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0-3 MONTH GIRLS: 1st Emma Moore, Parents; Madlyn Flaherty and Chris Moore. 2nd Jaqueline Lane, Parents; Michael and Tammy Lane. 3rd Alana Barr, Parents; Phillip and Tammy Barr.

JC Penney Days Baby Show Contest winners

JC Penney Days Baby and Mr. and Miss JC Penney Contest was hosted by The Ark Child Care and Pre-School and sponsored by Christa Horne American Family Insurance.

Deer create hazards for Missouri motorists.

Watch For Deer!

Colonel Sandra K. Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists this time of year. Last year, drivers in Missouri experienced 4,604 traffic crashes where deer-vehicle strikes occurred. One deer...

Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15

St. Joseph Gun & Knife Show Returns to the Civic Arena

Looking to prepare for this year’s hunting season, add to your collection, or be proactive in meeting your safety needs? Come out to the St. Joseph Gun & Knife Show to shop hundreds of tables full of guns, ammo and knives on October 14th & 15th at the St. Joseph Civic Arena. There will be...

Lower insurance rates would make everyone happy.

Going across state lines will lower insurance costs

Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement praising the Trump administration, which is reportedly proposing to go across state lines for insurance purchases via executive and regulatory action: "Allowing across state lines health insurance sales...

A seat belt is your best defense in a vehicle crash.

Seat Belt Usage on the Rise

According to a recent survey, more Missourian’s are making the smart choice to buckle up. With sixty-five percent of Missouri’s traffic crash fatalities involving an unbelted driver or passenger, this increase could result in many lives saved. The 2017 Missouri Seat Belt Usage Survey final report,...

Opt for healthier choices this halloween.

How to Make Halloween Healthier for You and Your Children

By Dr. Kim Perry wellness director and medical director, UnitedHealthcare of Missouri Halloween can be scary. Ghosts, ghouls and goblins abound, but the most frightening part of Halloween might be how many calories our children bring home in their trick-or-treat bags. The candy in an average trick-...

Citizen gives Kidder council an earful

The Kidder City Council had cancelled their meeting on Sept. 7th and rescheduled it on the 21st. With a sparse attendance, what started out as being a peaceful assembly quickly turned into an attack on code enforcement the city council. After listening to Ray Carlton’s plan to move the vehicles at...

Best of Show was awarded to Linda Schwaninger with her beautiful quilt.

Twisted Stitchers hold annual quilt show

The Twisted Stitchers held their annual quilt show during JC Penney Days in Hamilton. The quilts were displayed a the Federated Church and there were winners in several categories decided by the voting public. The quilt guild appreciates everyone's participation in this year's show. Also, a special...

National Walk Your Dog Week in October

National Walk Your Dog Week (October 1 to 7), which aims to address canine behavior issues and canine obesity, is a great opportunity for you and your pup to get outside and enjoy the green spaces around you – a message Lucky the TurfMutt shares year-round. “Getting outside to play in my yard and...

Tax plan must be big enough to stimulate economy

Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning today issued the following statement on the latest tax plan offered by President Donald Trump and the GOP Congress: "Ronald Reagan's signature 1981 tax cut amounted to 2.89 percent of GDP over the four years post-enactment, with stimulative...