Garry Nuckolls

Garry Allen Nuckolls, 75, Maryville, died Monday, September 3, 2018, at SSM Health – St. Francis Hospital, Maryville. A funeral service will not be held; however, a Celebration of Life and music session will be held in the near future and notice will be placed in the paper. Condolences can be mailed to 1320 E.

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Roger Ford

Roger Huntley Ford, 71, Mission, KS, died Friday, August 24, 2018, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Services were held August 30 at Park Cemetery, Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Kansas City Hospice House in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at knellmortuary.com. Arrangements were under the direction of Knell

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Geography with Goudge

The FBS, Football Bowl Subdivision, is now if full swing. It consists of 129 teams that have been known as Major College through the years. This player production map, based on where the 14,394 FBS players attended high school, indicates a strong regional concentration in the deep south. This area forms the core or footprint

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Back on track: Hounds football thwarts Wildcats in Week Two

After losing a heartbreaker in the season opener to Blair Oaks, the Maryville Spoofhounds football team made the necessary adjustments to get back to their winning ways in time for their August 31 home opener. The Spoofhounds scored early and often in their 36-0 routing of the Harrisonville Wildcats, despite the fact their opponents were

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Clearmont council hears from residents about water bills

The Clearmont City Council held its monthly meeting on August 22. Two residents came to the council meeting to discuss water bills. Faye Smith requested clarification on the charges on her water bill and she told the council she did not appreciate the registered letter that was sent to her. She noted she realized her

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St. Francis’ main entrance closes for roof replacement

SSM Health St. Francis Hospital will once again be closing the hospital’s main entrance to complete roof replacement over the front lobby area. Beginning Tuesday, September 4, through October 5, patients and visitors will be temporarily diverted to alternate entrances. The north end of the north wing and the old front entrance south of the

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Northwest Regents approve RT Wright Farm improvements

The Northwest Missouri State University Regents accepted over $1 million spending of the RT Wright Farm additional projects during the August 30 meeting. The Regents authorized the university to move forward with improvements to the entrance and a road expansion at the farm, not to exceed $1 million, another step in several improvements planned for

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Spoofhounds fall short in comeback for season opener loss

The Maryville Spoofhounds football team was unable to amass enough momentum to overturn the first quarter 19-0 Blair Oaks lead in their 35-38 loss to the Falcons August 24 at William Jewell College. Between missed tackles and offensive blunders, the Spoofhounds looked a little too fresh to the field. Meanwhile, the Falcons came in ready

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