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Board hears three requests, meets newest member

8/11/2021

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​The Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission held three public hearings on Thursday, August 5, approving two requests while declining a third.

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Scott Adam, PHS teacher, gone at 53

8/4/2021

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Loss hits both farming, education communities

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Gower woman charged after infant’s February death

7/29/2021

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A Gower, Mo., woman is facing a pair of felony child endangerment charges after the death of one of her twin sons earlier this year

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Stunning quilt show draws hundreds of visitors

7/28/2021

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The Missouri Bicentennial Quilt displayed at Plattsburg’s “200 Quilts, 200 Years” show.

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Board gets update on construction

7/22/2021

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Progress at the East Buchanan football field has been clipping along this summer, with the sod going down this week and last. It’s expected to be playable by the first game, which is just over 50 days away. Photo Courtesy of Doug Miller | EBHS

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Cases rising in Clinton Co. as Delta Variant Takes Reigns

7/14/2021

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As Missouri becomes the nation’s cautionary tale for the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus, the impact is starting to show itself in Clinton County.

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Brett & Robin Dickerson

7/8/2021

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Brett and Robin Dickerson (56 and 57 respectively) of Plattsburg, MO, died together in an accident during a Wyoming mountainside motorcycle ride on July 3rd. 

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Zoning board approves the comprehensive plan from 2002

7/7/2021

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Community saddened with the passing of the Dickersons

7/4/2021

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When the pandemic struck last year, Plattsburg High School teacher Brett Dickerson used the district's tech lab to 3D print much needed materials for medical facilities throughout the region. CCR-III Photo.

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K9 Officer Max gave his life in the line of duty

7/2/2021

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The St. Joseph Police Department suffered a tragic loss last week when a K9 officer, Max, was shot and killed in the line of duty. Officers were responding to a residence in reference to an arrest warrant when Max was shot. He was rushed for medical treatment but did not survive. The suspect was taken into custody. Max’s partner on the force, Officer Lucas Winder, is formerly of Gower and is a graduate of East Buchanan High School.
A memorial service for Max will be held Friday, July 9 at 3 p.m. in Civic Center Park, 900-1200 Francis Street, St. Joseph. A tribute wall is available online on the Meierhoffer Funeral Home website.
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Born on the Fourth of July

6/30/2021

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A veteran of three wars, Lathrop’s Merle Green will celebrate his 100th birthday on Independence Day
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Both previously widowed, Merle and Millie Green hoped when they were married in 1984 they would get
10 good years together. They’ve been blessed with nearly four decades of marriage.

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One dead after car swept from road near Gower

6/26/2021

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Clinton County Coroner Lee Hanks and Sheriff Larry Fish wade into flood waters Saturday during the recovery of a vehicle that was swept up by flood waters south of Gower. Phonto via Clinton County Sheriff's Department on Facebook

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Tinnen Named to Hall of Fame

6/24/2021

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Steve Tinnen is headed for the Missouri Press Association Hall of Fame.

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State auditor’s office to begin work at the courthouse

6/16/2021

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East Buch moves forward with $2.2 million lease plan

6/9/2021

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​Work will include new track, upgrades at the elementary
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With school out for the summer, the East Buchanan C-1 School District has started some of the preliminary work for its $2.2 million improvements project, including breaking ground on the new track at the high school.

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Woodside throws complete game shutout in semifinal

6/2/2021

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(Above) East Buchanan senior shortstop Kaden Woodside collides with a Marionville runner at second base on Tuesday night. (Below) Junior pitcher Conner Musser delivers to the plate in the Missouri Class 2 State Championship on Tuesday. Christopher Parker | Special to The Leader

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Memorial Day Services

5/27/2021

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This Memorial Day, take a moment to reflect on those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

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Langner given five-years probation, to pay back $100K

5/26/2021

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The woman who admitted to stealing approximately $286,000 from the Plattsburg Special Road District has been sentenced in U.S. District Court.

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Bond set at $50,000 for Gower man facing felonies

5/19/2021

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Bond has been set and posted in the case of the Gower man charged in the death of his young son.

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Plattsburg, East Buchanan seniors graduate on Sunday

5/12/2021

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For the first time in two years, local graduations will go on as originally scheduled.

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Tinnens Sell The Leader

5/5/2021

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Honeycutts to become 10th owners since 1895
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D’Anna and Jamey Honeycutt (left) are the new owners of The Clinton County Leader, purchasing the publication (and its shopper, The Paper) from Steve and Sue Tinnen. The Tinnen family has owned The Leader since 1969, first by the late Skip and Franc E. Tinnen, then by Steve and Sue beginning in 2001. Both Jamey and D’Anna have spent their working lives in the newspaper industry.

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The Gathering Place Menu for May 3-7

4/29/2021

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Monday, May 3

Chicken tenders, southern green beans, tator tots, chilled apricots, and wheat bread
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Tuesday, May 4

Ham and beans, California blend, coleslaw, chilled plums, and cornbread.
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Wednesday, May 5

Turkey sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, and apple crisp.
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Thursday, May 6

Chili, broccoli, gelatin with pineapple, and cinnamon rolls.
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Friday, May 7

Salmon loaf, creamed peas, coleslaw, tropical fruit, and cornbread.

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Strong Support for Gower Family

4/28/2021

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Fundraiser events raise more than $16k
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Kenzie Thompson with Avenue Nutrition presents Megan Brushwood with a donation in support of the late Donna Livingston and her family. Phot and Article by Jim Bonebrake | The Leader
Gower again showed the strength of a small community by coming to the aid of the family of the late Donna Livingston

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Brandon Boswell named Tigers’ next head coach

4/21/2021

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The Clinton County R-III School District has found the next head coach of the Plattsburg Tigers football team.

The district has tabbed Brandon Boswell as the program’s next leader, replacing the outgoing Ross Rosenbaum, who is set to leave the district at the end of the school year. Boswell will be Plattsburg’s fifth head coach in six years.

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After six seasons, Lathrop head football coach Chris Holt resigns

4/16/2021

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By Brett Adkison | Leader Editor.

 The man who led Lathrop football to its most successful period in school history has announced his resignation.
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Lathrop head coach Chris Holt during the coin flip of the 2018 Missouri Class 2 Show-Me Showdown against Blair Oaks in Columbia, Mo.
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