James L. Hunter
October 5, 1967 – November 14, 2022 James L. Hunter, Jr., 55, of Blackburn, Mo., passed away on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City,…
November 2022
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Spainhower hosts November character education assembly
Spainhower Primary School students celebrated their monthly character education assembly on Friday, Nov. 4. The new monthly character word, responsibility, was introduced by Miss Diaz’s first grade classroom.
Linn Van Winkle
October 6, 1942 — November 12, 2022 Linn Van Winkle, 80, of Independence, Mo., died Saturday, November 12, 2022, on his family farm west of Slater. Visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov.
Where do our priorities lie?
In light of current events, I believe it’s a good time to think about our priorities. As I begin to meditate on such matters, my thoughts always seem to come back to one question: Where on my list of priorities does the will of Christ land? Above personal comfort? Above earthly possessions? Above even family?
1 injured in Highway 65 crash
A two-vehicle crash in Saline County Saturday, Nov. 12, resulted in injuries for one driver.
Slater School District honors veterans with breakfast, ceremony
In honor of Veterans Day this past weekend Friday, Nov. 11, the Slater School District organized festivities for local veterans.
Annual Veterans Day ceremony conducted at Saline County Courthouse
“We can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to the more than 650,000 service members who died in battle, 1.4 million who were wounded,” veteran and Saline County Presiding Commissioner Kile Guthrey stated during his greeting at a Veterans Day ceremony held Friday, Nov. 11. “We can, however, recognize and thank the 25 million veterans that are still living today.”
Greyhounds hold off North Shelby, advance to district final
Playing on the road against one of the most potent offenses in 8-man football, odds were not in the favor of Sweet Springs. But the third-seeded Greyhounds had a huge night rushing from senior quarterback Blake Schroeder, and held the lead throughout in a 46-40 win over the No.
Vikes give up late TD, lose by one at Baker
In a season filled with close losses, the Missouri Valley College football team had a chance to change that trend and end three losing streaks at the same time Saturday in Baldwin City, Kan. The Vikings led the host Baker Wildcats by six points two-thirds of the way through the fourth quarter.