City of Camdenton taking care of business

City of Camdenton officials reported department activity in utilities, business licensing and development, code enforcement and other city services at their Tuesday, Sept. 16, Board of Aldermen …
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School of the Osage reports progress on student achievement, safety and community programs

The School of the Osage (SOTO) Board of Education (BOE) heard a progress report on student achievement at their Tuesday, Sept. 15, meeting. The report covered the areas of career and technical …

Obituaries
Janice Miracle, 87 
Janice Miracle, 87, of Osage Beach, Missouri, passed away on September 25, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
David Curtis Huber, 69 
David Curtis Huber, 69, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away September 24, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Todd E. Peterson, 67 
Todd E. Peterson, 67, of Roach, Missouri passed away September 23, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Virgina Kay Shook Dorn
Ginny Dorn was born August 12, 1946, to Bernie Shook and Thelma Whitehurst Shook who passed September 26, 2026, after several years of failing health. During her childhood, her family lived in …
Christine Jasper, 78 
Christine Jasper, 78, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away on September 18, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Sports
Lady Indians softball making history, celebrating milestones
The Osage Lady Indians continued their strong season last week, picking up a pair of wins that included a program-first victory and a milestone performance from senior pitcher Annaniya Blackmon. …
Osage, Camdenton cruise to Friday night football wins
Both Lake Area football teams returned to the win column Friday night with convincing victories. Osage handled longtime rival Eldon 47-7 at home while Camdenton traveled to Columbia and blanked …
Lady Lakers hand Osage first loss of the season, 5-4
Camdenton handed Osage its first loss of the season Monday, Sept. 21, edging the Lady Indians 5-4 in a Lake Area girls tennis showdown at Osage.   The Lady Indians entered the match …
Macks Creek’s Brooke Downing reaches 500 career strikeouts
The number 500 represents much more than a statistic for Macks Creek senior softball pitcher Brooke Downing.   Downing reached the milestone Sept. 10 during Macks Creek’s 10-5 victory …
Vacation News

Day Trippin’ Grand Style in Boonville

  Boonville is a town full of historical elegance that has not faded away from years of industrialization. The Missouri River which is nestled up to the town holds all the history that Boonville …

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Mid-County Fire Protection District and Camdenton Police August Activity

Mid-County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Scott Frandsen reported fire district activity during August to the Camdenton Board of Aldermen at their Tuesday, Sept. 16, Board of Aldermen meeting. …

Razing the old to bring new life to the city

At their Sept. 22 board meeting, Lake Ozark aldermen approved the first reading of an ordinance that will allow demolition of 23 blighted properties in the city, including the Shoreland Hotel and …

Nitrate toxicity detected in Miller County Johnsongrass

Livestock producers in Miller County should be alert to the risk of nitrate toxicity in forage. High nitrate levels have already been detected in Johnsongrass in Miller County, and producers are …

ALDI breaks ground on new store in Camdenton

  The City of Camdenton is pleased to announce the groundbreaking of a new 20,000-square-foot ALDI grocery store, marking another significant investment in the community and strengthening …

Frank’s Fall Swap coming Oct. 1-4 in Versailles

By the time the sun comes up over the Ozark hills, deals will already be made. Squawks, bleats and barks will mix with the chatter of bargain hunters, vendors and the mouthwatering aromas drifting …

Partner in Pink: support breast cancer patients during Pinktober

Every person facing a cancer diagnosis deserves access to the very best care, close to the people and places that bring them comfort. That’s why Lake Regional Health Foundation invites you to …
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City of Camdenton to take over management of airport

The City of Camdenton will take over management of the Camdenton Memorial-Lake Regional Airport after Mayor John McNabb cast the deciding vote against seeking proposals from private Fixed Base …

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