Over two months ahead of schedule, the bridge replacement and interchange project located on Missouri Route 19 and Interstate 70 fully opened to traffic on Sept. 18 upon completion of the north …
Rooster’s Farm Pumpkin Patch is back for another fall season of fun. The family-owned business that is located outside Jonesburg will officially start its second year at 11 a.m. on Sept. …
Even though she is the middle child in her family, Tracy Brookshier is in charge of everything that is going on at Papa’s Cabin in Middletown. That’s why she’s known as the …
Roni Bradley’s classroom at Wellsville-Middletown R-I was turned into a game room on Sept. 7. Eight students from grades 7-10 were playing Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. as part of the …
Eight months after it was open for business, Trader Bob’s in Jonesburg will have its grand reopening on Sept. 15. Raphael Robert Crews, also known as Bob, is already excited for it. …
Steve Belko is the new pastor at Montgomery City Christian Church. He serves as an interim minister for the Disciples of Christ denomination in several rural Missouri communities. Belko teaches …
Montgomery City resident Kelly Broniec was appointed to the Missouri Supreme Court on Sept. 12, just exactly three weeks after she was named one of three nominees to fill the vacancy of now-retired …
Five months ago, Kaleb Peak was a state champion in swine production placement proficiency. Now, the Wellsville resident is looking to add a national title to his trophy case. Peak was …
For 20 years, flying has been a passion for Corporal Brian Maskey of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The Wellsville-Middletown graduate has a private pilot’s license, has a …
Montgomery County-area banks are asking residents to be more protective of their bank accounts since scams have been increasing recently. Jonesburg State Bank, Peoples Savings Bank, the Bank of …
The caboose at the Burlington-Northern Railroad train depot has a new look. Located on the corner of Hudson and Clay streets in Wellsville, the caboose was painted green and yellow to match …
Almost 40 years ago, Aaron Finke first met Leland Cowie when they were students at Jonesburg Elementary School. Since then, the Montgomery County natives have established a long friendship that …
Alan Schreiner and Bonnie Begeman were named this year’s Old Threshers Man and Woman of the Year on the evening of Aug. 19 for their major contributions to the annual event that is held every …
Jace Ellis’ fourth and final year with the Montgomery County FFA chapter is off to a flying start. The Montgomery County senior recently received a gold award at the national level for his …
Two years after being in a serious tractor accident that broke his ribs, crushed his shoulder blades and fractured his arm, Paul Sprock has a simple mission. “I don’t want to go back …
Jonesburg resident Kelsey Miller was named the 2023 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held on Aug. 10 in Sedalia. Miller received the highest score of 35 contestants vying for the title in …
The bridge replacement and interchange project located on Missouri Route 19 and Interstate 70 is set to enter the final stages including reduced traffic impacts. Weather permitting, effective …
Chason Sachs had reason to be thrilled after he found out his results in the USA Mullet Championships on the evening of Aug. 14. The 12-year-old Wellsville resident not only earned a top-25 …
With Junction Fuel & Grocery in New Florence closing in less than a month, Amanda Burch is not looking forward to leaving her office. “Packing 18 years up is what I’m …
A new data processing company was recently established in Montgomery City and has invested over $600,000 and created two new jobs. MTM Analytics, located in the Industrial Park section of the …
Michaela Magdich waited six years to become a full-time teacher. The long wait has come to an end for the Hannibal resident as she joined the Wellsville-Middletown R-I teaching staff for the …
For most of his life, farming has been a specialty for Les Garrett. “I was always a farmer,” the 82-year-old Montgomery County resident said. “I was raised that way.” …
Bruce Powers is going back to the classroom this fall. He will be teaching eighth-grade history at Montgomery County Middle School, continuing a teaching career that started in 1977. He was …
When Josh Waters took over director duties at the Montgomery County Joint Communications Center six months ago, his mission was to make the center a great place to work. Now, he’s trying …
Montgomery County High School family and consumer science teacher Beth Beattie was selected as the 2023 Missouri Association of Career and Technical Educators (MoACTE) Carl Perkins’ Community …
