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New Missouri Explorers program invites visits to state historical sites
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A new bicentennial program is underway to encourage individuals, families and groups to travel the state and participate in fun challenges and learn more about Missouri. According to a news release, participants in the Missouri Explorers Program will receive a button upon registration and a list of challenges to earn additional merit…
Read MoreLocal paintball business opens in Maryville area
MARYVILLE, Mo. — When people go out for entertainment or an activity getting dirty is not generally a high priority. However, local entrepreneurs David Baker and Chelsey Clark don’t mind getting a little dirty when it comes to their business and neither do their patrons. As of this weekend, area residents officially have a new…
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 MoreDads, daughters dazzle at annual dance
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Fathers and daughters were dressed to the nines as they hopped along a life-size Candyland game, danced and played games at the 17th annual Daddy Daughter Dance held March 12 at the Maryville Community Center. One hundred fifty seven girls and their dads took part in this year’s event, whose theme Candyland…
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 MoreFront-line workers named grand marshals of St. Patrick’s Day Parade
MARYVILLE, Mo. — A staple of the rite of spring will have a different flair this year as area first responders and front-line workers are slated to be the grand marshal’s of the 34th annual World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade. According to parade sponsors and organizers Chris and Lori Burns, the parade committee chose…
Read MoreGallery features work of Maryville artist
CHILLICOTHE, Mo. — Cultural Corner Art Guild & Gallery presents an Art Exhibit featuring art from Maryville artist Jeff Foster. Now through March 30, patrons may view his show “Through My Eyes,” which represents the last 20 years of his artistic interpretation of the world at the Chillicothe gallery, located at 424 Locust St. While…
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…
Read MoreNorth Nodaway rescinds mask mandate
HOPKINS, Mo. — With a vote of 6-1, the North Nodaway Board of Education lifted its mask mandate during last week’s board meeting held in the high school cafeteria. After a recommendation from Superintendent Chris Turpin, board member Jerime Bix moved to remove the mandate. Board member Vicki Riley seconded the motion and most raised…
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