CADV receives $6,000 grant from ALTA

The American Land Title Association (ALTA) Good Deeds Foundation announced it has awarded $6,000 to Citizens Against Domestic Violence in Camdenton. Chris Cisar at Arrowhead Title, Inc. in Lake Ozark …
Camdenton seniors, cornerback Johnny Semau (No. 88) along with safeties Kaidyn Bowen (No. 0) and Lukas Routh (No. 4) work to bring down a Columbia-Hickman Kewpie during the 35-30 homecoming win on Friday, Oct. 11, at Bob Shore Stadium.

Durnin powers Camdenton past Hickman on Homecoming

The Camdenton football team beat CMAC Conference foe Columbia-Hickman 38-21 during its homecoming game led by senior quarterback Karson Durnin who scored five touchdowns on Friday, Oct. 11, held at Bob Shore Stadium.
Obituaries
Sybil Lorraine (Moore) McCombs, 76
Sybil Lorraine (Moore) McCombs (76) passed peacefully into heaven on September 30, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph …
Mary Lou Edwards, 95
Mary Lou Edwards, age 95, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away on October 12, 2024, at Lake Parke Senior Living. She was born on November 11, 1928, in Grovespring, Missouri; a daughter of Claude Newton …
Mary Kathryn Iiams Pittman, 81
Mary Kathryn Iiams Pittman, daughter of Smith H. and Geneva (Foster) Iiams was born November 20, 1942 at Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Osage Beach …
Kathleen Ann Sherrill, 70,
Kathleen Ann Sherrill, 70, of Cape Coral, FL, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy was born September 14, 1954, to Talley Earl Wilkerson and Ruth …
Patricia Ann “Patti” (Milcherska) Stiegman, 79
Patricia Ann “Patti” (Milcherska) Stiegman, age 79, passed away at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri on Sunday, October 6, 2024, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was …
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Miller County receives final inspection report on swinging bridge

By Vicki Wood The Miller County Commission has received the final pre-construction inspection report required by the Missouri Department of Transportation on the state of the Brumley Auglaize …

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Averie Hotle
Hotle Earns Athlete of the Week Honors
Camdenton distance runner Averie Hotle has been named Lake Sun Athlete of the Week for her contributions to the Lady Lakers cross country team at the Laker Relays from Oct. 11-12 held at Collins Farm during the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6.
Osage dominates Hallsville
The Indians from School of the Osage came out victorious over the Indians from Hallsville 52-16 on Friday, Oct. 4, at Hallsville High School. 
Lakers fall short at Rock Bridge 35-30
The Camdenton football team fell to Rock Bridge 35-30 in a close CMAC Conference match up on Friday Oct. 4, in Columbia, Mo.
History
Loss of A Treasure- The old Preston School House, which has stood since the early 20th Century and saw many older citizens pass through its doors, was destroyed in an electrical fire late Monday, July 8. Firefighters fought until Tuesday afternoon to save the historical structure, but it was a total loss. The LOTO Life boat dock manufacturing company was also located there, which means a loss of jobs for the community. Preston’s school building stopped being used once Skyline was formed in 1958.
Preston School House Burns
One of the longest standing and most historical buildings in Hickory County is gone. The old Preston School House, located just off Highway 54 and in the heart of the Village of Preston, was …
Opinion
Death of the lodging tax will kill tourism at Lake of the Ozarks
Death of the lodging tax will kill tourism at Lake of the Ozarks By Merlyn Vandervort Over 30 years ago, the three counties that surround Lake of the Ozarks (Camden, Miller & Morgan) …
Neighborhood News

Eldon FFA hog roast, work auction Oct. 5

The Eldon FFA chapter will host its annual hog roast and work auction Saturday, Oct. 5, in the high school commons. The meal will be served from 3:30 to 7 p.m., with curbside service available. …

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Woods Supermarket building for sale

The Woods Supermarket building in Eldon is for sale. According to postings by multiple real estate companies, the property at 1002 S. Aurora Street is for sale at a price tag of $2.1 million. …

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