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Lathrop FBLA sends two to ATL LHS students Brody Spear and Lucas Quinn win a state FBLA title, earn a trip to the national competition. || PAGE A6
EBHS golf team wins KCI title
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LATHROP SCHOOLS
Building cleared after bomb threat at high school by brett adkison leader editor
Law enforcement and school officials in Lathrop have been working to ensure the safety of students at Lathrop High School after a bomb threat was discovered in the building last week.
Lathrop Police Chief Dave Spieser said that a juvenile suspect was questioned last Friday and confessed to the second of two messages etched into the bathroom wall at LHS. Both messages threatened to blow up the high school on Tuesday (presumably Tuesday,
May 9), the second appearing after the first had been patched. Chief Speiser said the suspect was identified through surveillance footage on Friday, adding that information in the case is being turned over to the Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney’s office for
Council A DAY AT THE PARK holds May meeting
by brett adkison leader editor
The Plattsburg City Council gathered on Monday, May 8, for its regular monthly meeting at Plattsburg City Hall. During public participation, resident C. Darrell Wolf spoke to the council about a fire that happened in his yard last month. He said it came near several structures and it could have turned out worse if not for the quick response of emergency personnel, including Plattsburg Police Sgt. Ryan Jensen and members of the Clinton County Sheriff’s
Sheriff ’s Report Get a comprehensive look at what went on in law enforcement the previous week throughout Clinton County. || PAGE A3
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PLATTSBURG
Trevor Klein wins solo championship, helps the Bulldogs to the KCI Conference golf crown over Lawson, Lathrop. || PAGE A7
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possible felony charges. The juvenile will not be returning to school. In response to the threat, Lathrop High School was searched for explosives on Monday and cleared in an hour-long operation, the chief said. Four K9 units from the Kan-
The Plattsburg Tigers baseball team held Military Appreciation Night on Thursday, May 4, during which they picked up the 5-1 win over Rock Port. (Above) The presentation of the flags preceded the national anthem, sung by PHS student Gracelyn Marsh. (Bottom Left) Plattsburg Mayor Pro Tem Ken Tongue reads a proclamation declaring May 4 as Plattsburg Tigers Baseball Day in the city, with City Administrator Chase Waggoner by his side. (Below Right) Tim Coulter with Plattsburg American Legion Post 97 spoke ahead of Thursday’s ceremonies. brett adkison | the leader
Hearings held for outfitter, ammonia station by jim bonebrake leader reporter
On Thursday, May 4, the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission held two public hearings to consider requests from county citizens. The first hearing was a request by Troy and Vanessa Foote of Trimble, Mo., for Big Foote Outfitters, who had applied to the zoning commission for a special use permit to add primitive camping and liquor sales. The property is located on the east side of O Highway, south of S.W. 225th Street, north of Smithville Lake, in Trimble, Mo. ||Continued on A2