COLUMBIA — The Missouri 4-H Foundation marks its 75th anniversary this year with plans to highlight impacts from decades of dedication to nurturing young leaders and fostering community development across the state.

COLUMBIA — Long before plug-in air fresheners and scented candles, people used plants to make their homes more livable by masking unpleasant odors.

Hannibal Regional Healthcare System recently offered an update on their Kirksville market expansion, emphasizing the organization's ongoing progress and dedication to serving the community. Hannibal Regional President and CEO Todd Ahrens reiterated Hannibal Regional’s commitment to serving the health needs of the community, through current Complete Family Medicine locations, and through future expansion.

Jack Robert Wood, 90, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 at his daughters home surrounded by his loving family.

Richard was born in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Max and Shirley Patterson (deceased).  Richard and Anita Overstreet have one son, Bryce Patterson (Darla) and son Michael Davies of Wentzville (St. Louis), Mo.   He is survived by his sisters Janet Panhorst (Bob), Foristell (St. Louis) Mo., Joni Rector, (Ron) Moberly, Mo., Joyce Davidson, Macon, Mo. and his brother, Robert Patterson,  Quincy,  IL.  He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Beverly Krusemark 83, of Kirksville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Born on September 9, 1940, in Springfield, Illinois, Beverly was the daughter of Edward and Opal Krusemark.

Jim Sparks 91, of Kirksville, Missouri, formerly of Ewing, Missouri departed this life on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was the son of Erie P. Sparks and Laura (Davis) Sparks, he was born in Quincy, Illinois on June 8, 1932. Jim was united in marriage to Emma (Claus) Sparks on August 9, 1953.  Emma preceded him in death on October 26, 2021.

Joseph “Joe” Harold Epperson passed away in his home March 29, 2024. He is the son of the late Harold Money Epperson and Stella Lathella (Thurman) Epperson. One sister, E. Beth Fralicx (Ron) of Foristell survives, as does an Aunt Linda (Thurman) Sloan of Macon, and many cousins.

The regular season is now over for the softball teams of the GLVC. Some of the top players and teams in the nation made their marks throughout the season. Now that the conference tournament is on the horizon, let’s take a look at what teams made the tournament and some players that stood out above the rest.

Former Truman State football standout and University of Missouri record holder Cody Schrader will now have a chance to continue his career at the NFL level. Schrader was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent almost immediately following the conclusion of the NFL draft on April 27.

The Truman State baseball team played its penultimate series of the season over the weekend. The Bulldogs were on the road to face conference-leading Indianapolis in the four-game set. Despite a pair of close games in a Saturday doubleheader, the Bulldogs were swept by the Greyhounds.