Entertainment
St. Francis Gala plans to provide unique virtual experience
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Usually an elegant evening out, the St. Francis Foundation Gala is putting on its mask and asking donors to “Stay Inn,” with a unique virtual experience focusing on raising funds for community mental health initiatives. For its 19th annual gala, the foundation is inviting donors on a “tropical vacation … from the…
Read MoreThe Hangar reopens as family getaway
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Family is important to Tad Gordon, owner of The Hangar. Not only is it evident in how he’s reshaping his business, but also in the importance he places on his staff members. Since 1999, when he opened the movie theater as Countryside Cinema, Gordon has made a point of putting the experience…
Read MoreBakers stay active in 4-H while keeping up with their chores
BARNARD, Mo. — Sisters Josie and Lily Baker, daughters of Matt and Jackie Baker, are so active in the Busy Bee 4-H club, that they have to get up very early in the morning to work with animals and complete chores before heading off to school. “Josie and Lily are very hard-working girls with very…
Read MoreNodaway Chorale to premiere holiday video
MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway Chorale plans to premiere a “Holiday Celebration” video of choral music on its social media platforms, Sunday, Dec. 20. According to a news release, the pre-recorded video will feature several small ensembles of volunteers who joined to rehearse and perform safely while adhering to public health safety regulations and guidelines.…
Read MoreSpoofhounds prepare for holiday ‘trial’
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville High School students are setting the stage for this weekend’s performances of the one-act play, “The Trial of Santa,” and they’re doing it carefully, while socially distanced and wearing masks. Maryville High School English, drama teacher Jacqui Conn told The Forum Tuesday afternoon that she and the students are excited to…
Read MoreFamilies open homes for a good cause
MARYVILLE, Mo. — As a way of supporting Under the Son Ministries, four local families opened their homes to the public on Sunday, offering a peek into their living spaces, Christmas traditions and holiday décor. Pleased with the turnout, tour organizers Steve and Donella Sherry told The Forum Wednesday that 146 people briefly popped into…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2
25 years ago The Maryville City Council, last night, approved several increases in the wage and benefits package offered to City of Maryville employees.In the package, approved by a four to one vote, all city employees would receive a 2.5 percent cost of living increase and a 2.5 percent step increase was approved for those…
Read MoreForum Flashbacks: Nov. 19 – Nov. 25
25 years ago The No. 1 and No. 2 box-office hits were not 40 miles away, but right here in the heart of Nodaway County.The Missouri Twin Cinema is currently showing the top two grossing movies of the past weekend. Two weeks ago, the Missouri Twin started “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls” and it opened…
Read MoreThe ‘Vill joins Tour of Lights Maryville event
MARYVILLE, Mo. — “We’re all gonna have so much fun we’ll need plastic surgery to remove our smiles,” noted Clark Griswold in the film “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and it mirrors the bright hope that Holly Kay Cronk, owner of Ferluknat Farm, wants to provide others with the Maryville Tour of Lights. Cronk said the…
Read MoreUnder the Son Ministries Christmas Homes Tour set for Dec. 6
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Under the Son Ministries has announced the date and some new safety precautions for its fourth annual Christmas Homes Tour. Set to be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, the tour will see four families open the doors to their holiday-themed, fully decorated homes. Steve and Donella Sherry,…
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