Unloaded firearm found in school locker

In a search of a student’s locker at Eldon Middle School Wednesday, Nov. 11 school officials discovered an unloaded firearm. According to Superintendent Matt Davis, administrators were …
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Kiwanis Club names TERRIFIC Kid Awards

The Kiwanis Club of Camdenton recently honored outstanding young leaders across the Camdenton R-III School District with the quarterly “Terrific Kids” award. Teachers select these students each …

Obituaries
Donald Christian, 50 
Mr. Donald Christian, 50 of Osage Beach, Missouri passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Kaiser, Missouri.   Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, …
William L. Wall, 83 
William L. Wall, 83, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away on November 9, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.
June Ann Langley, 78 
June Ann Langley, 78, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.
David C. Barry
David C. Barry, age 68, unexpectedly passed away November 03, 2026, in the home he built in Eldon, Missouri.   Dave was born May 13, 1958, in St. Louis, the son of Robert and Mary (Cratty) …
Ralph Thomas May
Ralph Thomas May, 74, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at his residence, in the place he and his family had called home for nearly 40 years. Ralph was born in …
Sports
Camdenton soccer captures first district title since 2009
Camdenton boys soccer made history Saturday, claiming its first district championship in 17 years after outlasting Capital City in a dramatic penalty-kick finish in the Class 3 District 5 championship game. 
In Class 1 state competition, Macks Creek’s boys team took 14th. Junior Carter Ferrell took 22nd individually, with a personal record of 17:03.
Lake Area runners earn all-state honors at cross country state championships
Two Lake Area runners capped their seasons with all-state performances as area athletes competed in the MSHSAA 78th Boys and 48th Girls Cross Country Championships at Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia over the weekend. 
#3, senior Eli Dickerson, continued on an impressive season. He rushed for more than 150 yards and scored four touchdowns. Three of those scores came in the first quarter as Camdenton quickly established control and built a 21-0 advantage.
Lakers punch ticket to district title game with 57-14 win over the Jays 
Camdenton put together a dominant performance on both sides of the ball Friday night, overpowering Jefferson City 57-14 at Bob Shore Stadium to advance to the Class 5 District 5 championship game. 
Ferrell named Lake Sun's Athlete of the Week, Nov. 11
Macks Creek junior Carter Ferrell is this week’s Athlete of the Week after capping his cross country season with the best race of his career at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Championships.
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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City of Camdenton reports $15 million in cash, investments

The board approved the publication of the unaudited city financial report for Oct. 1, 2025, to Sept. 30, 2026. The city reported more than $15 million in cash and investments and no bonded …

Operation Christmas Child Collection Week

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, Nov. 16-23.   Nearly 5,000 drop-off locations will open across the country in …

Day Trippin’ Mark Twain’s Birthday

With so much going on between Halloween and Thanksgiving, one important hallmark of American life rests in Hannibal. Mark Twain helped shape the country in its earlier days. His wit and reflections …
Jonathan, Cierra, Jenna, Levi and Miah Parkison are feeling incredible Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Gravois Mills Halloween Fair.

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Veteran’s Day at the Eldon Senior Center

On Veteran’s Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, The Eldon Senior Center is holding an indoor Veteran’s Presentation from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is free and open to the public. Lunch is served from 11:30 …

Local broadcaster competes for national Top Host title

Missouri writer and broadcaster Tony Michaels is currently first in his group for a national competition for radio hosts.   The overall winner of Top Host, the competition with Ryan …
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Osage Beach Swears in new City Administrator

Osage Beach just announced the appointment of Keith Klostermann as the new City Administrator. Appointment and swearing-in was held at the Osage Beach Board of Alderman meeting on Oct. 15.   …

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