One killed, two injured in Osage County crash
WESTPHALIA — One person was killed and two others were injured in a three-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on U.S. 63 at CR 512 in Osage County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol …
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LINN — Linn senior Elyse Brandt was named the Osage County Anti-Drug Community Action Team (OC-ADCAT) Student of the Month for September, recognized for a quiet confidence that helps her stay true …
CHAMOIS — Stories of military service, immigrant families, community leaders, and the everyday lives of earlier generations were shared Saturday, Oct. 3, during the first annual Friends of Chamois …
CHAMOIS — Chamois aldermen voted unanimously on Sept. 30 to purchase three stop signs for two intersections following residents’ complaints about speeding. Two signs will make Vine and West …
Commission News

County weighs cost of storm repairs while awaiting FEMA reimbursement

Western District Commissioner Dale Logan, former commissioner Larry Kliethermes, and Westphalia resident historian Mary Ann Klebba are shown on the newly-opened Pentecostal Bridge. Logan and Klebba took the first drive across the new span.

OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners want to repair as many storm-damaged roads and crossings as they can with help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and State Emergency Management …

Commission revisits tri-county justice center proposal

OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners discussed the possibility of a tri-county justice center, the division of human-resources duties, and preparations for the Nov. 3 election during a …

Commissioners clash over FEMA storm paperwork

OSAGE COUNTY — Confusion over the status of Osage County’s preliminary Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) application led to a tense discussion during the Aug. 25 commission meeting, but …

Sports

Linn rebounds from Harrisburg     loss with win at Iberia

Linn bounced back from a 10-0 loss to Harrisburg on Monday with an 8-4 victory over district opponent Iberia Wednesday, breaking a tie with four runs in the seventh inning. The Lady Wildcats …

Chamois runners continue improvement at Calvary Lutheran, St. James

Chamois had three runners compete Oct. 3 at the Calvary Lutheran meet at Holt Summit, where Carly Schollmeyer led the Pirates with a 13th-place medal and a personal-best time of 24:24.60. Emma …

Horvath earns gold

Team USA weight-lifter David Horvath of Linn is returning this week from Mexico, where he earned a gold medal in the PanAmerican Special Olympic Qualifiers. This is a big step on his journey of being …
Sports

Fatima volleyball teams tested during busy stretch

Fatima’s varsity volleyball team went winless during a demanding four-match week, but Coach Ellie Crede said the stretch provided lessons the Lady Comets can carry into the final portion of the …

Chamois battles through challenging week

Chamois worked through a difficult stretch on the volleyball court last week, dropping matches to Dixon and Mexico before Friday’s Pink Out match against St. James provided some encouraging moments …

Fatima sweeps Purple Division titles at Camdenton Invitational

Fatima’s girls cross country team won the Purple Division championship Saturday at the Camdenton Laker Invitational with 24 points, led by Brie Massman (19:50) and Lexi Massman (20:01), who …
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Thanks for the help

Dear Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 at about 10:30 a.m. I, an 80-year-old man, did something that I thought I could do but ended up was not able to do and I fell off a stepladder. …

Postal service had decreased in efficiency

Dear Editor: Over the years, with the birth of the Internet, the postal service has decreased in efficiency while never failing to increase postal rates. This process is understandable since the …

Time to clean house

To the Editor: Missouri has succeeded in making national news for the second time this past month. First, it was the shambolic attempt by Denny Hoskins’, Missouri’s Secretary of State who …

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