By MICHAEL FREEMAN (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – The historic Achauer house at the corner of South and Holden streets will become UCM’s alumni and events offices after remodeling this fall. The Victorian home at 314 S. Holden St. was a gift from the estate of the late Maurine Achauer, who was a generous and valued… Read more »
By ANDY LYONS, Muleskinner News Editor – The doors to the public areas of Panhellenic Hall were locked around the clock after the murder of Blaine Whitworth. Panhellenic Hall is an all female dorm located on the west side of campus and houses seven sororities. The hall also has its own cafeteria and houses the… Read more »
Photos by ANDREW MATHER (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – Emergency personnel, students, faculty, administrators, military officials and others gathered Tuesday for a remembrance ceremony to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The ceremony included a welcome from UCM President Charles Ambrose and keynote remarks from Larry Kay, executive director of the Missouri… Read more »
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) — Some tourist attractions in Independence will be waiving entrance fees for one day later his month. Independence officials say in a news release that five of the city’s attractions will be free on Saturday, Sept. 29, as part of National Museum Day. The event is coordinated by the Smithsonian museums in… Read more »
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) — The Mules jumped to a 24-7 first-half lead Saturday and held off No. 3 Northwest Missouri for a 31-21 upset win at Walton Stadium. The Mules went four for four on red zone chances as they rebounded from a 38-26 week one loss on the road at Missouri Western. Colter Smith went 28-44… Read more »
Story by ROB CURRY (Assistant News Editor, Muleskinner) On September 1, just hours after the death of William “Blaine” Whitworth, Jessica Lewis and her roommate David VanderGeest, realized they would not be able to attend Whitworth’s funeral services in Garden City, Mo. Lewis, a UCM alumna, said she decided there should be some kind of… Read more »
(CHILHOWEE, Mo.) — Award winners were recently announced following the annual Chilhowee Fall Fair Fine Arts competition Aug. 31-Sept. 1. The show was dedicated to the memory of Elly Holloway and was under the direction of chairpersons Leah Daugherty, Debbie Wilson and Laurie Daugherty. Professional Art: Best of Show, Rebecca Limback, “Fall Weeds.” Merit Awards: … Read more »
By COLLEEN LONG — NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe lost his way kayaking in the waters off New York’s Long Island and was picked up by a U.S. Coast Guard boat and ferried to a harbor, officials said Sunday. The 48-year-old actor was kayaking with a friend and launched from Cold Spring… Read more »
(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – Visitors to the Arthur F. McClure Archives and University Museum can catch a glimpse of athletic history at the university with a new exhibit titled, The Legacy of UCM Athletics. Taken from collections of the archives and museum, the exhibit will be on display through UCM’s homecoming celebration, planned for Oct. 15…. Read more »
LEBANON, Mo. (AP) — A company that manufactures boats and pontoons is expanding and adding jobs at two facilities in Lebanon. Bass Pro Tracker Marine announced Wednesday that it will invest $15 million to expand the facilities and add 76 new jobs in the next five years. The two plants in Lebanon employ more than… Read more »
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