John Steele
John Steele, 92, died peacefully at his home on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. John was born on May 17, 1927 in Carthage to the late William and Elva Steele; he was one of 13 children. After graduation from...
View ArticleDarrel D. Hoerle
Darrel D. Hoerle, 87, passed away Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. Darrel was born March 27, 1932 in Chambers, Nebraska to Earl H. and Helen A. “Russell” Hoerle. He was a longtime...
View ArticleLt. Col. Jeff Johnston Piercy, USAF, (Ret.)
Lt. Col. Jeff Johnston Piercy, USAF, (Ret.), aged 95 ½ years, of Carthage MO, entered into peaceful rest on Friday, November 15, 2019 at his Missouri Century Farm with his daughters by his side. He was...
View ArticleEarthTalk: Can lawn chemicals cause canine cancer?
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that lawn chemicals can cause canine cancer, and if so, how can I protect my dog? — Bill W., Ithaca, NY Unfortunately, the answer may very well be yes. A 2012 study published...
View ArticleartNotes from Hyde House: Thankful for artCentral’s HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
In this season when we pause to give gratitude I am thankful for art—the beauty of art and the comfort of art; the passion and the inspiration of art; the power and the challenge of art. I am thankful...
View ArticleBrighten your spirits and indoor décor with a colorful cyclamen
Add some unique beauty to your indoor décor or give the gift of low maintenance splendor with the easy-care cyclamen. You’ll enjoy the colorful plain or ruffled white, pink, rose or lavender flowers...
View ArticleSonya Edwards Faiella
Sonya Edwards Faiella, 52, of Moberly, formerly of Carthage, MO; beloved wife of Chris, loving mother of Sophia, Colette, and Nick, dear daughter of Margaret (Muffy) Edwards, sister to Kelli Edwards,...
View ArticleLucille Ellen “Stukey” Abbiatti
Lucille Ellen “Stukey” Abbiatti, 83, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Cox Barton County Hospital. Lucille was born December 2, 1935 in Jasper County to Samuel Clifford and Edith “Lux”...
View ArticleDale Allen Smith
Dale Allen Smith, 88, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at St. Luke’s Nursing Home in Carthage. Dale was born December 17, 1930 in Superior, Nebraska to Ernest Leroy and Iva “Prickett” Smith. He...
View ArticleSelecting and caring for your Christmas Tree
The holiday tree is the center of many family celebrations. Ornaments collected over the years decorate the boughs while brightly wrapped gifts are carefully placed underneath. But the hunt for the...
View ArticleEarthTalk: Recycling paper
Dear EarthTalk: You don’t hear much anymore about the cutting of our forests to make paper. Has this destructive practice just moved overseas where we don’t have to confront it, or have increases in...
View ArticleGary Ray Jones
Gary Ray Jones, 76, of Carthage, passed away Thursday November 28, 2019 at his home following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born October 4, 1943, son of the late Raymond and Glennis (Evans)...
View ArticleHistorically Speaking: Whistleblowing
As surprising as this may sound, presidents behaving badly is not new. President Trump is just the latest. Politicians have been skirting the law since the creation of politicians. This in no way...
View ArticleWayne Henry Williams
Wayne Henry Williams, age 91, Reeds, Missouri, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 4, 2019 at St. Luke’s Nursing Center, Carthage. Wayne was born February 11, 1928 in Avilla, Missouri to the...
View ArticleCarrie Lou Miller
Carrie Lou Miller, age 82, previously of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on December 5, 2019 at Robertsdale Health Care, Robertsdale, Alabama. Carrie and her twin sister, Clara Sue Robinson, were born...
View ArticleartNotes from Hyde House: Celebrating heroines and heroes
#GivingTuesday and the HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE are two more grand artCentral successes. I stand, applaud and celebrate all those who participate and do their part to support and sustain our small town...
View ArticleCarthage wrestlers record first “W” with win over Carl Junction
To say that Tuesday night’s wrestling dual at Carl Junction was a source of anxiety for Head Coach Kenny Brown was an understatement. When it became clear last Saturday in St. Louis that the wrestling...
View ArticleEarthTalk: Is climate gentrification killing our communities?
Dear EarthTalk: What is climate gentrification and where is it happening? – Jamie B., Boston, MA Climate gentrification is a relatively new term describing what happens when neighborhoods traditionally...
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