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Month: February 2025

It’s Your Call for Feb. 12

What will happen to it? Please tell us what’s going to happen to East Hills Shopping Center. They’re down to six retailers inside. And about the same number on the periphery. I just wonder when it’s gonna be torn down, which would be a very sad affair for Saint Joe. Should’ve believed him Donald Trump

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Late Notices, Feb. 12, 2025

Late Notices Marcia L. Frede ROCK PORT, Mo. -Marcia L. Frede, 95, Rock Port, Missouri, died Feb. 9, 2025. Funeral 11 a.m. Feb. 17 Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. Open visitation 10 a.m. Feb. 16, Minter Funeral Chapel. Family visitation 10 to 11 a.m Monday, prior to service. Arrangements: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port. www.minterfuneralchapels.com

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City manager job open in Maryville

Maryville, Missouri, is looking for a new city manager. City Manager Greg McDanel has submitted his resignation after 13 years of service, and March 7 will be his last day. City officials cited millions in grant funding secured, expanded public-private partnerships and enhanced quality-of-life initiatives as highlights of McDanel’s tenure. “It has been the honor

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I have 40 raincoats!

Submitted by Lisa Vige Bostick “What’s with all the coats?” my husband asks. “How many jackets does one person need?” my daughter mumbles. These are some of the many voices I hear as I gaze into my coat closet. I know it’s ridiculous to own so many coats. I know there are people in some

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We get what we settle for

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post Kent and Gary were born just five days apart. Their families lived near each other and were of similar means. They weren’t just playmates and classmates, they were cousins and best friends. Their interests were very closely aligned. It was often said throughout the first 18 years of their

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Recipe corner: Southern Spoon Bread

By Grandma’s Best-Loved RecipesSubmitted by Mary Bailey This recipe is delicious and makes six servings. Southern Spoon Bread 4 eggs, separated 3 cups milk 1 cup yellow cornmeal 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

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Upcoming events

Byergo Angus 75th Anniversary Sale, Feb. 15 in Savannah, Missouri. https://www.facebook.com/byergo.angus Family Day at the Pony Express National Museum on Mon, Feb. 17 in St. Joseph, Missouri. www.facebook.com/PonyExpressNationalMuseum Donkey’s Tack & Horse Sale, 10 a.m. March 1 in Maryville, Missouri B&S Equipment Auction, Sat, March 8 in Gallatin, Missouri Sampson Cattle Company Bull Sale, Sat,

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A day’s end routine

By Mark LaneSubmitted to Corner Post Almost every night, often just after the kids go to bed, I step outside to survey my little kingdom. It’s my time to reflect and plan. Without fail, I wind up fascinated by simple things around me, and the twists and turns that led me to this point. A

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A tip of the hat

By Ernest White | Submitted to Corner Post In the beginning there was Elia. With the purchase of a single cow (Elia of South Oaks) and two of her daughters, Forrest Byergo laid the foundation on which his new Angus herd would be built in Barnard, Missouri. Clearly, it was a rock-solid foundation, as Byergo

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Food Checkout Day

For the average American, February 9 is Food Checkout Day. That’s the point in the year when the family has earned enough income to pay for their groceries for the entire year. It is a reflection of income, taxes and food prices. The United States is among the earliest of nations to reach this milestone,

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Late Notices, Feb. 11, 2025

Late Notices Ernest S. Iverson HIAWATHA, Kan. -Ernest S. “Ernie” Iverson, 73, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Feb. 8, 2025. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com James E. Oldridge HIAWATHA, Kan. – James E. Oldridge, 72, of Hiawatha, Kansas, died Feb. 9, 2025. www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com Jesse Sykes Jesse Sykes, St. Joseph, died Feb. 6, 2025. Funeral Friday, noon at New Hope Baptist

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