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South Nodaway class hopes to draw families to Barnard
MARYVILLE, Mo. — It’s not uncommon to hear students talk about school, but seeing students spend several weeks creating a video with the hope of drawing more families to their school is rare indeed. “We’re all one big family here,” said South Nodaway senior Taylar Freemyer. “It’s like a South Nodaway promotion video.” Seven students…
Read MoreLocal hospital holds transition ceremony
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With the passing of a lighted candle to commemorate the transfer of ownership to Mosaic Life Care, SSM Health St. Francis Hospital spiritually handed over the hospital on Tuesday afternoon. At the Lee and Nina Schneider Center for Performing Arts, representatives from SSM Health Ministries, the Franciscan Sisters of Mary and Mosaic…
Read MoreKindergarteners celebrate 100 days of learning
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Horace Mann Elementary students in Nancy Farlow’s kindergarten class celebrated 100 days of school on Friday with cheers, songs, snacks and special guests. The Zero Hero and 100 Woman showed up and surprised the students during their regular calendar and weather discussion Friday morning. The students sang a song which helped them…
Read MoreMobile home explodes in Graham
GRAHAM, Mo. — A mobile home exploded Wednesday afternoon in Graham. According to Maryville Public Safety Fire Chief Phil Rickabaugh, the family of eight was accounted for and not home at the time of the event. A witness on the scene said he didn’t know the family, but that he knew they had two wood…
Read MoreMaryville football gears up
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Maryville High School has purchased new VICIS helmets to equip the entire football roster for the 2019 football season. In January, Maryville head football coach Matt Webb offered a preview of the new VICIS ZERO1 helmets at a Maryville R-II Board of Education meeting. “I’ve been really excited about this,” Webb told…
Read MoreFORUM FLASHBACKS: Jan. 31, 2019
25 years ago “The City of Maryville came in slightly behind where officials had anticipated in selling the city’s high-risk mortgage securities. According to a memo to the Maryville City Council by Maryville City Manager Bill Galletly, the city’s Kansas City brokerage firm sold all of the city’s securities Thursday afternoon for $1.1 million. The…
Read MoreDads and daughters dance the night away
MARYVILLE, Mo. — In its 15th year, the Maryville Parks and Recreation Daddy Daughter Dance delighted children of all ages and their fathers with fun, food and games on Friday night at the Maryville Community Center. From one dad really getting into lip syncing to “Let It Go,” and perhaps embarrassing his daughter, to daughters…
Read MoreFORUM FLASHBACKS: Jan. 24, 2019
25 years ago “Winners of the Junior American Citizens contest announced. In Eighth Grade Banner, first place Andrea Stiens and Cynthia Prokes; Diane Lade, teacher, St. Gregory’s School, Maryville. …” “The Maryville R-II School District has again received the national recognition thanks to efforts by the Washington Middle School staff. The school’s seventh grade teaching…
Read MoreT-N-R group begins work in bitter cold
MARYVILLE, Mo. — With gusting buffets of cold wind, several cats sniffed around a trap trying to get at the savory scented wet cat food. Avoiding the trap altogether, several cats ran back under the house, however, a large orange tabby couldn’t resist the alluring scent and was safely trapped and moved into the warmth…
Read MoreSanta Cops for Kids helps record number of children
MARYVILLE, Mo. — Nearly 60 children participated Sunday in an annual holiday shopping tradition that continues to grow year after year. Santa Cops for Kids helped 59 children this year, the largest total since the event began six years ago, Maryville Public Safety officer and president of the Santa Cops for Kids program Ian Myers…
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