Laclede Relics is back with Season 2, and there's a lot to catch up on! Since our last episode, we've moved into the second floor of the historic Owen Building, owned by Ozark Fiber, located at 119 West Commercial in downtown Lebanon, Missouri. Join host and historian Eric Tudor as he takes you through the fascinating history of our new home—from its original construction by influential businessman W.H. Owen Sr. in 1880, through a devastating fire in 1922, and its rebirth as the Saint Louis Store. Over the decades, this iconic site has hosted everything from doctor's offices to dress shops, flea markets, and even an ax-throwing business! Now, in partnership with Ozark Fiber, it has transformed into Ozark Fiber Studios, the new home of Lebanon Now and Laclede Relics. Dive into the rich history of Lebanon with us in this exciting first episode of Season 2!

Check out the latest Laclede Relics Mini Episode Vol. 1 hosted by Eric D. Tudor! In this fun, bite-sized episode, we dig up some of Lebanon’s most surprising stories: from the towering visit of Robert Wadlow, the “Giant of Alton,” to the massive meteor that struck Laclede County millions of years ago. Learn about legendary criminals like Bonnie and Clyde making a stop in town, and meet Lebanon’s last Union soldier—a one-armed sword swallower! With Ryan Sherrer adding his touch to the editing, you’re in for an entertaining dive into local legends. Don’t miss what’s been hiding in plain sight!

Join historian Eric Tudor on Laclede Relics as we uncover the incredible story of the Gasconade Hotel—Lebanon’s grand, yet short-lived, marvel from the late 1800s. Built on the discovery of the mysterious “magnetic” water, this luxury hotel once drew visitors seeking healing and relaxation. In this episode, you’ll learn about the hotel’s extravagant features like electric lighting, steam heating, a gymnasium, and even a swimming pool—unheard of amenities in its time.

It’s May in the Ozarks. The flowers are blooming, the days are getting warmer, and new beginnings are all around us. But for many families in Laclede County, this season is about something more — getting through hard times with hope and help.