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Maryville native returns to entertain
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Barb Biffle performed Monday, June 11, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living in Maryville. She played several instruments including banjo, guitar, the nose flute, a stick with bottle caps attached and more. Singing songs such as: “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” “How Much is that Doggy in the Window?” and “Old Susannah,”…
Read MoreOne More Round performs at second concerts in the park
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Dressed in solid black and styling a slicked back hairdo, Bill Forness took the stage at the Donaldson-Westside Park Amphitheater. As the band One More Round started plucking their cellos, strumming their bass guitars and striking their drums, a familiar tune filled the air. Forness began playing along and singing “Folsom Prison…
Read MoreElks help to fortify Young Players before performances
MARYVILLE, Mo. – Friday evening, before getting into costume, before applying make up and before taking their places for final dress rehearsals, the Maryville Young Players were treated to a picnic meal cooked and served by members of the Maryville Elks Lodge No. 760 at the Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion at Northwest Missouri…
Read MoreMaryville Young Players will present ‘Alice in Wonderland Jr.’
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville Young Players this weekend will bring to life The White Rabbit, The Cheshire Cats, Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee in “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” Now in its 12th year, MYP has given students entering second grade through those entering ninth grade in and around Maryville an opportunity to learn, run and…
Read MoreLocal winery hosts young singer to kick off summer music events
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Patrons of Backyard Vine & Wine, LLC kicked off their Memorial Day weekend with food, drinks and music on Friday. While guests ate hamburgers from the grill and wine slushies from the winery, they were treated to the musical talents of Halle Kearns. The young musician from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, played throughout…
Read MoreDeparture kicks off summer concert series
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With a crowd ready for a Saturday evening full of 70s and 80s rock, Departure kicked off the Maryville Parks and Recreation Concerts in the Park Series at Donaldson-Westside Park. According the the band’s website, DEPARTURE is a new classic rock band from Topeka, Kansas. “Our collective history is long and varied.…
Read MoreMan remembers wife during nationwide walk for Alzheimer’s cure
MARYVILLE, Mo. — It’s said love can make you do crazy things; if that’s true, heartbreak can make you do even crazier things. Lance Tittle discovered the truth in this after losing his wife, Linda, to Alzheimer’s disease in 2017. “Everyone tells me I am crazy for even thinking about a coast-to-coast walk,” Tittle said.…
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 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 MoreNTS greenhouse opens, sells plants
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Technical School has opened its green house to the public as of Tuesday afternoon, offering community members the chance to buy flowers and starter plants from the student-maintained garden. Agricultural teacher Jeremy Lacey has worked with about 12 students to grow and maintain the greenhouse throughout the school year. Students in…
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