KAREN AKIN
Karen Sue Akin, 59, of Boynton, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home. She was born September 28, 1965, in Richmond, Missouri, the daughter of Gary Wayne Cunningham and…
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DIVAS ON A DIME: Make homemade hummus
By Patti Diamond Forget store-bought hummus — this easy recipe creates the creamiest, fluffiest, most velvety hummus you’ve ever tasted. In my opinion, it surpasses… Login to continue reading Login…
SENIOR NEWS LINE: Newly retired have many questions
By Matilda Charles Some of us are new to retirement and the questions quickly become: Now what? What do I do with my days? Do… Login to continue reading Login…
TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Plantar fasciitis may require steroid injection from podiatrist
By Dr. Keith Roach DEAR DR. ROACH: My spouse is frustrated by a nagging case of plantar fasciitis. It’s been continuing for five or six… Login to continue reading Login…
DONNA ERICKSON’S BEST BITES: Ice decanters make outdoor parties magical
By Donna Erickson Planning a party this spring and summer on a budget? Fill an easy-to-freeze ice decanter with fresh lemonade for your next neighborhood… Login to continue reading Login…
Smithville baseball defeats Kearney in thriller
KEARNEY — In the teams’ third meeting of the season, Smithville baseball came out on top 10-9 in a Highway 92 showdown against Kearney Wednesday, May 14.
We must obey God
Acts 5:29b says, “We must obey God rather than humans!” The life, death and resurrection of Christ emboldened the community of apostles to preach the truth, even when it collided with the established order. This is our lesson; the Easter community must obey God. This is the call to Christians throughout time and place.
Reader upset with EPA going away
With no consideration for the results and a whimsical move the President has removed the protection to clean water and clean air.
Reporter offers nuggets of wisdom to graduates
As a reporter and photographer, I have attended more high school graduations than most families will ever have to in their lives. I have listened to hours of speeches from soon-to-be graduates, teachers, board presidents and district administrators.
County celebrates breaking ground on juvenile transition visitation facility
Clay County leaders along with those leaders from the Clay County Juvenile Office helped break ground on the new juvenile transition visitation facility, located on Shrader Street, across from the Fairview-New Hope Cemetery Monday, May 12.