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 …
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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 …

Obituaries
Raymond Eugene Watkins Sr., 84
Raymond Eugene Watkins Sr., 84, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away September 30, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Jerry P. Konwinski, 80 
Jerry P. Konwinski, 80, of Tuscumbia, Missouri passed away September 30, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. 
David Curtis Huber
David Curtis Huber was born January 1, 1957 and died September 24, 2026, in his home outside of Camdenton, Missouri. David had been in poor health for several years.   David was a very good …
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.
Sports
Gravois Mills’ Hillbilly Hammer prepares for bare knuckle fight in Australia
Sam Shewmaker, also known as the Hillbilly Hammer, has never been afraid to go where few fighters have gone before.  In 2018, the Gravois Mills native was one of just eight fighters from …
Hotle takes first at Cross Country Dam Invitational
Camdenton senior Averie Hotle turned in a standout performance Saturday, winning the large-school girls race at the 20th annual Mark Sabala Cross Country Dam Invitational on Saturday at Pomme De …
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 …
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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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 …

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 …

Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home named 2026 NFDA Best of the Best Award recipient

Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home has earned the 2026 National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Award and has been selected as one of only five funeral homes to receive NFDA’s …

Sunrise Beach Board discusses road bids, sewer projects

The Sunrise Beach Trustee Board meeting was held on Wednesday, Sept. 9. It was explained how a bid that went out for Cochran Engineering who oversees the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) …

Bikefest raises $7,225 for Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club

The Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest 2026 helped raise $7,225 for the Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club, which supports children and youth living in poverty in the Lake area. Members of the Jesters of …

Idiots Club provides nearly $300,000 in assistance this year, $1.9 million since 2014

The School of the Osage reviewed the Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club fiscal year report at their Tuesday, Sept. 15, meeting. The report showed the club has continued its mission of helping area …
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10th annual Veterans Memorial Ride sets participation record

The 10th Annual Veteran’s Memorial Ride was on Friday, Sept. 18, at Zack Wheat American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach. 432 Riders participated in the annual ride, the largest ever. …

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