Transition ceremony marks new ownership of hospital

“For all that has been, thanks. For all that will be, yes.” – Dag Hammarskjold SSM Health St. Francis Hospital-Maryville will officially become Mosaic Life Care on April 1; however, the Sisters of St. Francis traveled from St. Louis to be a part of the transition ceremony on March 19. After a Mass at St.

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AG Schmitt renews warnings of scams, price gouging in wake of flooding

Following Governor Parson’s declaration of a state of emergency due to the flooding in certain parts of Missouri, Attorney General Schmitt renewed his warning to Missourians regarding price gouging and scams. Earlier this week, AG Schmitt warned citizens about construction fraud, charity fraud, and price gouging. During times of emergency and natural disasters, scammers and unscrupulous

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Governor Parson declares State of Emergency in Missouri in response to flooding

Governor Mike Parson declared a state of emergency in Missouri on March 21 in response to worsening conditions along the Missouri and Mississippi River systems as a result of release from upstream reservoirs, snow melt and excessive rainfall. Parson also activated the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan, which allows state agencies to coordinate directly with local jurisdictions,

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‘Clue’ comes to the MHS PAC

Maryville High School will present “Clue On Stage” at 7 pm, Friday and Saturday, March 22 and 23, and 2 pm, Sunday, March 24 at the Lee and Nina Schneider Performing Arts Center at MHS. Cast members include Ethan Dulin as Colonel Mustard, Lauren Liberty as Mabel the Motorist, Mitchell Meyers as Mr. Green, Collin

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Mary E. Boswell

Mary Ellen Boswell, 58, Ravenwood, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at SSM Health St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. There will be a memorial service at 11 am, Saturday, March 23 at the Ravenwood Christian Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A private family burial will be held at

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James Crozier

James D. Crozier, 72, Maryville, died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Mosaic Life Care, St. Joseph. Mr. Crozier requested no formal service, but asked that a tailgate-type party be held in his honor in July. Mr. Crozier’s body has been cremated under the care of Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Online condolences may be left at

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Maryville residents lend a helping hand in Craig

 Maryville residents Eric and Kara Couts, Tim Auffert and Ryan Hackett were among several volunteers filling sand bags on March 19 to stave off the rising Missouri River waters from the city of Craig. Northwest Missouri State University and Nodaway County Commissioners sent several pallets to aid the effort. On the morning of March 20,

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Geography with Goudge

March Madness is upon us. This proportional symbol map displays the NCAA Div. I basketball teams that have amassed the highest AP Top 25 rankings over the past five years. The largest symbols include, Villanova, Kansas, Virginia, North Carolina and Duke. These programs tend to lie within the basketball heartland or core area. Successful teams

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Hawk Road Flyers sponsor Chili Fly-In

EAA Chapter 1540 Hawk Road Flyers are holding a Chili Fly-In from noon to 3 pm, Saturday, March 23 at the Northwest Regional Airport, KEVU, 25775 Hawk Road, Maryville. Everyone is welcome. Chili will be available for a free will donation. Proceeds will help support the Chapter 1540 Young Eagles program. This event will be

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Mires family to gather

There is a reunion planned for the Will and Viola Mires family at 12:30 pm, Sunday, March 24 at the Nodaway County Senior Center, Maryville.

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