The Montgomery County Fair is just around the corner. It will be held July 17-22. It will be an exciting week of fun for all ages. I want to give a quick thank you to the people who make it all …

Beckham Cothren has always dreamed of going to the United States Naval Academy. The Montgomery City resident got that opportunity in late June, when he was one of numerous high school students …

Thirty years ago, Kevin Oligschlaeger was a graduate at Wellsville-Middletown. Now, he’s back as the junior high/high school principal and athletic director. He officially started his …

Ryan Maskey got a huge surprise when he arrived at Optimist Park in Jonesburg on July 5. The 43-year-old from Wellsville saw numerous people wear gray T-shirts with Rally For Ryan written in …

Jesse Dent loves scented candles. He sells them in all different kinds at his store, Trader Bob’s in Jonesburg. Among them are apple cobbler, pumpkin pie, Indian summer, black cherry and …

After working as a landscape contractor for years, Jim Braun found a new hobby 11 years ago. The Bellflower resident got interested in bees after taking a class at the Three Rivers Beekeepers …

Less than three years ago, Kelly Broniec was appointed as a judge of the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Eastern District. Now, the Montgomery City native will be the chief judge of the court. …

When Aaron Winter was elected the new mayor of Middletown in April, he came up with a simple goal. “I just wanted to serve my community,” Winter said. Winter is serving a …

When Missouri Department of Conservation agent Ricky Dawson found a trio of kestrels at the Montgomery County High School campus on May 18, he didn’t waste time figuring out what to do. …

Kim Dryden held many yard sales at her home on North Columbus Drive in Montgomery City. But she never held one as a fundraising event until June 16, when she started a two-day jumble sale to …

With the summer already arriving, the new Missouri Route 19 Bridge project in New Florence is wrapping up its second stage of construction. Roundabouts are being constructed in the $10 million …

Morning suited Williamsburg well as a chilly mist flirted with a late spring freeze hovered in the air. Mingling with the vapors was a lacy smoke just a few feet overhead as folks walked the main …

Montgomery City resident Ahna Sinclair was one of four Missourians who were selected to receive college scholarships through the 27th annual Project 21 Scholarship competition sponsored by the …

Madison Dent’s first year on the Jonesburg Homecoming court was a memorable one. The Warrenton resident was crowned Homecoming queen and was named Miss Congeniality at the coronation on …

The Jonesburg-High Hill Fire Protection District held another push-in ceremony to introduce the last of its two new trucks on June 11 at the High Hill firehouse. Numerous people were in …

A week ago, the Wellsville-Middletown R-I School District found a new superintendent. Now, the school district is looking for a new junior high/high school principal and activities director. …

Moments after the Miss Missouri Pageant came to an end on July 17 at Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Emily Laskowski shed tears of joy. Even though the Jonesburg native didn’t walk …

The Village of Rhineland received a $676,296 grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Community Development Block Grant program that will help make improvements on its …

Jaylynn Zerr will be packing her bags again on June 27. That’s when the Montgomery County senior will be heading to Raleigh, N.C., to attend the Future Farmers of America’s Next Gen …

For 14 years, Richele Falloon has enjoyed a successful education career, working in three different school districts and earning two degrees. Now, she will carry that experience to the …

The Montgomery Fire Protection District building will turn into a makeover party for females from the Montgomery County area on June 30. The Montgomery County BackStoppers organization will have …

Emily Laskowski is no stranger to beauty pageants. For several years, the Jonesburg native competed in the Old Settlers, Jonesburg Homecoming and Montgomery County Fair queen contests. She was …

After graduating from Montgomery County High School in 2004, Josh Wright had aspirations of becoming a videographer, doing film hunts on wildlife. Then, plans were changed. “I …

When June Mallon’s retirement reception began on May 16 at the Jonesburg Elementary School cafeteria, the first thing she did was open up a 172-page book from students wishing her all of the …

Almost a year after having its groundbreaking ceremony, the new Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combo store in Montgomery City will be open for business at 8 a.m. on June 8. The 10,500 square foot …