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St. George girls collect four cross country titles

St. George’s girls have enjoyed a successful cross country season under coach Courtney Brandt, claiming four team championships and two runner-up finishes in seven meets between Sept. 8 and Oct. …
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ARGYLE — Argyle trustees ap proved new fees for village liquor licenses at their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15. Village Treasurer Kym Brunnert reworked the current liquor licenses to mimic the fees …
Linn Police Chief Sam Ford expressed concern about recent criminal activity during the Oct. 19 Board of Aldermen meeting, describing incidents involving firearms, threats, and property damage and …
CHAMOIS — Water leaks, preparations for winter weather, and a possible partnership with State Technical College of Missouri were among the items discussed by the Chamois Board of Aldermen at its …
OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners unanimously agreed during their Oct. 27 meeting to hire McClure Engineering to design a replacement low-water crossing on CR 403, while asking the firm to …
LINN — A Greenfield man faces a misdemeanor charge after allegedly sending a group text threatening a shooting at State Technical College of Missouri. Nikolas James Gossett, 19, is charged in …
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OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners voted 2–1 on Oct. 20 to increase the county’s monthly health insurance contribution from $480 to $530 for 2027, after initially approving a smaller …
OSAGE COUNTY — A complaint about CR 604, two road right-of-way matters, and questions about livestock valuations occupied Osage County commissioners during their Oct. 13 meeting, which included …
OSAGE COUNTY — Commissioners accepted an early renewal of the county’s employee health insurance with a 13% rate increase during an Oct. 7 emergency meeting, after the insurance carrier reduced …
OSAGE COUNTY — Osage County commissioners discussed plans for an Oct. 14 ribbon cutting at the new Westphalia Bridge, reviewed easement offers for the CR 522 bridge project, and awarded a …
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 …

Randall Haller 1963-2026

Randall “Randy” Joseph Haller, 63, Freeburg, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. He was born on Aug. 17, 1963, to the late Albert Henry and …

Lois Gerschefske 1933-2026

Lois Elsie (Schmutzler) Gerschefske, 93, Linn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026,   at her home, surrounded by friends and family. She was born Aug. 23, 1933, to the late …

Robert Bruns 1938-2026

Robert “Bob” Bruns, 88, Bonnots Mill, entered eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, peacefully at home. He was born on May 21, 1938, the beloved son of the late Otto H. Bruns and Cecelia A. …

Sports

Linn makes more history with sectional sweep, advances to state quarterfinals

LINN — The Lady Wildcats continued their historic volleyball season Thursday night, sweeping Brentwood 25-17, 25-14, 25-9 before an enthusiastic home crowd to capture the program’s first Class 2 …

Linn closes season with renewed determination after narrow playoff loss

WINDSOR — Linn’s Wildcats ended their football season Friday night with a 20-16 loss to Windsor in the opening round of the Class 1 district playoffs, but for head coach Billy Sonnemaker, the …

Linn ends cross country season at district championships

Linn's cross country teams completed their season Saturday at the Class 2 District 3 championships, where the Lady Wildcats placed 12th with 317 points and Jackson Hamburg led the boys' individual …
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Nicole Grellner tracks the ball to a perfect set in Thursday’s Class 2 sectional win over Brentwood. Above right, Kendra Robinson handles a bump, while in the lower right photos, Kylie Goans smashes the ball for a huge point, and Jorja Kempker prepares to send the ball over the net.

Historic Linn volleyball season ends in five-set quarterfinal heartbreak

LIBERTY (MOUNTAIN VIEW) — Linn’s historic volleyball season came to an emotional conclusion Saturday afternoon as the Lady Wildcats fell to Liberty (Mountain View) in five sets during the …
Fatima fans celebrate a nice play during Friday’s semifinal game against Chaffee in Springfield at the Class 2 Final Four. At right, Coach Dan Campbell gives Rylie Wieberg a joyful pat on the head as she rounds third base on a HR during the third-place win over Marceline. Below middle, Chloe Voss stretches to rob a Marceline hitter of a bloop single from her post at second base. In the lower photo, Kam Lee connects for a hit.

Fatima finishes third at state, caps memorable season with win over Marceline

SPRINGFIELD — Fatima’s Lady Comets refused to let a semifinal loss on Friday define their season, bouncing back to defeat Marceline 3-1 and claim third place in the Class 2 state softball …

Lady Wildcats’ season ends in district semifinal, but growth provides foundation for future

The Linn Lady Wildcats had every reason to believe they were finding their best softball at the right time. Consecutive victories over state-ranked opponents to close the regular season had given the …
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