More local news

Fire destroys home near Climax Springs

The Northwest Fire Protection District received a call for a residential structure fire in the area of El Lago Circle in Climax Springs about 3:33 a.m. Monday, March 25. First-arriving units found a …

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Beck Wellness Center

What is a Chiropractic Rib Adjustment?   Rib chiropractic adjustment is a technique used by chiropractors to address issues related to the ribs. The ribs are an important part of …

Obituaries
Victoria Star Varner
A fine cowgirl, Victoria Star Varner, took her last breath at her home in Georgetown, Texas, on February 25, 2024, following a courageous struggle with glioblastoma. Star was the daughter of Hope and …
Scott D. Marrs, D.O., 65
Scott D. Marrs, D.O. August 3, 1958 - March 2, 2024. Scott D. Marrs, D.O. passed away on March 2nd, 2024 at the age of 65 after fighting colon cancer.  Dr. Marrs was born in Waterloo, Iowa to …
Freddie Lee Caviness, 90,
Freddie Lee Caviness, aged 90, peacefully departed this life in his sleep on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born on June 4, 1933, in Ha Ha Tonka, MO, to Jack and Syble Caviness, Fred’s early years …
Paul Arthur Brotherton, 82
Paul Arthur Brotherton, son of Louis Edward and Fannie Marie Walters Brotherton, was born August 24, 1941, in Waynesville, Missouri, and departed this life February 28, 2024, in Springfield, …
Audra “Janie” Austin, 89
Audra “Janie” Austin, 89 of Lake Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at Laurie Care Center in Laurie. She was born Aug. 23, 1934 in Dover, Ark., daughter of the late Charles and Florence …
Sports
Spencer Mellencamp Earns Athlete of the Week Honors 
Camdenton senior Spencer Mellencamp has earned Lake Sun Athlete of the Week honors during the week of Mar. 11—Mar. 17 for his performance during the Lakers 12-1 season opening win at Eldon on Friday, Mar. 15.
Junior guard Noah Northrip (No. 20) led No. 4 Osage with 21 points in the 57-53 loss to No. 1 Springfield Catholic in the Class 4, District 10 semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 29. Northrip also led the Indians with 17 points in the 58-50 district win over the rival Mustangs from Eldon on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Strafford High School.
Osage falls short to Springfield Catholic in District semi-final
The School of the Osage boys basketball team put up a fight, but fell short to Springfield Catholic 57-53 in the second round of the Class 4, District 10 tournament on Thursday, Feb. 29 at Strafford …
Camdenton freshman guard Colton Ingold (No. 4) fires a 3-pointer for the Lakers. Ingold had the second highest 3-point percentage on the team at 34.20 3PFG %.
Lakers fall to Jays in District Tournament
The only direction is up for the Camdenton boys basketball team after a season loaded with an inexperienced roster that gained valuable varsity minutes. The Lakers (5-21) ended the season with a …

Call Vinita Stathopoulous

Vinita Stathopoulous Broker/Owner

Most Recent Special Sections/Magazines
Lake Lifestyles

Lift your spirits this winter

Bottle share club meets monthly at LOTO.
A new club at Lake of the Ozarks invites you to warm up with laughter and socialization. The LOTO Bourbon, Tequila & Spirits Society bottle share events are held at bars and restaurants around …
Past Issues of Lake Lifestyles
Vacation News
People can learn more about how to catch crappie (pictured above) in winter at an MDC virtual program on Jan. 4.
Get tips on winter crappie fishing
Just because winter is coming on doesn’t mean you have to put your crappie fishing gear away until next spring. People can learn more about how to catch this popular sportfish during winter at …
Powell Gardens is located just outside of Kansas City.
Day trip to the Festival of Lights
Here at Lake of the Ozarks we have stunning holiday light parks. But if you are a Christmas display afficionado, you might want to venture out to a mesmerizing show, just a two-hour drive to Powell …
Fishing at Lake of the Ozarks.
Lake area fishing report
The lake level was 656.3, generation of 1,000 CFS (cubic feet per second) throughout the week for a level of 656.2 by the weekend. Surface temperature at Bagnell Dam was 56 degrees. Truman Lake was …
This week's Newspaper Ads
Web Extras
I’ve captained ships into tight ports like Baltimore, and this is how captains like me work with harbor pilots to avoid deadly collisions
The Conversation’s senior politics and democracy editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with Captain Allan Post, a veteran ship’s officer, about the role a ship pilot plays in bringing a large ship in and out of a harbor. …
The truth behind 5 unconventional self-care rituals that have gone viral on TikTok
Guava Health outlines five unconventional health trends that have gone viral thanks to TikTok.
Not having job flexibility or security can leave workers feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless
When employees don’t have control over their work schedules, it’s not just morale that suffers – mental health takes a hit too. That’s what my colleagues and I discovered in a study recently published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. …
For centuries, owls were considered to bring bad luck in many cultures as well as in the US, but the outpouring of grief in New York over Flaco shows how times have changed
There has been an outpouring of grief in New York City ever since the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl Flaco died on Feb. 23, 2024, after striking a building. …
10 common laundry mistakes you're probably making—and how to avoid them
hampr reviews the top 10 most common laundry mistakes and how to avoid them.
$50K per year for a degree in a low-wage industry − is culinary school worth it?
When chef Gordon Ramsay appeared on an episode of the YouTube series “Last Meal” in January 2024, he described U.S. culinary schools as “depressing” places that “sandbag” students with tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt before releasing them into a low-wage industry. …
How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help
COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease – varies widely. But some people will age faster and die younger from toxic stressors than others. …
DIY Like a Boss: 6 Tips for Your Next Project
(BPT) - Do-it-yourself (DIY) projects are not solely reserved for seasoned professionals. With preparation, a few handy tips and tricks, and high-quality protective gear, anyone can tackle home …
Age matters: Embracing the value of growing older
(BPT) - You don't have to look too far to see the proliferation of positivity campaigns in our society today. Diversity and inclusion, coupled with the message of "you're perfect just as you are," …
Tips to savor springtime and reflect on life’s important memories
Tips to savor springtime and reflect on life’s important memories
(NewsUSA) - Spring is here, with milder weather, more hours of daylight, and many opportunities to gather with family and friends. Spring is the perfect time to savor life’s sweetness — not …