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Red, White and Boom: Your Guide to Independence Day Celebrations Across North Central Missouri
Fireworks, parades, carnivals, live music, golf tournaments, foam parties, family picnics and patriotic traditions are set to fill communities across north central Missouri as residents prepare to celebrate Independence Day—and America’s 250th birthday. Through July 5, communities throughout the region are hosting weeklong festivals, hometown parades, family-friendly activities and spectacular fireworks displays, giving residents plenty…
Entertainment
Miss Marceline Pageant Set for June 27
The 2026 Miss Marceline Pageant is giving local youth a chance to shine (and sparkle) on stage while building confidence, leadership skills and community pride. The pageant will be held at 2 p.m. June 27 in the Marceline R-V School Auditorium. The deadline to register is June 17. The event is open to contestants attending…
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Chilling Fish About to Reheat
By PAUL STURM LCL Sports Editor psturm@cherryroad.com After the hubbub of the organization’s successful celebration – on and off the field – of its silver anniversary last weekend, a welcomed respite and downshift has taken place this week with a full-scale “rev up” not really happening until this coming Tuesday. The 2026 Mudcats, finally having…