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Shockley pitching against Vienna’s Eagles in his final Maries County baseball showdown.

Shockley to continue baseball career at Jefferson College

Two years of college baseball in Hillsboro. 2024 Belle High School (BHS) graduate Clayton Shockley will have that to look forward to after signing a letter of intent to continue his academic and …
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OSAGE COUNTY — Christopher Hagan, of Vienna, who eluded both Maries County and Osage County law enforcement, was taken in to custody in Cole County Monday afternoon after an altercation with a …
BELLE — A series of thefts and vandalism involving campaign signs in Maries County has led Sheriff Chris Heitman to remind those responsible that the political advertisements are considered …
FREEBURG — Hilke’s Ice Company owner Laron Hilke told Freeburg trustees at their July 8 meeting that he didn’t know if he would be able to rebuild his business in Freeburg following …
VIENNA — Buddy Thompson, 53, is one of three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for Maries County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary. Each of the candidates participated in lengthy …
BELLE — As second in command at the Maries County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Scott John, 55, of Vichy, has used the last three years to learn how to supervise the day-to-day …
Commission News
VIENNA — Maries County Commissioners held an abbreviated meeting on July 15 as they once again appeared on the court docket for an update on the Fish Hollow case. The case, which asks the …
VIENNA — At the July 11 Maries County Commission meeting, Presiding Commissioner Victor Stratman said the courthouse elevator is back in operation after weeks of issues. The fix took …
VIENNA — In the weeks leading up to the Aug. 6 primary election, the Maries County Commission has continued to discuss the possibilities for how the next Western District commissioner will be …
VIENNA — During the June 24 Maries County Commission meeting, Presiding Commissioner Victor Stratman said he had talked with state Rep. Bennie Cook about getting Maries County involved in the …
VIENNA — The Maries County Commission was much less interested in possibly installing an electric vehicle charging station across from the courthouse after reviewing the potential cost of …

Larry Wiles

Larry Ralph Wiles, age 73, of Dixon, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 25, 1950, to Ralph George and Bonnie Maxine (Albertson) …

Joseph Wieberg

Joseph “Joe” Wieberg, 62, of Westphalia, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City. He was born Feb. 26, 1962, a son to the late …

Karen Sankey

Karen Lynn Sankey, 76, of Argyle, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 24, 1947,   to Kenneth Winston and Katherine Marie …

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Vienna Lady Eagle softball to spend July in Rolla

Scheduled to open Rolla Summer Softball League earlier this week, Jessica Gibbs’ Vienna Lady Eagles may have to wait until next week to get on the diamond thanks to rain from remnants of …

Vienna to switch conferences for 24-25 school year

More road trips into mid-Missouri. That is what will be in the cards for Vienna High School student athletes with their departure from the Gasconade Valley Conference to begin their membership …
Henry also took a swing for Belle’s Tigers last spring in the Linn Tournament.

Blake Henry to continue Baseball Career at MACC

A lot of trips along Highway 63. That will be in the cards for Blake Henry’s family and friends next spring since he signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic …
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County softball rivals become teammates at ECC

UNION — Under normal circumstances, red and yellow do not make blue. In this case, former Belle Lady Tiger Ryleigh Long and Vienna Lady Eagle Abrea Simmons traded their previous school …
Carter Kinkead (seated in center) signs his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic pursuits as a member of the College of the Ozarks Bobcat baseball team.

Carter Kinkead to trade Belle Tiger red for COTO Bobcat maroon

In spite of a miscommunication related to grades prior to his senior season of Belle Tiger baseball this past spring, 2024 Belle High School (BHS) graduate Carter Kinkead will continue his academic …
Wilkinson (far left) competes in his final MSHSAA Track and Field Championship meet at Jefferson City High School’s Adkins Stadium.

Wilkinson to continue running at State Fair Community College

Four years in Sedaila. 2024 Vienna High School graduate Duncan Wilkinson has that to look forward to after signing a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic pursuits as a member …
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Opinion on race for Sheriff from within the department BELLE — I am not big on social media, it’s such an easy platform to cower down and talk smack about something or someone …
T his week, I would like to take up where I left off in my July 17 column when reviewing James Bradley’s book, The China Mirage .  In his book, Bradley trashes Chiang Kai-shek as …
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Justin Brown, R-Rolla, today issued a statement relating to Senate Bill 1453 — designation of the “Dr. Dan Brown Memorial Highway” in Rolla — …
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