Iberia finances show slight deficit

Principal payments on the water and sewer bonds place the city of Iberia slightly in the hole for the first half of fiscal year 2024-2025. For the prior of April through September, the city …

High Point community seeks donations for storm siren

The High Point community is in need of an outdoor warning system in the event of a tornado or attack, but needs your help. Marcus Brubaker, chairman of the High Point Community Renewal …
Obituaries
George Richard Holtmeyer, 79
George Richard Holtmeyer, 79, of St. Elizabeth, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at his home.   He was born in Tuscumbia Dec. 12, 1944, a son of the late Alphonse John and Regina Katerina …
Karen Edith Sanders, 63
Karen Edith Sanders, 63, of Eldon, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, at Lake Regional Health Systems in Osage Beach.   She was born July 29, 1961, in Kansas City, a daughter of the late Lewis B. and …
Karl Emil Edwin Eatherton, 47
Karl Emil Edwin Eatherton, 47, of Iberia, died, surrounded by loved ones Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.   He was born in St. Louis Nov. 5, 1976, a son of Norman and Mary (Meine) Eatherton.   On May …
Eugene “Gene” Arthur White, 90
Eugene “Gene” Arthur White, 90, of Tuscumbia, died at Oct. 16, 2024, at his home.   He was born in Hutchinson, Kan. to Earl Frederick and Elva Fay White. In 1952, Gene married …
Bruce E. Gibbs, 64
Bruce E. Gibbs, 64, of Eldon, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at his home.   He was born Nov. 1959, in Festus, a son of the late Glenn E. and Ella Mae (McClanahan) Gibbs.   On March 10, 1984 …
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Senior wide receiver Landon Childs (No. 3) reels in a 11-yard touchdown in the third quarter during the 41-22 win over Eldon on Friday, Sept. 20, at the SOTO Athletic Complex.
Indians tame Mustangs 41-22
The School of the Osage football team embraced the underdog mentality and beat its arch-rival Eldon 41-22 on Friday, Sept. 20, at the SOTO Athletic Complex.
District assignments revealed
The Missouri State High School Activities Association reveled its class and district assignments for several of its fall sports Friday, Aug. 30, to coincide with the opening off the 2024 fall sports …
Cornhole tourney Sept. 7 at High Point
It’s time to hone your cornhole skills and head to High Point School. The High Point seventh and eighth grade will host their annual cornhole tournament Saturday, Sept. 7, with youth and …
History
Wright Cave
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A mile and a half west of Brumley, near Glaize Creek is Wright, or Brumley, Cave. The entrance is 15 feet high and 40 feet wide. At 20 feet from the mouth the width contracts to 20 feet. The depth is …
The Hawk Family
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The Hawk Family The Hawk family has an interesting history. They were originally members of a small tribe of "light skinned" indigenous Americans located in South Dakota. The tribe migrated and …
Treasured donation - A painting of the Homer C. Wright by artist Sandra Smith was donated to the Miller County Museum by the Wright family. Pictured are: Sue and Phil Wright, Bamber Wright, Jack and Ann Wright.
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
The steamer Homer C. Wright by C.B. Wright The steamer Homer C. Wright began her maiden trip from Tuscumbia to Hoecker on March 3, 1920. The boat was loaded with 478 sacks of wheat at Capps …
Olean Street Fair 1909
MILLER COUNTY HISTORY
Vintage look at Olean Olean’s street fairs were recalled by Herbert H. Allee, former Olean resident. The date was September 11, 1909. “Seventy years ago, I was in the first …
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Roustabouts Before the Civil War, most of the men who worked on the Osage River steamboats loading and unloading cargo were slaves. These men remained on call for duty day and night, sleeping …
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Rebuilding Stronger Natural disasters leave a lasting mark on communities, and for Missouri, the Great Flood of 1993 changed the landscape of agriculture for years to come. As floodwaters …
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Low sun angles. Right now, they are bothering me if I am driving in the early morning or during the dinner hour.   Gradually, as days get shorter with winter approaching, that is changing. But, …
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Missouri’s Supply Chain Highway Imagine a local hardware store that’s been serving our community for generations. This family-owned business relies on a steady supply of tools, …
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By the time you read this, Ben and I will have been vaccinated for covid again, as well as the flu. Either shot may not protect you completely but tend to keep you from having a severe case. Both …
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Harvesting Missouri’s Best Fall is a time of tradition, and like many of you, I look forward to the season—cooler weather, cheering on the Chiefs, and enjoying fall festivities with …
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With winter looming, is your home prepared for the cold?

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