June 2025

4th of July parade to follow regular route

4th of July Parade Chairman, D.J. Herzog states the parade route will follow its regular route during the 2025 4th of July Parade. At exactly 9 a.m., the parade will begin moving, led by the sirens of the Corning Police Department. The parade assembled on Second Street, south from the intersection with Pine Street will begin moving through the downtown area.The Corning Police Chief will lead the parade as it travels north to Main Street. The parade will turn left at Red Taylor Ford (Second and Elm) and head toward Missouri Avenue (Ermert Funeral Home corner) and turn South (left turn) on Missouri Avenue. After two blocks, the parade hits Harb Street and proceeds toward the back entrance of Wynn Park.

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Clay County Quorum Court approves budget amendments, hears storm recovery updates

The Clay County Quorum Court met in regular session on Monday, June 16 in the Corning courthouse with Justices Dennis Haines, Patrick Patterson, David Hatcher, Dennis Cagle, Neal Smith, Brad Green and Randy Kingston in attendance. Justice Jody Henderson was absent. After motion and second the reading of the previous minutes was waived.

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Miss Pam Osborn, Named ‘Miss Independence’, 1975

Miss Pam Osborn, 18-year old daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Gail Osborn, Route One, Corning, was crowned “Miss Independence, 1975” as thousands of home comers watched at Wynn Park on the evening of July 4th. She was selected from a total of 25 contestants by three out-of-town judges and a jeweled crown was placed on her head by Jon Britt James master-of-ceremonies for the popular event. From the Chamber of Commerce she will receive a check for $100.00 and an arm bouquet of red roses before being presented to the homecoming crowd. Miss Osborn, a 1974 graduate of Corning High School, was sponsored by King Brothers Construction Company, Corning. She is employed in the bakery department at Corning IGA.

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