Day Trippin’ The Beaman Monster

Taking a spooky day trip from the Lake heads us toward an old town just 10 miles northeast of Sedalia. The little community of Beaman holds one of the longest running scary legends in our state. …
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Lake Arts Council to “Swing Through the Night” with 1940s-inspired fundraiser

The Lake Arts Council invites the community to step back in time and celebrate the music, spirit and patriotism of the 1940s at “Swingin’ Through the Night,” a special fundraising  …

Obituaries
Leonard Watts, 64
Leonard Watts, 64, passed away October 17, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
David Edward Goldberg, 68
David Edward Goldberg, 68, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away October 11, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri. 
Francis Marsh, 92 
Francis Marsh, 92, of Roach, Missouri passed away October 13, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Martha Anne Kotanchick, 88
Martha Anne Kotanchick, 88, of Columbia, MO, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.  Born February 12, 1938, in Kirksville, MO, she was the eldest of three children of Charles E., Jr. …
Timothy Neal Hervey, 77 
Timothy Neal Hervey, 77, of Gravois Mills, Missouri passed away on September 30, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Sports
Osage falls short in Homecoming shootout; Lakers rally for first win against Capital City
Osage’s Homecoming celebration ended in a loss Friday night as the Indians came up just short in a high-scoring Tri-County Conference battle, falling to Boonville 49-42.
Maschino named Lake Sun's Athlete of the Week, Aug. 26
Athlete: Michael Maschino School: Camdenton Sport: Football Grade: Senior Michael Maschino is a senior at Camdenton High School and the starting quarterback on the football team. …
Elliott named Lake Sun's Athlete of the Week, Oct. 7
Tori Elliott has danced for 10 years, since she was two years old.
Hotle named Lake Sun's Athlete of the Week, Oct. 14
Averie Hotle is a senior at Camdenton High School and an asset on the Laker cross country team.
Vacation News

Face the Ozark Howler at Stark Caverns

Deep beneath the Ozarks, the darkness of a cave can make even the smallest sound feel a little more unsettling. This October, visitors to Stark Caverns will have the chance to step into that darkness …

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2026 Camdenton Homecoming king and queen, Maddie Hollingsworth and Jack Johno.

Camdenton celebrates Homecoming festivities with parade, royalty

Young anglers reel in fun at annual Fishing Derby

The Osage Community Elks Lodge #2705 hosted its annual Kids Fishing Derby Saturday, Sept. 12, with more than 90 children ages 5-14 in attendance. The community event introduces young people to …

Osage rallies past California, Camdenton falls to Rock Bridge

It was a tale of two different second halves for the Lake Area’s two football teams this past Friday night.  Osage used a big third quarter to take control before holding off a late …

Camdenton R-III reports higher receipts, stronger August ending balances

The Camdenton R-III School District ended August 2026 with financial balances more than $4.3 million higher than the same month last year. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith White …

Camdenton A+ Program sees growth

Camdenton R-III School District A+ Coordinator Melissa Jackson gave a report on the A+ Program at the Monday, September 14 Board of Education (BOE) meeting. Jackson reported that participation in the …

SOTO celebrates statewide honors and achievements

The School of the Osage (SOTO) Board of Education celebrated several statewide honors recognizing excellence in career and technical education and early childhood education. SOTO teacher Parrie …
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Lake Ozark buying land to add, consolidate services

Lake Ozark’s Public Works Department will finally be operating from one location. Currently, offices and equipment storage are spread out over four different locations. At a special Sept. 28 …

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