West Linn News
By Eudora Fitzpatrick Joan Carroll, Bosworth, and Donald Herring, Linneus, were in Columbia Monday, July 24, to teach the District Officer Training classes. A Happy… Login to continue reading Login…
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By Eudora Fitzpatrick The family of Jean VanDyke celebrated her birthday with a carry-in meal on Sunday, July 16, at her home. The Linn County… Login to continue reading Login…
Making History: Marian Ainslee, Hollywood Royalty
By Ed Comber There is Hollywood royalty from Marceline. No. I’m not talking about Walt Disney. This person was born in Marceline and had a… Login to continue reading Login…
University of Missouri experts provide simple energy-saving tips for summer months
From energy-saving strategies to water-saving techniques, there are simple ways people can embrace the essence of the summer while also lowering their energy consumption. Here,… Login to continue reading Login…
Making History: The Uptown Theatre, Part 2
By Ed Comber 1940s Era World War II had just started when Glen Dickinson’s partner, H. J. Griffith bought him out to become the sole… Login to continue reading Login…
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By Eudora Fitzpatrick Helen Buckner, 7866 HWY B, Wheeling, MO 64688, will be celebrating her 101st birthday on June 26. Jackie Russell was guest speaker… Login to continue reading Login…
OUTDOORS: No Waterfowl Hunting at Swan Lake This Fall
By BILL WEHRLE LCL Outdoors Sports Editor The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that, due to workload demands and staffing shortages, the Swan… Login to continue reading Login…
MAKING HISTORY: Doris Akers, “Miss Gospel Music”
By Ed Comber Linn County has more entertainment royalty than one might realize. We all know of Walt Disney’s connection to the county, and earlier… Login to continue reading Login…
MAKING HISTORY: The Uptown Theatre, Part 1
By Ed Comber DISCLOSURE: I wrote the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the Uptown Theatre in Marceline. It qualifies for the Register in… Login to continue reading Login…
Making History: Dispelling myths about historical preservation
In major cities, too often historic properties are razed to make way for “progress”. However, rehabbing a historic property is more cost-effective and fiscally better for the community than tearing it down and building a modern monstrosity.