Library acquires new reads

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, acquires new books weekly for patron usage. Following is a partial list of new books available in January. Some new titles in non-fiction are: “Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms” by Tim Tebow, “Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve your

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Andrews to help lead House Small Business Committee

State Representative Allen Andrews will help lead the efforts of a House committee charged with seeking policy solutions that will spur small business growth and job creation in Missouri. Andrews was recently selected by House Speaker Todd Richardson to serve as the vice chair of the House Special Committee on Small Business for the 99th

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Burlington Jct. water meters vandalized

The Burlington Jct. City Council discussed multiple cases of water meter vandalism during its regular meeting January 11. City staff investigated a resident who has lived in town for quite a while without contacting city staff to hook up water. It was determined the water meter had been tampered with. Enough damage was caused to

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Skidmore raises sewer basic rates

The Skidmore City Council read Bill 2017-SWR “an ordinance pertaining to Sewer Rate Changes and Repealing Ordinance No. 2016-SR as it Pertains to Sewer Rate Changes” twice at its January 12 meeting and approved it unanimously to become Ordinance 2017-SWR. The ordinance, which becomes effective immediately, raises the minimum charge and water usage for under

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Everett Morin

Everett Morin George Everett Morin, 90, Ravenwood, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at Village Care Center, Maryville. A graveside service will held 2 pm, Tuesday, January 17 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood. Memorials may be directed to the Northeast Nodaway Education Foundation, 126 South High Avenue, Ravenwood, MO 64479. Online condolences may be left at

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Rosalee Wilmes

Rosalee Wilmes Rosalee Helen Wilmes, 91, Maryville, died Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, Maryville. A Rosary will be held at 5 pm, Tuesday, January 17, at St. Gregory Church, Maryville. Visitation will follow from 5:30-8 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be 11 am, Wednesday, January 18 at

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Michael Ogle

Michael Ogle Michael John Raymond Ogle, 22, Ravenwood, died Saturday, January 14, 2017. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Thursday, January 19 at the Sheridan Christian Church. Burial will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Ravenwood. Memorials may be directed to the Michael Ogle Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com. Arrangements were under the direction

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Joyce Icke

Joyce Icke Joyce E. Icke, 73, Barnard, died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Mrs. Icke’s body has been cremated under the direction of the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville. Memorial graveside services will be at 11 am, Friday, January 20 at the American Legion Cemetery, Barnard. The family will receive

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Mildred Meyer

Mildred Meyer Mildred Lucille “Millie” Meyer, 88, Maryville, formerly of Conception Jct., died Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Parkdale Manor Care Center, Maryville. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, January 18 at St. Columba Catholic Church, Conception Jct. Burial was in St. Columba Cemetery, Conception. A parish and family rosary will be

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CJ Pierson

CJ Pierson Travis and Erin Pierson, Maryville, announce the birth of a son, Charles John, born Monday, November 28, 2016. He weighed eight pounds and six ounces. Maternal grandparents are Rich and Jane Woodside, Fontanelle, IA. Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Cheryl Pierson, Maryville.  Great-grandmothers are Faye Moses, Maryville, and Henrietta Malloy, Williamsburg, IA.

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