Camdenton Board approves agreement with ICE for immigration enforcement

The Camdenton Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the city to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a …
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Controversy continues over Camdenton airport management

In a formal statement, Camdenton Alderman (BOA) Daniel Ousley raised serious legal and procedural concerns regarding an airport committee at a BOA meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Ousley issued a demand …

Obituaries
Nicky Joe Williams 
Nicky Joe Williams, 82 of Linn Creek, Missouri.   Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.
Roberta “Bobbie” Marie Stephens 
Roberta “Bobbie” Marie Stephens, daughter of Robert MaHenry and Marie O’Dette MaHenry, was born, February 28, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan.  She departed this life on October 29, 2026, …
Judith “Judy” A. Rieser
Judith “Judy” A. Rieser, age 83, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026. Arrangementsare under the direction of Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Homes, 1270 S. Business …
Doyle Eugene Hogue Sr.
Doyle Eugene Hogue Sr., age 87, of Iberia, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Miller County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Tuscumbia.   He was born in Miller County on March 31, …
Timothy Ray Adkins
Timothy Ray Adkins, 59, Holts Summit, MO passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his home.   Timothy was born on June 11, 1967, in Pontiac, MI the son of Daniel Ray and Patsy Jean …
Sports
Camdenton boys swim team takes fourth at CMAC championships
The Lakers opened the meet with a fourth-place finish in the 200-yard medley relay, with senior Ian Keniston, junior Miles Rapp, junior Benjamin Emory and junior John Cantera teaming up.
Osage’s Piper Brickner goes to state for the second year
Brickner secured her second consecutive all-state honor after finishing seventh at last year’s state tournament.
Lakers and Indians advance with opening-round playoff victories 
Camdenton and Osage football both opened postseason play with convincing victories, setting up district semifinal matchups after a successful first week of playoff action. 
Dickerson named Lake Sun's Athlete of the Week, Nov. 4
Nominated by Coach Walker as this week’s Athlete of the Week, Dickerson helped power Camdenton to a 49-27 playoff victory over rival Lebanon.
Vacation News

Firefly X Goes Robotic

There is a new barista at the lake, and he is no nonsense and has kind of a dry personality. But, he makes your coffee quickly and even can shimmy while stirring the flavors. Meet Arnold, the …

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Ladies paint party Nov. 7 in Eldon

Ladies can paint a Christmas bag and help needy children Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Eldon Community Center. The Friends of Miller County Foundation is hosting a ladies paint party from 10:30 a.m. …

Camden County methods ensure accuracy, integrity at the polls

Camden County’s 35,000 registered voters can be confident that their votes will count – and that others’ votes will only be counted once. County Clerk Rowland Todd said that’s because, …

Lake Regional Cancer Center to showcase new linear accelerator at Nov. 5 open house

Lake Regional Cancer Center is expanding access to advanced cancer treatment with a new linear accelerator that brings the latest radiation therapy technology to patients in mid-Missouri. The …

Lake Regional Clinic - Osage Beach welcomes pediatric nurse practitioner Courtney Wood

Lake Regional Clinic – Osage Beach welcomes Courtney Wood, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner who will provide acute walk-in care, well-child visits and sports physicals. …

School of the Osage to host Senior Citizens’ Banquet

School of the Osage’s National Honor Society will host the 39th annual Senior Citizens’ Banquet Thursday, Nov. 19. Musical performances by the Osage High School Jazz Band, Les Chanteurs, …

Camdenton R-3 approves pay raise, reports on fuel costs, fleet and staffing

The Camdenton R-III School District Board of Education (BOE) reviews bus routes each year. Jamin English, Director of Transportation, and Jeff Griffin, Operations Manager, presented the …
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Osage Midle School September Leaders of the Month

6th  Thalia Crosthwait  Thalia is the daughter of Courtney Reidy and Robert Crosthwait. Thalia participates in choir at OMS. In her free time, she likes to make crafts and …

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4 retro-fueled room designs for fresh inspiration today
Houzz reports on four retro-inspired room designs blending past styles with modern touches, showcasing 1920s Art Deco, 1950s charm, 1960s Space Age, and vibrant 1990s aesthetics.
If you're going with a lower-cost health insurance plan, make sure to read the fine print.
Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs
Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.
Why are school mornings so stressful? A psychologist explains, and organizers share what works
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Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for
Rula reports that good mental health involves coping skills, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose. 
What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body
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Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows
Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on clutter and well-being.
Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
Malwarebytes reports scammers are targeting mobile users with increasingly sophisticated scams.
Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season
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Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in accidents. 
8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money
Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.