Northwest Missouri State University’s Emergency and Disaster Management (EDM) program invites students, employees and community members to participate in its free Campus-Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) training this fall. “Disaster can strike anytime and anywhere,” said Dr. Mark Corson, a Northwest professor of geography and CERT instructor. “CERT training prepares people to be responders rather
Citizen involvement should be welcomed at meetings Today’s political climate has garnered at least one good aspect for society among a whole slew of negatives. People, including a lot of my friends and family, have started watching the national scene. As a side note, this could make for some interesting Thanksgiving gatherings. Even though it
From 10 am to 2 pm, Saturday, October 26, the Maryville Public Safety and the US Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Pills for disposal can be brought to Maryville
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recently signed an agreement with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to provide support for a staff of biologists, private land conservationists and wetland specialists to help deliver specialized fish, forest, wildlife and wetland resource conservation planning and other assistance to Missouri landowners. The new agreement is a five-year
A celebration of life memorial service will be held in honor of Janice Wolbrecht, Platte City, at 1 pm, November 1, 2019, at Hoover Christian Church, 15180 NW State Rte 92, Platte City. Mrs. Wolbrecht died Saturday, October 5.
Peggy Sue Kneale, 85, Mound City, died Monday, October 21, 2019. She was born December 13, 1933, to Harry and Mary Warner Cole. Farewell graveside services and interment were held Wednesday, October 23 at Maitland Cemetery, Maitland. Donations may be made to Maitland Methodist Church or Tri-City Nutritional Site. Online condolences may be left at
Geraldine Pierson, 85, Maryville, died Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Nodaway Nursing Home, Maryville. She was born July 7, 1934, in Maryville, to John and Bethie Harris Kempf. She graduated from Burlington Jct. High School in 1952. A graveside service was held Tuesday, October 22 at Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. Online condolences may be left at pricefuneralhomemaryville.com.
“The Washington Nationals face the Houston Astros in Major League Baseball’s World Series this week. This proportional symbol map displays the World Series Champions from 1903-2018. Only 23 teams have won at least one World Series. The New York Yankees lead with 27 followed by the St. Louis Cardinals with 11. The Astros have won
Willa Allee was born at home in Sheridan on October 23, 1937 to Arthur and Hazel Bainum Pennington. She died on October 14, 2019, at Oak Point of Maryville at the age of 81, just short of her 82nd birthday. Funeral services were Friday, October 18 at the Sheridan Christian Church in Sheridan. Interment was
Sandra Jo Payne, 76, Omaha, NE, formerly of the Maryville area, died Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was born June 20, 1943, in Gentry, to Joseph J. and Doris F. Wilson Vance. She attended Ravenwood High School and attended Omaha College of Health Careers. Services will be at 11 am
