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PLATTSBURG CITY COUNCIL
Chaotic meeting does little to clear up city’s ward lines by brett adkison leader editor
A meeting of the Plattburg City Council deteriorated into confusion and allegations on Monday as city leaders continue to sort out the mishaps that led to the dismiss-
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Board OKs a pair of subdivide requests
al of a council member last month. Last month, Mayor James Kennedy announced the removal of Ward II Alderman Tracy Pincus after an interpretation of the city’s district lines found that she actually lived in Ward III (as a result of
a redrawing of the lines in 2015). Confusion has clouded the issue, however, as district maps and city ordinances have proven to be unclear. Compounding the issue, Pincus has been elected to the Ward II
seat four times since 2015 without anyone catching the alleged error, including Clinton County officials; Pincus continued to be listed as a Ward II resident by the county, receiving a Ward II ballot each elec-
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FESTIVAL FUN
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In a relatively short meeting Thursday, June 1, the Clinton County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a pair of requests for minor subdivisions, each including a rezoning request. The first request was by Welch Acres, LLC, of Turney, which was asking for a fiveacre parcel to be separated and rezoned Agricultural B from a 64-acre parcel. Charles Welch told the commission that he recently retired and previously lived in Nevada, Mo. He and his wife wish to build a home on five acres and maintain the
Sheriff ’s Report Get a comprehensive look at what went on in law enforcement the previous week throughout Clinton County. || PAGE A3
Abbey handles the spotlight
Juneteenth Celebration The Clinton County Historical Society will be hosting an event to help commemorate the end of slavery in the US. || PAGE A3
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Parking lots, LHS track to be addressed
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Steve Tinnen on the Benedictines of Mary and the recent news that has put Gower in the national spotlight. || PAGE A4
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LATHROP R-II
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It was all fun and games this past weekend in Lathrop as the annual Friendship Festival took over Oak Street for three days of contests, music, food and more. (Above) Dr. Kyle Beane of the Lathrop Chiropractic Center went all out with his Super Mario Bros. float during the parade on Saturday. For more photo coverage from the festival, turn to pages A8 and A9. brett adkison | the clinton county leader
Community........A3 Opinion..............A4 Legals..............A10 Festival..............A8
THE LEADER Est. 1895
by brett adkison leader editor
The Lathrop R-II Board of Education held a special meeting Tuesday, May 30, and approved a bid for sealcoating the district’s parking lots. The board voted to approve a bid from McConnell and Associates for $53,061 to seal coat the district’s four asphalt parking lots at the elementary, middle school, high school and central office. The board also approved McConnell and Associates to perform a resurface of the track at the LHS athletic complex at $117,000. McConnell and ||Continued on A2
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Honeycutt Media (Above) Harry Bowers, a 1966 graduate of Lathrop, was honored with the Friendship Festival Service Award on Saturday. He served in the Army (SGT, E-5) between 1967 and 1969, including time in Vietnam in 1968 and 1969. He fought in the Central Highlands on the Cambodian border, earning several decorations and medals, including the Purple Heart. (Left) The 2023 Friendship Festival Senior King and Queen Charlie Tate and Sherry Christian. brett adkison | the leader
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