that life is a wild ride that we announce the passing of Jim Hale, a proud father, a devoted husband to Becky, and a fun-loving grandfather. A passionate …
Frederick G. Evers, 95
Frederick G. Evers, 95, of Mary’s Home, died Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Miller County Nursing Home in Tuscumbia.   He was born Sept. 28, 1929, in Mary’s Home, to the late Conrad A. …
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Wednesday, June 11 – Baked breaded fish, mac & cheese, coleslaw, green beans, fruit, milk. Thursday, June 12 – Polish sausage, bun, scalloped potatoes, sauerkraut, fruit, milk. …

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Sports
Area teams head to Final Four
A quartet of area baseball teams earned berths in the MSHSAA semi-finals following wins in their respective quarter-final games Wednesday, May 28. In class 1, the St. Elizabeth Hornets return to …
Hornets, Eagles advance
Both Eugene and St. elizabeth posted wins to advance in the MSHSAA Baseball playoffs Monday, May 26. In St. Elizabeth, Gavin Williams allowed only four hits and struck out 12 in a 9-1 win over …
Iberia’s Adara Langatua shares a high 10 with her coach Matt Trusty after Langatau’s throw of 40.26 meters in the discus during the MSHSAA Class 2 Girls Track and Field Championships Friday, May 23 in Jefferson City. The throw was good enough to clinch the state championship.
Langatau wins discus
Her first names means “noble” in Hebrew. Iberia’s Adara Langatau was certainly that and a while lot more as won won the discus event at the MSHSAA Class 2 Track and Field …
History
First Lieutenant Gene Robert Goodrick
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Celebrating Flag Day, June 14 Honoring one who fought for it, First Lieutenant Gene Robert Goodrick. “My plane suffered a direct hit. It penetrated the plane just behind the pilot's …
Registration Certificate - Sumpter Gunn received this certificate after completing the registration process with D. R. Harrison, a registrar for the Rock Island. (photo courtesy of Miller County Historical Society Museum)
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
June 5 was declared a National Holiday in 1917. Men ages 21 to 30 were required to register for the draft on this date; the first draft for the Great War to be held in July. Not since the Civil War …
Top caliber inspection – Don Wilson, great-grandson of Bill Wilson (AKA Josie Wales) shows his authentic 1863 muzzleloader to Glen Fraser of Lake Ozark.
Museum kicks off season with Heritage Day festivities
The Miller County Historical Society's Heritage Day was held Saturday, May 17, in conjunction with opening day of the museum for the summer season. A large crowd gathered throughout the day, and …
Opinion
BERNSKOETTER’S REPORT
Extra Session This week the governor has called the General Assembly back in for an extra session. In addition to re-examining aspects of a budget bill that contains tens of millions of …
GINNY’S GLIMPSES
Americans are great at engineering feats. One of the greatest took generations to complete. I consider the linking of nearly every home and business to each other via the telephone system a great …
WILLARD HALEY CAPITOL REPORT
Even though our 2025 Legislative Session ended last week, I am continuing to describe the “Truly Agreed and Finally Passed” legislation. If you would like to see a complete list of these …
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Wednesday, May 28 – Meatloaf/gravy, roll, mashed potatoes, peas, fruit, milk. Thursday, May 29 – Baked chicken, mac & cheese, loaded baked potato, green beans, fruit, milk. …

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Eldon council discusses sidewalk, purchases sewer truck, equipment

In a brief meeting Tuesday night, May 27, Eldon city officials heard a presentation on the planned sidewalk along the south side of East North Street, approved the purchase of a flusher truck and …

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