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Fishing for interest
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Just east of Maryville on the north side of U.S. Highway 136 is a small, healthy, fish-filled, blue-green pond, and last week its owner allowed it to be used for a youth fishing clinic with help from Missouri Department of Conservation agents. Ed Higdon, retired game warden from Nodaway County, for years…
Read MoreLocal Briefs, Thursday, June 16, 2022
Historical society to offer free program MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Historical Society will hold a free event about historic places at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the NCHS museum. At the event, Stephanie Patterson, Maryville Public Library director, will discuss the history of the library in Maryville and the nomination process…
Read MoreMaryville native competes in Miss Missouri contest
MEXICO, Mo. — Miss Northwest 2022, Debrielle Patee-Merrill, will be participating in the 2022 Miss Missouri Competition this week in Mexico, Missouri. Patee-Merrill was crowned Miss Northwest during the competition held at Northwest Missouri State University on Jan. 29. According to a news release, Patee-Merrill’s platform is Buckle Up Phone Down. Buckle Up Phone Down…
Read MoreThree young women with local ties vie for Miss Missouri Outstanding Teen
MEXICO, Mo. — Teens from across the state of Missouri, and a few with ties to Nodaway County, their pageant directors and families have kicked off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns during the Miss Missouri’s Outstanding Teen pageant at Missouri Military Academy. Clara Alford The class of 2022 includes…
Read MoreTwo young women with local ties compete for Miss Missouri crown
MEXICO, Mo. — On June 12, two Miss Missouri competitors with ties to Nodaway County will kick off a week of rehearsals, talent performances, interviews and evening gowns in pursuit of the 2022 Miss Missouri crown. Courtney Rowe, “Miss Brick City,” and Brooke Havens, “Miss Bilby Ranch Lake,” will take part in the pageant held…
Read MoreART ADORNS DOWNTOWN
MARYVILLE, Mo. — New sculptures selected by the Maryville Public Art Committee now adorn various areas of downtown Maryville. Each May, the public art committee puts out a fresh batch of statues around Maryville and displays them for the duration of a year. “We start the selection process in January and try to find items…
Read MoreA new hit, Maryville Market to evolve over summer
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With more than 30 vendors, activities for children and live music, the inaugural Maryville Market, in its new location at The Hangar, was one for the ages. “Oh my gosh we kind of blew things out of the water Saturday!” market organizer Autumn Quimby exclaimed to The Forum on Monday. Quite pleased…
Read MoreLocal Briefs, Thursday, June 2, 2022
Maryville Market to showcase local vendors MARYVILLE, Mo. — Beginning Saturday, June 4, the Maryville Market will feature dozens of vendors and food trucks from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Hangar. All goods and services will be produced, grown or performed by entrepreneurs from surrounding communities, according to The Hangar’s website. The weekly…
Read MoreNorthwest alumnus pens second poetry book
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Joey Salomone, a Northwest Missouri State University alumnus and Kansas City poet, recently published his second book of poems, “Drop of Atom.” According to a press release, the book is “a passionately written work that takes readers on a poetic journey.” “I am excited to announce the release of ‘Drop of…
Read MoreLibrary announces Children’s Art Contest winners
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Maryville Public Library recently announced the winners of the 2022 Children’s Art Contest. According to an email from the library, area children were invited to illustrate a scene from their favorite book. A total of 60 drawings and one shadow box were submitted in March. MTE Office Center, the Maryville McDonald’s,…
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