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Recessed light cause of Ray Avenue fire
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Firefighters from Maryville Public Safety fire division and Polk Township responded to a house fire at 2:50 p.m. Thursday. According to scanner traffic, the call came from a neighbor saying the house, located at 111 N. Ray Ave., showed smoke coming from the attic. Firefighters ran hoses into the house through the…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics torch ignites in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The 2018 Law Enforcement Torch Run started at the Nodaway County Courthouse on Tuesday, as the Special Olympics torch was lit. The 32nd LETR is an annual tradition for Special Olympics Missouri. James Runde, one of the area coordinators for the run, said he and the runners were headed south toward Kawasaki…
Read MoreNE Nodaway students give old books a brand new look
RAVENWOOD, Mo. — The saying goes, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but for many older books with solid-colored covers found in school libraries, they are often passed over by children looking for colorful illustrations and inviting characters. Around 75 children’s books have been given a second chance at being viewed by students through…
Read MoreHomeowner holds burglary suspects at gunpoint until officers arrive
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Two men got a surprise on Sunday, May 20, when they allegedly attempted to burglarize a house just north of Maryville. According to a news release, the homeowner awoke around 1:30 a.m. after hearing someone in his garage. As his wife called 911, the man held the men at gunpoint while waiting…
Read MoreMDC encourages public comments on monarch plan
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging Missourians to share their comments on a conservation plan of the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies to help save monarch butterflies. MAFWA, MDC is a member, and a news release states that it welcomes public comments on its draft “Mid-America Monarch Conservation…
Read MoreSaluting law enforcement
The Maryville Optimist Club recently held its annual “Respect for Law” breakfast at the First Christian Church, 201 W. Third St., in recognition of local law enforcement and first-responder professionals and volunteers. Club members Roger Prokes and Terri Stewart coordinated the event. Optimist President James Haasenkamp introduced officers and rescue workers representing several agencies. The…
Read MoreGateway to Mozingo
A crew from Holtman Masonry of Maryville works to apply a stone facing Wednesday to a new “monument” sign that, when complete, will mark the entrance to Mozingo Lake Recreation Park east of town. The sign is part of an extended branding and marketing effort designed to increase regional awareness about the 3,000-acre municipal park,…
Read MoreWest Nodaway Class of 2018 graduates
BURLINGTON JCT. — West Nodaway said goodbye to seven graduates May 13 at the school in Burlington Junction. The West Nodaway Class of 2018 includes: Cody Galyan, David Hull, Trace Hunt, Alissa Nelson, Hope Ogle, Dustin Riddle and Taten Thompson. Valedictorian Nelson spoke about her class about their time in the school district. “As the…
Read MoreMaryville honors crime victims at 20th tree planting ceremony
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A large group of local representatives and community members gathered at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park on Wednesday morning to honor victims of crimes. The 20th annual Tree Planting and Victims Awareness Ceremony was hosted by the Maryville Treatment Center Parole Office as part of the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Tom Seipel,…
Read MoreFormer Spoofhound, world-renowned percussionist brings music to Maryville
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Kevin Bobo captures the full attention of the crowd, masterfully playing his marimba. He balances the four mallets in between his fingers and hits every note on cue, performing a piece that fills the room with a rhythmic melody. While he has performed all over the world, this theater is different. The…
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