August 2022

Chiefs Beat Packers in Preseason Finale After Nod To Late Dawson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes gazed over the firstteam Kansas City offense Thursday night, lined up before him as if members of a choir, and together the Chiefs took a poignant penalty to honor Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson.

10th Annual Marceline Wine And Art Stroll
Downtown Marceline's 10th annual Wine and Art Stroll took place on Main Street USA last Saturday and featured several wineries from across the state, a brewery, live music, vendors and the Paint Marceline event sponsored by the North Missouri Art Council. Those in attendance had the opportunity to purchase art work following judging of the pieces, which were completed earlier that day by artists from across the country.

Cardinals Stay Hot, Take Series From Braves
O'Neill, Edman homers in eighth produce Sunday victory; Royals win with season high in runs Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer to break an eighth-inning tie as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the defending world champion Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Sunday night.

Turnovers Dull Marceline Gridders in Debut
TROY, Mo. — Thanks to a late site change, at least the long trip back for the Marceline High School football Tigers and their fans last Saturday was shorter and simpler than it would have been.

Serena Williams Center Of Attention At U.S. Open As End Nears
NEW YORK (AP) — They came to the U.S. Open on Monday from far and wide for Serena — no last name required, befitting someone as much an icon as superstar athlete — eager to see her play or, if not lucky enough to hold the right ticket, hoping for an autograph, a glance at her practicing or merely the chance to breathe the same Flushing Meadows air as her.

NASCAR Playoff Field Set As Wonky Season Nears End
By Jenna Fryer AP AUTO RACING WRITER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — It took 26 races, plus a long, waterlogged weekend in Daytona and millions of dollars in crashed cars to finally determine NASCAR's 16-driver playoff field.
Meadville Second in Brunswick Softball Tourney Saturday
BRUNSWICK — Meadville High School’s softball Lady Eagles began their 2022 season last Saturday with a second-place showing in the Brunswick Invitational tournament. They commenced play with a 6-5 victory over the host Lady Wildcats, then routed Hale/Bosworth 16-4 to get a crack at the championship.

Hall Of Fame Chiefs Quarterback Len Dawson Dies At 87
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Whether it was in the huddle during the early days of the AFL or behind the microphone as the NFL grew into the behemoth it is today, Len Dawson carried himself with an unmistakable swagger and self-assurance that earned him the well-worn nickname 'Lenny the Cool.'

Ask Amy: Alcoholic Nanny Drinking On The Job Poses Risks
Dear Amy: My sister 'Helen' moved to my state several years ago when her life was in freefall. She is an alcoholic.