June McCrary

June Marie McCrary, 69, Maysville, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at a Maysville nursing home. She was born March 9, 1950, in Conception Jct., to Herschel and Florence O’Banion Sybert. On November 17, 1975, she married John McCrary. He preceded her in death April 22, 2001. Mrs. McCrary’s body has been cremated under the direction

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Ruth Peterson

Ruth Peterson, 87, formerly of Elmo, died Saturday, November 16 at Parkdale Manor, Maryville. She is survived by her stepsister, Onalea and Bob Huff, Lincoln, NE; stepsister-in-law, Betty and Doug Olson, Elmo; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ms. Peterson’s body was cremated and burial will be at a later date.

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Spoofhounds see defeat after 67 home victories, 2019 season ends

As the buzzer ended the November 15 District 8 game at the Hound Pound, the score, 28-29, found the Maryville Spoofhounds led by Head Coach Matt Webb without the “W.” The Lathrop Mules, coached by Chris Holt, will advance to the semi-finals on the run for the state championship. Holt, Spoofhound coach a decade ago,

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Geography with Goudge

All-USA Girls Basketball Player Map. “With high school football season nearing an end, it is time to focus on winter sports.  USA Today annually selects the best high school girl basketball players in the nation.  This player production map, based on the past five years (91) of All-USA players, indicates a stronger regional concentration from

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Toys 4 Tots of Nodaway County

Bring in a NEW toy in its original packaging by December 2 to help support the Toys for Tots campaign and receive $5 OFF your renewal or new subscription. That makes it just $33 for a yearly subscription to the Nodaway News Leader

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Library lists week’s activities

The Maryville Public Library, 509 North Main Street, Maryville, will hold the following activities: • Thanksgiving Celebrations Preschool Storytime, for ages two to six with older and younger siblings also invited, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, Tuesday, November 19. • Morning Toddler Storytime, 9:45 am, Thursday, November 21. • Adult Computer Assistance, 4 to 6 pm,

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MDC confirms invasive Emerald Ash Borer in Nodaway County

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports the presence of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in 16 new counties across Missouri including Nodaway County. Through collaborative efforts by MDC staff, Missouri Department of Agriculture inspectors and USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service officers, EAB has been detected in Benton, Boone, Cooper, Douglas, Holt, Howard, Howell,

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‘Elf, the Musical’ brings laughs to Christmas

Maryville High School is spreading cheer the best way we know how: “Singing loud for all to hear!” At 7 pm, Friday and Saturday, November 22 and 23 and 2 pm, Sunday, November 24, students will perform the musical version of the modern Christmas classic, “Elf, the Musical,” in the Schneider Performing Arts Center. Tickets

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