Camdenton R-III board approves capital projects

The Camdenton R-III School Board of Education approved a list of proposed capital projects presented by Gary Hall, the Director of Maintenance, at the Monday, May 12, board meeting. These projects …

Camdenton issues business permits

The city of Camdenton issued three new business permits in April. The permits were issued to Coco Locos Mobile Food Truck, Harmony Hair on U.S. Highway 54 and Old Tyme Funnel Cakes Mobile Food Truck. …
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Obituaries
Mona Rowland, 68
Mona Rowland, 68, of Climax Springs, Missouri, passed away on June 4, 2025. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
Margaret Spurrier, 99
Margaret Spurrier, 99, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by family at her home in Lake Ozark, Missouri. She was born on December 7, 1925, in Jefferson …
Charla Kay “Sudy” Jenkins, 81
Charla Kay “Sudy” Jenkins, 81, of Center, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 8th at Two …
Arline L. DeWald
Arline L. DeWald (née Berry), Osage Beach, MO., age 92, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025. Arline is the daughter of the late Joseph and Loretta Berry (née Haas). Beloved wife of …
Clancy Erik Barrett
In Memory of Clancy Erik Barrett August 12, 1947 - May 11, 2025 A Tribute to a Life Well-Lived Clancy Erik Barrett was born on August 12, 1947, in Toledo, Ohio. He was raised by Love …
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Poly Lift Boat Lifts celebrating 50 years

Poly Lift Boat Lifts, a leading manufacturer of high-quality boat lifts, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025, marking five decades of innovation, growth, and industry leadership. Founded …

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Sports
Spring into Golf Bear Creek
The Bear Creek Valley Golf Club, located in Osage Beach, is the next course in our installment of our “Spring into Golf” series. The course is located off Highway 42 on what used to be …
Area teams head to Final Four
A quartet of area baseball teams earned berths in the MSHSAA semi-finals following wins in their respective quarter-final games Wednesday, May 28. In class 1, the St. Elizabeth Hornets return to …
Indians junior centerfielder Tyler Marshall (No. 5) beats the tag to reach first base on a base knock as Osage shutout Versailles 9-0 on April 1.
Indians blank Tigers 9-0
The School of the Osage baseball team cruised to a 9-0 shutout over rival Versailles on Tuesday, April 1, held at the SOTO Baseball Field. The Indians (2-4) were led by timely situational hitting along with junior pitcher Christopher Nicholson who dominated the Tigers (3-4) on the mound pitching seven shutout innings with 13 strikeouts while giving up three hits...
History
Top caliber inspection – Don Wilson, great-grandson of Bill Wilson (AKA Josie Wales) shows his authentic 1863 muzzleloader to Glen Fraser of Lake Ozark.
Museum kicks off season with Heritage Day festivities
The Miller County Historical Society's Heritage Day was held Saturday, May 17, in conjunction with opening day of the museum for the summer season. A large crowd gathered throughout the day, and …
Confederate Sergeant James Castleman Dyer’s descendants Darell Maples and Ken Runge display the Confederate Roll of Honor plaque. It was the second highest honor given by the Confederacy.
Confederate sergeant remembered
Saturday, May 17, several members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans presented a plaque commemorating the service of Sergeant James Castleman Dyer during the Civil War to Miller County …
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

Bicyclists in town to work on house

A 10-week, 3,800 mile cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for The Fuller Center for Housing’s efforts to eliminate poverty housing will arrive in Eldon next Tuesday, June …

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Learn to carve, earn a scholarship

The Lake of the Ozarks Woodcarvers Cub is a local organization of approximately 80 woodcarvers who enjoy the craft and want to promote it in the community. They have developed a mentorship program …

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Stitch it, don’t ditch it: Resisting fast fashion through visible mending
Reasons to be Cheerful reveals how stitchers around the world are repairing their clothes with pride, turning a once-hidden process into a bold fashion statement.
Study from math learning platform shows difficulty in motivating teachers to change behaviors
The 74 reviewed a Zearn Math and University of Pennsylvania’s Behavior Change for Good Initiative study, which found nudging educators to use an online math platform did surprisingly little to increase usage or student success.
Are local officials duty-bound to certify elections? Arizona ruling creates new doubt
Votebeat reports that a recent court ruling challenges the long-held presumption in Arizona that supervisors have no discretion when certifying election results.
The Army made that?! How everyday items found their way from the field to your fingertips
(BPT) - The U.S. Army turns 250 this year — one year older than the nation itself. But how has America's largest military branch maintained its competitive edge year over year for two and a …
Rotten tricks: How hot and stinky plants woo pollinators
Knowable Magazine reports on how harnessing the heater to attract pollinators may have first happened more than 300 million years ago, before the grand explosion of diversity in pollinating insects—before butterflies, before bees—and before the dramatic rise of flowering plants.
The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice
Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's population—with increasing amounts of arsenic, creating a "scary" health burden.
A majority—83% of dads in Illinois—say they would love to receive a lottery ticket as a Father’s Day gift, a new survey finds.
Think You Know What Dad Wants For Father’s Day? A New Survey Says—Think Again
(NAPSI)—Attention gift-givers: If you’re planning to buy socks, a tie, or a “#1 Dad” mug this Father’s Day, you might want to reconsider. According to a new statewide survey* commissioned …
Breeding responsible pet ownership: Choosing the right dog or cat
(BPT) - Bringing a dog or cat into your life, whether through adoption or purchase, is a significant decision, as each pet and breed is unique and has its own specific needs. There are many factors …
Creating Lifelong Connections in Healthcare: A Story of Inspiration and Friendship
(BPT) - A nurse's compassionate care leaves an ever-lasting impact on a dialysis patient.Eight years ago, George Godoy arrived at a DaVita center in Texas to learn about home hemodialysis (HHD). His …
A majority—83% of dads in Illinois—say they would love to receive a lottery ticket as a Father’s Day gift, a new survey finds.
Think You Know What Dad Wants For Father’s Day? A New Survey Says—Think Again
(NAPSI)—Attention gift-givers: If you’re planning to buy socks, a tie, or a “#1 Dad” mug this Father’s Day, you might want to reconsider. According to a new statewide survey* commissioned …