Polo will host a craft fair on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the community building from 9AM until 5PM. There will be several booths featuring handmade crafts, jewelry, candles, and much more. Kids can play games and make a Christmas ornament while mom and/or dad are shopping. Everything is inside...
At the Lions Club meeting held Nov. 17, guest speaker, Larry Boettcher was on hand to present a 20 year certificate to Lion Albert Smith.
Larry Boettcher is the 1st Vice District Governor and a member of the Marceline Lions Club. Larry presented ways of getting and keeping new members, upcoming...
Registration is open for the 20th annual Great Plains Growers Conference, Jan. 7-9, 2016, at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Extension educators from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota will offer workshops for horticulture producers.
The event is open to the public...
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. –The holidays – a time for parties, food and drink. It’s also a time for temptation when you’re trying to watch your weight. But denying yourself the foods you love usually doesn’t work.
“Moderation is the key. Eat the food that’s there, but limit your portion sizes,” said Tammy...
MISSOURI STATE HIGHWAY PATROL
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports nine people died during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2015, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2015. Troopers investigated 544 traffic crashes, which included 150...
Our new Polo correspondent, Wendy Chorot, is the published author of two Christian books, with contracts for three more. She writes under the penname Emma Broch Stuart and joins us here to talk about her books.
In her non-fiction, Broken Umbrellas, Wendy shares her passion for seeing women and men...
During a recent Million Mile achievement ceremony, Cowgill, MO, Rural Carrier Randall Farmer had the opportunity to share the joy of his Million Mile Award success with colleagues. Besides a collection of safe driving habits honed to perfection after many years of driving, Farmer also has a special...
On Nov. 10, 2015 the Northwest Professionals on Aging group held an award luncheon in honor of Dr. Wally Carpenter a physician who dedicated his career to helping individuals all across Northwest Missouri and around the world. Sandy Trosper of Hamilton was nominated and accepted the award for...
TROY, N.Y. (Nov. 18, 2015) – U.S. Merchant Marine Academy freshman fullback Wiley Martin (Polo, Mo.) was named the 2015 Liberty League Rookie of the Year on Wednesday morning when the league announced its postseason awards.
Martin was selected by the Liberty League coaches as the Rookie of the...
Don’t get stuck with a turkey that’s too small for the feast or one that's frozen solid on Thanksgiving morning.
Buying the right size turkey and planning ahead for defrost time can prevent Thanksgiving Day disasters.
“If you want to have leftovers after Thanksgiving, make sure you buy one pound of...