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From Budapest to Missouri; A Holocaust Survivor’s Journey
Erika Schwartz recently moved from Los Angeles to Springfield, Missouri to enjoy more time with her family. She and her husband Bill made the transcontinental change of residence in 2019 after many years in California. What is special about this family? The origin that began in Budapest, Hungary many years ago.
Nelly's St. Louis: Exploring the Rapper's Favorite Haunts
This is the first article in a new series for Newsbreak. I'd like to introduce to you "Weekend Tripper." In this regular feature, we will cover places primarily five hours from the most central part of Missouri, but occasionally the trip will be a bit farther. We always try to include a great local favorite to eat at while visiting the destination.
Boosting American Essay Program: Walmart's $2,000 Donation Supports Veterans Group
The American Essay Program through Lake of the Ozarks Fleet Reserve Association’s Branch 32 received a big boost recently, thanks to the Walmart Supercenter in Camdenton. In a press release for the FRA Branch 32’s Robert Behm, a $2000 donation was given to the maritime veterans organization that will support Central Missouri students in a scholarship program. The Branch 32 FRA meets monthly at the Sunrise Beach Community Center.
Royal Theatre Celebrates Achievements
The Royal Arts Council held their annual board meeting on Wednesday night, February 21st, at the Diamond Annex of the Royal Theatre in Downtown Versailles. Brian MacLean, President, opened the meeting and introduced the seven current council board members. He then handed the agenda over to Executive Director Tina Holsten. She recapped some of the performances at the Royal of 2023-2024, highlighting the sold out performance of the Annual Talent Show celebrating its 7th year in January. Recapping the recent Bob Ross painting class that was held, the finished works of art are on display in the Diamond Annex adjacent to the concession area through the March performance of Little Women.
Why a Caucus Instead of a Primary
In 2022, the Missouri General Assembly turned primaries over to political parties. The move eliminated the state-run March presidential primary. The Missouri Education Fund’s League of Women Voters explained in a press release and informational webinar in January the newer changes in the presidential selection process. A recording of the webinar is available at www.lwvmo.org.
Eldon Grad's Remarkable Journey: 2024 Physician of the Year
Not only is Dr. Christopher A. Paynter, D.O. a family physician in Tipton, Missouri, he has just been awarded a huge honor! But, it is not his first. Dr. Paynter, D.O. is a 2004 graduate of Eldon High School. He then went on to enter Lincoln University in Jefferson City's Program of Nursing. The incredible young doctor was accepted into Kansas City University's College of Medicine and graduated as a Doctor of Osteopathy.
Convenience of Delivery Apps for Seniors
Apps can be difficult to navigate. But, for seniors, it is even more confusing. Those over 60 years old are becoming more adept in the digital world. Many times it is for the convenience that it affords grandparents to communicate or see their beloved young ones miles away.
Celebrating October's Holidays
Monday, October 9th is a legitimate national holiday, as opposed to the many unofficial holidays popping up on social media lately, such as national son’s and daughter's days. The onslaught of days of recognition have been confusing, none the less appreciated and appropriate. Sons and daughters need to be recognized along with mothers, fathers, and grandparents.
5th Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival this Saturday
The lines will be even longer this weekend than this past Spring, when the Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival returns to the Osage Beach City Park in Osage Beach, Missouri. 22 Food Trucks and trailers will come together along with live music, bounce houses, face painters, artisan vendors, and ax throwing. The City of Osage Beach is the main sponsor of the biannual festival held in the Spring and Fall. The free event (other than the cost of food) takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10a.m. to 7p.m. on September 23rd and 24th, 2023. For a complete list of vendors and entertainment go to the Facebook page,
Missing Man's Family Starts GoFundMe
An effort has began to help a family that is desperately searching for their loved one two years after his dissappearance from Affton, Missouri. David Bowers, Jr. was last seen with a group of friends at the Family Dollar Store parking lot on September 11th, 2021. He was 18 years old. Bowers is from Eldon, Missouri and frequented Lake of the Ozarks. His family wishes to hire a private investigator and raise funds to print more missing posters. David is known as "DJ" to his family and "Deebo" to his friends. He was traveling with one man and one young woman on the night of his dissappearance. If you have any information, please contact the St. Louis County Police Department.
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Freelance Reporter and Photographer for Lake of the Ozarks Media agencies. Regular Contributor to Lake Sun's Day Trippin Feature. Columbia College Journalism Major.
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