By Kathryn Rice January is “National Human Trafficking Prevention Month” and the thought that it only happens in large cities couldn’t be further from the truth, said North Star Advocacy Center personnel. North Star’s Executive Director Linda Mattson and Court Victim Advocate and Volunteer Coordinator Meghann Kosman discussed human trafficking and its similarities to domestic
By Kathryn Rice Stephanie Campbell Yount had just moved to town in 2016 and wanted to invest and become part of the community. Yount had noticed there weren’t many small shops in Maryville, so Blue Willow Boutique was born. Joined by White Elm Mercantile in 2020, the two shops now reside at 107 East Fourth
By Kathryn Rice Working on your Christmas gift list? Chances are that most people you know are wishing for a little spruce-up or a big change in their home. Or better yet, maybe it’s time to give yourself a Christmas gift. Stop in at Eckards, 118 West Main Street, Stanberry, where you can find quick
By Kathryn Rice A local business jewel with plenty of gift ideas is Best Brands Plus, 2605 South Main Street, Maryville. Its motto, “Great brands, nice folks, low prices and service after the sale” isn’t just words but a way of life for owner Cliff McNair and his employees. The business has been in Maryville
Snodderley Lumber is worth a drive to Clearmont By Kathryn Rice Snodderley Lumber in Clearmont carries a full line of Milwaukee cordless tools and accessories which can be a perfect Christmas gift for many lists. The store has both M18 and M12 battery size tools. The M18 is the larger battery size for
North Star spreads word of firm’s services By Kathryn Rice North Star Advocacy Center, located at 1220 East Second, Maryville, continues to do outreach to spread the word of the services it has available for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the five county Northwest Missouri area. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness
By Morgan Guyer Once September hits, football fans in Maryville get to see the Bearcats take the field on Saturdays dressed in that classic green and white. After months of practice and preparation, countless film sessions and workouts, the players are finally ready, but not without some help. In the background, during those months, there
By Morgan Guyer Hazel Hester, Clearmont, has worked elections since 1973. During those years she hasn’t sought out recognition or fame. She describes herself as a person who “Does her job. Nothing more, nothing less.” She is now the Atchison precinct supervisor judge, and the reason for her work hasn’t changed. “I figured people need to
By Jay Niesm The Catholic Missourian Editor “God forgive me, I hope he’s in heaven.” Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert spoke of the man who entered Conception Abbey 20 years ago this week , pointed a MAC 90 rifle at him and fired twice. Two monks were killed that day, including Benedictine Father Philip Schuster, and
