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East Buchanan dominates Adrian, 42-0, to win back-to-back state titles
For the second year in a row, the East Buchanan Bulldogs are kings of Missouri high school football, winning their second-straight Class 1 state championship with a 42-0 victory against fellow finalist Adrian on Saturday, December 3, at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. For more on the victory, turn to page A7 of this edition and check back next week for The Leader’s commemorative championship section. photo by clint dye for the leader | helmets courtesy of missouri helmet project
PLATTSBURG
CLINTON COUNTY
Sheriff’s Dept. deploys automated license plate readers by brett adkison leader editor
In October, dispatchers at the Clinton County Sheriff’s Department received a 911 call. A 14-year-old girl at Lake Arrowhead had managed to evade a possible kidnapper, reaching a neighbor’s house to call the authorities. She had a description
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of the car and a license plate number. Armed with that information, authorities were able to deploy the newest weaponry in its arsenal against crime – the county’s automated license plate reader program. A stationary camera at Lake Arrowhead had logged the license plate and photos of the car. Within moments,
the county had an accurate description, the number of occupants, and even its direction of travel, broadcasting that information out to authorities in the area. Just a couple miles to the south, Holt Fire Chief Robert Looper viewed the vehicle in his town and notified deputies, who – after a
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New kitchen added at BUMC in name of Susan Hageman by jim bonebrake leader reporter
The family of a beloved woman who passed away far too soon has honored her memory in a way that will benefit the community for decades to come. On April 1, 2021, Susan Lynn Hageman left her earthly body and went to be with her Heavenly Father.
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She was married to Bruce Hageman, and was the mother to Nicole, Amanda, and Sara. She and Bruce were active members in the Broadway United Methodist Church in Plattsburg. Everyone who knew Sue knew that she loved to cook, especially for her family but also, just to see the smiles on those who en-
joyed her talent in the kitchen. She instinctively knew that food brings all people together. As a way to honor Sue and to keep her spirit alive in their minds and hearts, Bruce and his daughters decided to start a memorial to her. The memorial fund they set up was to be used ||Continued on A2
Plattsburg Rings in the Season
Park set for its Grand Opening
It was another magical Community Christmas for the community of Plattsburg this past weekend, as the annual event marked the beginning of the Christmas season. || PAGE A6
The new all-abilities playground at Lathrop’s downtown city park will be opened this Saturday as part of the town’s annual Christmas celebration on Oak Street. || PAGE A3