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Maryville First Presbyterians announces Christmas plans

The church has scheduled a Christmas Eve service for 8 pm, Thursday, December 24. They plan to have the lighting of the Christmas candle, music by Larry Mannasmith, and a talk by Rev. Joel Whiteside, as well as individually packaged communion. The church can hold up to 60 socially distanced and masked persons. Those who

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Driver examination stations closed statewide on upcoming holidays

The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind the public that driver examination stations throughout the state will be closed on the following dates: • Thursday, December 24, in observance of Christmas Eve, and Friday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day. Normal operations will resume Monday, December 28. • Friday, January 1, 2021,

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Hopkins Christian Church hosts live Nativity

The Hopkins First Christian Church, 101 South Fifth Street, along with Pastor Steven Wainwright invites the community to an outdoor old fashion, live Nativity service beginning at 4:30 pm, Sunday, December 20. Families can park around the Nativity and inside your cars enjoy the inspiring Nativity scene while singing and hearing the church bells sharing beloved Christmas hymns.

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Time to enjoy Christmas lights in Maryville, Ravenwood

With only a week before Christmas, it’s time for families to drive throughout Maryville and Ravenwood to enjoy the many lighted Christmas displays. The first time ever Tour of Lights Maryville has 94 homes and two businesses signed up for the tour plus many other decorated homes. The inspiration of Holly Kay Cronk, owner of

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MHS presents holiday play

Maryville High School will present “The Trial of Santa” at 7 pm, Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, and 2 pm, Sunday, December 20. Members of the cast are front: Katie Marriott as Rudolph, Cassidy Kline, Emily Pearce, McKenna Liles, Brinley Conn; back: Claire McKim, Allison Yarnell as Santa, Kaitlyn Vaught, Sarah Crowley, Trent

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Planned Road Work for Northwest Missouri, Dec. 14 – 20

The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Dec. 14 – 20. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some

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Up Coming Events

Benefit to be held for Goff A benefit will be held for Sharla Goff beginning at 5 pm, Saturday, December 12 at the American Legion, Burlington Jct. There will be a freewill donation chili and soup supper from 5 to 7 pm. The silent and live auction will be from 7 to 8 pm. Music

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It’s a Real Christmas #30 is planned

This Christmas is a little different than the first 29 It’s a Real Christmas events. Families and individuals can pick up or request delivery to enjoy a wonderful Christmas dinner just as in the past. The 30th Annual It’s a Real Christmas dinner will be from 11:30 am to 1 pm, Friday, December 25 at

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Upcoming Events

AL, Scout Troops host breakfast American Legion Post 100 will host a breakfast from 8 am to noon, Sunday, December 6 at the post, 1104 East Fifth Street, Maryville. Sponsored by the post and Scout Troops 190 and 74, the breakfast features biscuits and gravy, pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, coffee and milk.

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The light of the season shines at area churches

The churches in Nodaway County prepare to celebrate “The Reason for the Season” with the following worship opportunities. With COVID-19 complications, contact the church before attending any of the services or Masses. Burlington Jct. First Christian Church Christmas Eve Service, 7:15 pm, Thursday, December 24. Conception Conception Abbey The Basilica is closed, however, Mass and

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