Helen Goodspeed Otis, 91, Williamsburg, VA formerly of Ramsey, NJ, died Sunday, August 18, 2019. Interment will take place in Arlington National Cemetery, “ground of heroes,” in the fall. Memorials may be made to Grace Hospice, 263 McLaws Circle, Williamsburg, VA 23185; Comfort Keepers, 205 Bulifants Blvd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215
By Jacki Wood The Maryville girls volleyball team returns nearly intact from the 2018 season, and after going 20-11-4 and falling in the district championship to Smithville, the Spoofhounds are looking for a strong postseason run in 2019. Miranda Foster takes over coaching responsibilities for the Hounds after having previously coached for three years at
By Jacki Wood The North Nodaway volleyball team begins its second year of competition this fall. After only playing in 10 games last year, the Mustangs have a full schedule complete with conference matchups. “We saw a lot of improvement in our young girls (last year) and we plan to continue that improvement this year,”
By Jacki Wood Compete. Play hard. Have fun. That’s the team goal for this year’s Nodaway-Holt volleyball team along with head coach Tobie Bohannon, in her sixth year with the Trojans, and assistant coach Taylor Miles. Bohannon hopes her team can build on the confidence and skill they exhibited toward the end of last season.
The officials of several county law enforcement and emergency response groups gathered in the Nodaway County Commissioners’ office August 27 to continue to plan for the combining of emergency dispatch services in the county. Maryville City Manager Greg McDanel reported the bids for new equipment will be opened on September 6. The original provider of
By Jacki Wood Practice Makes Permanent. That’s the team motto for the West Nodaway volleyball team as it enters the 2019 season. Selina Talmadge returns as head coach and will be assisted by Tricia Fast. “Last year was a year for rebuilding as it was my first year with these girls,” Talmadge said. “And we
A gridiron rivalry between two neighboring colleges moves from the playing field to the halls of government as two northwest Missouri legislators raise the stakes for their favorites. State Sen. Dan Hegeman, R-Cosby, and State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, show their support for colleges in their districts with a friendly wager. On September 5, the
The Maryville City Council began the August 26 evening meeting with a workshop on the coming year’s budget. The regular session, which began at 7 pm, opened with a public hearing on the proposed property tax for the next year. There was no citizen who addressed the council concerning the tax rate. Later in the
The Friends Caring group will meet at 4 pm, Thursday, September 5 in the Friendship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 102 North Main Street, Maryville. Friends Caring is for individuals of all ages who find themselves alone, either by choice, divorce, death or other circumstances. The hour of sharing, support and scripture by Pastor Kim
The annual Treese reunion will have a potluck dinner starting at 12:30 pm, Sunday, September 8 at the Little Red School House in Clearmont. Doors will open at 11 am. Attendees are invited to wear a hat for fun. For more information, call Phyllis Abbott at 660.582.4017.
