The Clinton Daily Democrat

09/25/2025

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09/22/2025

What a comeback! The Clinton Cardinals edged out Pleasant Hill in a nail‐biting thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats. Read all the action, highlights, and last‐minute plays that sealed the win!

On a thrilling Friday night showdown, the Clinton Cardinals pulled off a dramatic 21-14 victory over the Pleasant Hill Roosters—marking their first win against Pleasant Hill since 1999. Fueled …

09/22/2025

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09/19/2025

⚾🥎 Clinton High School celebrated breaking ground last week on its long-awaited baseball and softball complex. The project, years in the making, was made possible by a $750,000 gift from 1958 graduate George R. Lilleston, which jumpstarted a $2 million campaign.
The new synthetic turf fields will end years of relying on borrowed facilities, allow Clinton to host tournaments, and serve both students and the community. The complex is expected to be ready for the 2026 season.

The view of shovels sticking out of the earth was featured at the future home of Cardinal athletics on Wednesday afternoon, as Clinton High School officially celebrated the groundbreaking of its new …

09/17/2025

A South Dakota man is facing multiple felony charges after a tense standoff in Clinton over the weekend. Police say Jacob Straczuk, 31, was arrested after shots were fired and later booked into the Henry County Jail. No officers or bystanders were injured.

A South Dakota man is now facing multiple felony charges after a tense standoff with police in Clinton over the weekend. Police arrested 31-year-old Jacob Straczuk on September 12 following an …

09/17/2025

🚨 Fraud Alert 🚨

Fraudsters are at it again, and just as surrounding law enforcement agencies have reported, they’re using new tactics to trick our community.

https://henrymosheriff.gov/news/68c886574d2ee581dc0e3174

09/16/2025

A 23-year-old man from Clinton died Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on MO-C west of MO-E in Benton County. Troopers say his truck crossed the center line, overcorrected, and overturned after striking a fence. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt. Next of kin have been notified.

A 23-year-old Clinton man died Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on MO-C, west of MO-E. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 1:46 p.m. Troopers say …

09/16/2025

Fundraiser to Support Local Family

After a car accident left 19-year-old Justice Parks paralyzed, her family is raising funds to make their Montrose home accessible. A benefit dinner and live auction will be held 5 p.m. Sept. 20 at The Aerie in Clinton. All donations help cover home modifications and ongoing care.

In the quiet moments between hope and heartbreak, Travis McNeely finds himself navigating a reality no parent ever imagines. His 19-year-old daughter, Justice Parks, lies in a rehabilitation center …

09/15/2025

Host Family Needed! Nikolas, a German exchange student at CHS, needs a new permanent host family after his current one is moving. He’s a scholarship recipient, fluent in English, and well-liked at school. If you or someone you know might be interested in hosting him, you can reach out to Kate Lawson at [email protected] or 660-525-9356.

Clinton High School is home to a German exchange student who now needs a new host family after his current placement family announced they are moving. Kate Lawson, a local coordinator with the …