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Smithville petitioners gain enough signatures to pursue audit
SMITHVILLE — According to results from the Clay County Board of Election Commissioners, the petitioners seeking an audit of the city of Smithville have the proper number of signatures.
Community Living
DIVAS ON A DIME: Pickle juice secret ingredient for marinating
By Patti DiamondIf you’ve been buying pickles, enjoying the pickles and then tossing the pickle juice … it’s OK. You didn’t know. Forgive yourself. Consider this your friendly intervention: Stop pouring that magic liquid down the drain. Seriously.Pickle juice is concentrated zing — acid, salt and pickling spices in perfect harmony — and it can…
Multimedia
Gallery | Softball crosstown showdown
Crosstown showdown between Liberty and Liberty North softball Wednesday, Sept. 3.
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Entertainment
Kearney Parks hosts free kids festival Saturday
KEARNEY – Kearney Parks and Recreation invites families to join the fun at the free Kids Fall Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Jesse James Park, 3001 N. Highway 33.This free community event promises an afternoon filled with activities for children of all ages, including bounce houses, snacks, refreshments, games and…
Opinion
Wishing students, teachers, staff great start to school year
During my years as a reporter, I have seen many first days of school.
Outdoors
Learn to craft with turkey feathers at a virtual MDC event Sept. 4
Looking for ways to use the feathers from a turkey recently harvested? Seeking ideas to tap into that creative side? Join the Missouri Department of Conservation at a free virtual program from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 4. This program will showcase different ways that turkey feathers can be used.