MILDRED SHOEMAKER
Mildred “Millie” Mary Shoemaker (Chmelir), 84, passed away on March 23, 2025. Millie was born on November 20, 1940 in Cole Camp, MO to Leonard and Ida (Kuttenkuler) Chmelir. She…
April 2025
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JAMES THOMAS
James “Jim” Leighton Thomas, 82, of Kearney, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 23, 2025, in Kansas City, MO. He was born in December 1942 in Waynesville, MO,…
State FCCLA awards scholarship to Kearney senior
KEARNEY — Kearney High School senior Lexie Barton has been honored with the 2025 Missouri FCCLA Outstanding Leader Scholarship, recognizing her exceptional leadership, dedication, and involvement within the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America organization.
MCC-Maple Woods celebrates expansion of agriculture programming, new facility
Metropolitan Community College leaders, along with the community, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 25, to celebrate the opening of the MCC-Maple Woods Agriculture Annex. The event was held on the campus at 2601 N.E. Barry Road, Kansas City.
Smithville American Legion Patriotic Stitchers present 16 quilts
SMITHVILLE — The Smithville American Legion Patriotic Stitchers presented 16 quilts to local Veterans on March 26 at American Legion Post 58 on Highway 92. The quilters meet every Thursday night at the Legion and have presented 296 Veteran Honor Quilts to date as a thank you for their service, according to an organization press release.
Seek help when dealing with hearing loss
Hearing is essential for connecting with others, yet hearing loss is a common issue, affecting about 15.5% of Americans. Audiologist Tanya Nielsen at the Liberty Hospital Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic explains that hearing loss can range from mild to severe and can have various causes.
Smithville baseball defeats Kearney in Highway 92 showdown
SMITHVILLE — In this spring’s first Highway 92 showdown, Smithville baseball defeated Kearney 7-1 Tuesday, April 1.
Record day leads to team trophy for Eagles in Liberty North Invitational
INDEPENDENCE — Liberty North boys golf is off to a strong start this season after the Liberty North Invitational Monday, March 31 at WinterStone Golf Course.
Liberty boys tennis starts season under new leadership with close win
LIBERTY — Blue Jay boys tennis started a new era off with success as it defeated Blue Springs South 5-4 in the season opener Monday, March 31.
Smithville boys golf competes in Liberty North Invitational
INDEPENDENCE — Smithville boys golf started off its week by competing in the Liberty North Invitational Monday, March 31 at WinterStone Golf Course.