On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Rep. Christopher Warwick proudly announced his bid for re-election to serve the people of Hickory and Polk counties. With a steadfast commitment to conservative values and the enduring principles of the Constitution, Warwick will continue working for fiscal responsibility, robust support for small business, and unwavering protection of individual liberties in the Missouri House. more

The new Hermitage Medical Center started out as a vision many years ago and is quickly more

PHMS Pirates 4-H Club, Polk County, has received a grant from the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation’s Drive to Feed Kids matching grant program which empowers youth to lead hunger-relief efforts in local communities through Missouri FFA chapters, Missouri 4-H clubs, collegiate, and career and technical education organizations. Since 2022, grant recipients have raised resources to provide more than 575,877 meals to families in need. more

It was all the way back in 2013 that audiences were first introduced to the Four Horsemen of Magic – J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), Jack Wilder (Dave Franco), and Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher). The quartet blurred the line between “magic tricks” and “heists,” in that they would make the money and valuables of rich evildoers disappear and then reappear in the hands of their audiences. The film spawned a 2016 sequel (called “Now You See Me 2,” which raised the question of why they didn’t use the obvious “Now You Don’t” subtitle for that movie) that did so poorly that I didn’t review or even see it. The franchise looked to be dead. But, as we know from the person-sawed-in-half trick, death is much less common in magic than its practitioners would have you believe. more

Donors contributed nearly $150,000 at the second annual Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation Soirée: A Golden Hour Gala, presented by SGC Foodservice. more

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) is announcing the temporary closure of the license office in Hermitage. This office is located at 2313 Oakwood Circle, and will close at end of business on Friday, November 21, until further notice. more

The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) announced today that all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in Missouri will receive their full November benefits, following the passage of the FY26 Appropriations Act. more

Leah Jean Owens more

Gary Wayne Barham more

The American Heart Association says hunting safety should include awareness of warning signs of heart attack and stroke, importance of learning Hands-Only CPR and how to take action more

Katherine “Kay” Keller more

Twila Fern Burrell more

Southside Missionary Baptist Church will host a fifth Sunday singing Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. more

“Feeding management of cattle is important to the profitability of the cattle operation,” says Patrick Davis MU Extension Livestock Field Specialist. Furthermore, forage is the main part of the diet for cow-calf producers, so economics related to acquiring that forage is important to an operations bottom-line. Therefore, MU Extension, with the help of Wheeler Livestock Auction is providing a workshop to discuss these topics on December 15th at 6 pm at the Landmark Restaurant at 301 South Main, Lowry City, MO 64763. more

INSIDE TODAY’S ISSUE more

Baby, Madisyn Patton; Mother, Ally Schreiner; Grandmother, Cheyenne Underwood; Great-grandfather, Aaron Underwood; Great-great-grandmother, Sally Underwood. more

Gary W. Barham more

Join the Downtown Bolivar Association in ringing in the season on the square! more

The Bolivar Disabled American Veterans Chapter 66 and Auxiliary hosted the annual Veterans Day celebration, Tuesday, Nov. 11. more

How well do you know Polk County? more

SHERIFF’S REPORTS more

The Polk County Democrats will be meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, at Basil and Bourbon restaurant. Come early for dinner and fellowship at 5-6:15 p.m. if you wish. The meeting will follow at 6:30 p.m. more

I sat in on a Sunday evening service a few weeks back in which the preacher offered suggestions on how to better read the Bible. more

Current hours of operation for the Polk County Courthouse are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Effective January 01, 2026, the hours of operation for the Polk County Courthouse will be changed. The new hours of operation will be set at Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Courthouse will remain open during lunch hours as of now. This is subject to change pending the finalization of the 2026 budget. more

God wants you to know that everything will be okay. He hears your prayers, feels your pain, and knows your heart. Surrender it all. Let go. more