SEMO-Combat Robotics will host its first event Dec. 9 at 10:30 a.m., at the VFW Post #3485 hall. The event provides spectators with a chance to experience something new from “growing minds together” for the entire family to witness. It will be an event like no other to our area...

A new Christmas tradition in Doniphan was started in 2022, and planners of the second annual free community Christmas meal are excited about the prospect of gathering again this year. The traditional Christmas meal will be served Dec. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., at St. Benedict Parish Hall, located at 703 Pine Street in Doniphan...

This Friday, Dec. 8, the Doniphan High School Hall of Fame committee will present four sports stars with Hall of Fame plaques. The presentation will take place during the Dons home games against East Carter at the Bill L. Wright Gymnasium. The DHS Hall of Fame was founded in 2015 to recognize athletes, coaches, teams, school officials and community members who demonstrate character, success, citizenship and leadership while associated with the Doniphan High School athletic program, according to materials released by the Hall of Fame committee. ...

Downtown Doniphan will be the hub for a special time of Christmas merriment Dec. 16. Morning activities will center around the Heritage Homestead with childrens’ activities and culminate with the annual parade at 6 p.m. Children who pre-registered Nov. 18, can expect to get a double treat: they will get to eat their favorite breakfast with their favorite holiday hero, Santa Claus...

Can you recall a time that you may have felt frustration while standing in line to be waited on? The concept of time can be misleading when there is only one cashier and what seems to be a multitude of customers, all eager to conduct their transactions and get out the door and on their way. When in reality the wait was only a total of five or 10 minutes...

The Linda and Bob Holland Memorial Coat Drive will be open to the public Saturday, Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m., at the Doniphan United Methodist Church, located at 305 Plum street to anyone that needs a coat or jacket. The United Methodist Church hosts a dinner for all participants, as a way to provide warmth to the body and spirit...

Monday - Spaghetti, Italian vegetables, salad, garlic bread and peaches. Tuesday - Lemon chicken, spinach au gratin, corn, hot roll, fruit cocktail and wacky cake. Wednesday - Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and apple crisp. Thursday - Glazed ham slice, cheesy scalloped potatoes, baked seasoned Brussels sprouts, hot roll and fruit salad...

The Doniphan Dons had a pair of football players battle their way onto the All-SEMO Conference post-season team with one player grabbing multiple honors. Senior Kaden Buffington was named to the Central Division Second-Team Offense for his kicking and named Second-Team Defense for his punting. Buffington was also named honorable mention for his defensive line play this season...

Children need not wait in vain for a chubby man in red pajamas to come bearing gifts on Christmas Eve. Jerry Lynxwiler, coordinator of Ripley County Toys for Tots has been working all year to make sure that there will be plenty of free toys available from which they can choose...

The Nov. 29 session of the Ripley County Commission opened to a packed room of concerned citizens, with overflow into the adjacent rooms of the courthouse. The question on everyone’s minds pertained to public safety: specifically, “Will Sheriff Mike Barton have enough money in the budget to keep from laying off deputies through December?”...

On Saturday, Dec. 2 the Naylor Heritage Day Foundation committee hosted the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, with a record 25 entries. Festivities started off with Christmas music played on the bagpipes by Clifton Hoffman Sr. Announcing the parade floats this year was “Mr. Christmas,” played by Mark Young, who was assisted by his mother, Christy Young...

Those who would seek election to a public office in the April municipal election have less than a month to make their intentions known. Filing dates begin Dec. 5 and the last day to submit a bid for candidacy is Dec. 26. This applies to expired terms and/or openings for the Doniphan and Naylor City Councils, Doniphan R-I, Naylor R-II, Gatewood R-III and Lone Star R-IV school boards, the Ripley County Ambulance District board, the Ripley County Health Center board, and road district commissioner positions.. ...

The only thing better than a parade is one which features festive lighting and a Christmas theme. The Doniphan annual lighted Christmas parade will take place at 6 p.m., Dec. 16. Those planning to take part should design a float and/or create their entry in keeping with the well-known Paul McCartney’s carol, “Simply having a wonderful Christmastime.”...

Doniphan native Mike Duncan will be inducted into the DHS Hall of Fame during the December 8 home games against East Carter at the Bill L. Wright Gymnasium. Coached by 2016 Hall of Fame coach Bob Byrd, Duncan was part of the 1966-67 Dons baseball team that is being inducted the same evening. He will be presented with a plaque to hang near his old coach and his old team...

Ripley County Sheriff Mike Barton said Tuesday he is hoping for a Christmas miracle, one which will prevent the lay-off of half his full-time staff through December. “Come Friday, (Dec. 1) I am looking at having to lay off all but four deputies in order to stay in budget through the end of the year,” says Barton...

Call To Order: The meeting was called to order by President, John Grim, at 4 p.m. Sept. 19, at the Doniphan Library. Present: Cindy Bergstedt, Allison Ficke, John Grim, Carmen Jackson, Beth McComb, Keshia Russell, Sarah Stallsworth and Mark Thompson. Also present was Megan Michel, Library Director/Secretary...

Setting Of Tax Levy - The current rate is 0.1393 the state recommends 0.1321. Dorothy Walker made a motion to accept the state’s recommendation. The motion seconded by Sherrie Newman. The motion carried unanimously. The tax rate will be 0.1321. Members Present: Sheila Featherston, Sherrie Newman, Dorothy Walker and Tammy Cosgrove...

City of Grandin Alderman held their regular board meeting Aug. 11. Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Smith at 6:34 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Alderwoman Diana Brower, Alderwoman Laura Smith, Alderman John Kirby and Alderman Jim Tucker...

The Ripley County Health Center Board of Directors met Tuesday, June 27. Members Present: Rick Lane, Mark Thompson, Shelia Featherson, Sherrie Newman, Dorothy Walker, and Tammy Cosgrove. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. The warrants were signed and work report was given...

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Laura Smith at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Alderwoman Diana Brower, Alderwoman Laura Smith. Alderman John Kirby and Alderman Jim Tucker. Visitors: Clifford Ferrell, Brian Rosener (OFRPC), Tobias Heselton (Heartland Engineering), Dominic Thompson (Smith & Co.), Shannon Todd (Horner Shifrin), and Dan Reynolds (Fast Trash)...