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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…
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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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Weak Offense Takes Central Role in Mudcats’ Struggles
Chillicothe Mudcats pitcher Nick Blakeney delivers one of the 100-plus pitches he threw during a strong, 6-1/3-innings start against the Joplin Jailbirds in MINK League action in Chillicothe June 20. Blakeney allowed only two runs in the first six innings before tiring and surrendering a couple more before being removed in the seventh. Joplin went…