LORI MARBLE: A new-found respect for gamers

I’ve never claimed to be bright. Nice — yes. Funny — at times. Well mannered — try to be. But my intelligence quotient is not off the charts.

Girl Scouts join in effort to break Guinness record

Donning yellow T-shirts marked Girl Scout Troop #70353, some 65 people, including girls, their leaders, parents and siblings completed a full minute of jumping jacks on Wednesday night as part of a nationwide effort to break the world record.

Volunteerism a calling for Robert Allen

Robert Allen says his volunteer work is a hobby.

His wife, Alva Jane, says it’s a calling.

Breast cancer survivor, outreach director finds passion

Four years ago, Kristi Seibert, Joplin, was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Barnyard Days craft festival raises funds for breast cancer group

It was a near-record turnout for the 15th annual fall Barnyard Days on Saturday.

Candle-lighting service kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Candles burned in the dusk of Big Spring Park Thursday night, kicking off October, the 27th annual Breast Cancer Awareness month, for Neosho.

NHS cheer squad to compete at state

Seventeen members of a local high school cheerleading squad are state-bound this weekend.

Fiber artists converge on Neosho

Knitting, crocheting, carding, felting, spinning, dyeing … fiber artists from across the four states gathered in Neosho to learn new techniques during Fiber Daze this weekend.

Area vets honored for service

Twelve veterans were honored with medals and medallions by way of the Missouri Veterans Recognition Program at Golden Living Center Friday afternoon.

Apple pie makers raise charity funds

How many apple pies can 60 bushels of Jonathan apples can make?

A little more than 1,000 pies.

NHS Class of ‘51 reunion brings 'close' class back together

When Patti Stark, a member of the Neosho High School class of 1951, walked through the Civic’s doors on Saturday morning, she  remembered the school and other events during the class’s 60th reunion.

Midway graduates gather for day of visiting

Driving from Kansas City, Mary Stone, a member of the Midway High School class of 1951, celebrated her 60th class reunion with former classmates on Saturday at the New-Mac Electric Community Room in Neosho.

Olympic dreams in sight for Crowder basketball player

Olympic dreams are a little bit closer for New Zealand native and Crowder College student Jordan Hunter.

Silver Follies to open Friday in Neosho

 The senior cast of Silver Follies spent the last week rehearsing their annual music and comedy show.

Nearly 2,000 attend Prairie Day event

As visitors attended Prairie Day at George Washington Carver National Monument on Saturday, they were transported back in time to how Carver and others lived in the 1860s and 1870s.

Biologists gather to tag sturgeon for release

About 20 biologists from the U.S. Geological Survey, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Nebraska Game and Parks, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service were in Neosho Tuesday and today to help tag endangered pallid sturgeon.

First Community Bank opens new location

On Tuesday morning, the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce gave an expansion award to First Community Bank, 3005 Edgewood and Gardner Dr., Neosho, during the facility’s grand opening.

Calvary Baptist indoor festival draws crowd Saturday

Families got a chance to enjoy an indoor carnival and social event Saturday night at Calvary of Neosho.

Neosho Cinema 6 screens last film, opens in digital

Film is a thing of the past at Neosho Cinema 6.

Fairview reunion draws crowd

When Peggy Clarkson of Stella was a junior at Fairview High School, she was the basketball homecoming queen.

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