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MYPs production of ‘Disney’s Lion King Jr.’ kicks off Friday
MARYVILLE, Mo. — After a pandemic year that halted Maryville Young Players from producing any shows last summer, this year the group is roaring to get back on the stage for its productions of Disney’s Lion King Jr. starting Friday night at the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. With just over…
Read MoreHistorical museum reopens after pandemic
HOPKINS, Mo. — The Hopkins Historical Society Museum has reopened its doors after a yearlong closure due to the COVID-19 health crisis. “I think everyone was so glad to be able to go and do things,” said Anna Cross, historian of the Hopkins Historical Society. Cross and her husband Russell, former editors of The Hopkins…
Read MoreMaryville Class of 2021 receives scholarships, awards
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Class of 2021 received awards during a ceremony held May 13 in the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. Numerous community members and organization leaders were on hand to present awards. The awards are listed below. 2021 AWARDS Athletics Manager of the Year – Kendall Harkrider Wendy’s…
Read MoreNortheast Nodaway holds career day for elementary students
RAVENWOOD, Mo. — Northeast Nodaway elementary students gained some insight into possible future careers during a career day held Tuesday, May 11 in and outside the school. Brainchild of Northeast Nodaway counselor Abbie Groomer, the career day brought together a small group of professionals Tuesday morning to speak to elementary students in first through sixth…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics team medals in Savannah
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nodaway County residents placed in numerous events at a May 1 Special Olympics competition held in Savannah, Missouri. Nineteen competitors received gold, silver and bronze medals during Tuesday evening’s award ceremony. Local law enforcement officers made the presentations: Officer Rex Riley with the Maryville Police Department, and Val Davenport and Jeremy Staples…
Read MoreHeflin wood carving connects family, Pickering community
PICKERING, Mo. — A piece of Dean Heflin’s family history will become a part of community history in Pickering after a donation of a wood carving over the weekend. Heflin donated a carving of a horse and rider to the Pickering Lions Club at the organization’s potato bar luncheon on Sunday, April 18. Heflin said…
Read MoreMaryville High School to present “Beauty and the Beast”
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Tickets are on sale now for the March 26, 27 and 28 musical production of “Beauty and the Beast,” at the Maryville High School, the first since the pandemic began. The school musical was moved to the spring this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After taking off the 2020 year from…
Read MoreNorth Nodaway students submit art to exhibition
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Three North Nodaway students currently have their artwork on display as part of the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art’s annual Regional High School Exhibition. Olivia Parker, Alyssabeth Roderick and Sydney Whipple each had a piece displayed in the show on view from Saturday, Feb. 27 through Saturday, April 10 at the museum.…
Read MoreMaryville High School bands treat crowd to musical feast
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville High School musicians took to the stage March 5 and for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic played an in-person concert in the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. The audience watched from seats separated by tape to socially distance as the jazz and…
Read MoreSpoofhounds show off at Sweet Sounds
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville High School singers showcased their talents during a Sweet Sounds concert held Feb. 26 and Feb. 27 at the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for the Performing Arts. Last year’s event was not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this school year, the singers haven’t had a lot of opportunities…
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