Two vie for Miller County First District commissioner

Two men are vying for Miller County First District Commissioner in the Republican primary Aug. 6. Below are their profiles. Don Abbett Don Abbett of Tuscumbia is seeking re-election as …

Four candidates for 26th Circuit Judge seat

Four candidates are vying for 26 th Circuit Judge n the Aug. 6 Republican primary. The district covers Miller, Morgan, Moniteau, Camden and Laclede counties. The Advertiser received profile …
Obituaries
Norma Jane (Edwards) Houston, 98
Norma Jane (Edwards) Houston, daughter of Rome Edwards and Rose (Kumpf) Edwards, was born in a snowstorm at the family farm in Bannister Hollow, Missouri on April 1, 1926. She always enjoyed telling …
Jeffery (Jeff) McCleary, 68
Jeffery (Jeff) McCleary passed away on July 19th, 2024. He was 68 years old.  He was born in Aberdeen, SD on December 10th, 1956, to Janet (Lindsay) McCleary and Maynard McCleary.  He was …
Charlene R. Nielsen, 78
Charlene R. Nielsen, age 78, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri. She was born March 19, 1946 in Tucson, Arizona, a daughter …
Rose Marie Percival, 79
All services for Rose Percival will be held at Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Her family will receive family and friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024. Funeral service …
Nina Lou Flora, 91
Nina Lou Flora, age 91, of Osage Beach, Missouri passed away July 10, 2024, at Lake Regional Hospital. She was born June 2, 1933, in Springfield, Mo.; daughter of John W. and Grace Marie (Ricard) …
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Three vie for second district commissioner

Three men are vying for Miller County Second District Commissioner in the Republican primary Aug. 6. Below are their profiles. Gaylord McDaniel Gaylord McDaniel from Brumley is a …

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Sports
Former Camdenton libero Caitlin Garmany (white shirt) attempts a dig during a practice in the CHS Gymnasium.
Caitlin Garmany signs to play college volleyball
Former Camdenton volleyball player Caitlin Garmany recently signed to continue her playing career at Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly. 
LOZ Legends Team Black 12u after beating the Illinois Celtics 2-1 to capture win No. 50 at the 2024 Ballin' and Brawling' tournament on June 30, held at Ballparks National. Pictured not in order: Rayce Mitchell, Colten Krantz, Jacob Hollandsworth, Ethan Lucas, Chantz Doran, Asher Boone, Harper Humphrey, Colten Davis, Will Davis, Nash Wilber, Kelby Watts, Ryder Opie. Coaches: Keith Lucas, Michael Mitchell, Adam Boone and Jason Hollandsworth.
Local youth baseball team notches Legendary 50 wins
Lake area youth baseball team the LOZ Legends Black 12u won its 50th game of the season during the Ballin’ & Brawlin’ youth baseball tournament on June 30, held at Ballparks National.
Senior midfielder Addy Clay (No. 7).
Lady Lakers earn final Ozark Conference All-Conference honors
Camdenton graduates, Zoe Lockhert, Makenna Brauer and Addy Clay earned Ozark Conference All-Conference soccer honors for the 2024 season.
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

Rocky Mount fire chief to retire at end of the year

Rocky Mount Fire Protection District Chief Kevin Hurtubise has announced he will retire the end of this year. The board accepted Hurtubise’ letter of resignation (effective Dec. 31, 2024) …

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Municipal Corner -- law enforcement update

Missouri State Highway Patrol Crashes Michael W. Moulder, 40, of Montreal, received minor injuries in an accident around 12:40 p.m. July 12 on Franklin Drive, 760 feet south of Route A in Camden …

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