Bella Moore and Abigail Singer watch a video during the See You At The Library event on Aug. 24 at the Montgomery City Public Library.

MCPL holds See You At The Library event

When Tiffany Singer was picked to coordinate the See You At The Library program at the Montgomery City Public Library on Aug. 24, she was very excited about the opportunity to help children …

State legislative leaders call for hearings over child care subsidy ‘crisis’

Missouri legislative leaders are demanding answers from state education officials about a monthslong backlog in a child care subsidy program. Two House committees — the budget committee …

New Missouri law expands state auditor’s powers

On July 23, State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released an audit detailing how a former mayor of Excelsior Estates improperly paid himself more than $37,000 and funneled more than $200,000 to a business …
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Breckin Eugene Danter on September 3, 2024. Born on April 9, 2022, Breckin brought immense joy and love to everyone who knew him.   …
Rita Elizabeth Meador, 78, of Wellsville passed away at 12:17 a.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at King’s Daughters Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 11 at …
Roy R. Schroff, 77, of Hermann, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at his home. Roy was born in St. Louis on September 10, 1946, the son of the late Harold E. & Cytha F. (Kallmeyer) …
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The Montgomery County football team didn’t celebrate another season-opening victory over Hermann on Friday. The Wildcats trailed 12-0 after the first quarter and never recovered in the …
Midway through the Shannon Keo Knoepflein Scholarship Paddle Auction on Aug. 24 at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds in New Florence, a live auction with four items was held. One of those items …
For most of her life, Stephanie Knoepflein has been very passionate about daycare. “Daycare has been my background,” the Montgomery City resident said. “I started at 16 at a …
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Last year’s Montgomery County football team got back on the winning track as it finished with a 6-4 record, tripling its win total of two from the year before. The only thing that put a …
After a year hiatus, softball is back at Wellsville-Middletown High School this fall. The Tigers will field a softball team for the first time since the 2022 season as they have 16 players on …
Montgomery County High football games for the 2024 season will be broadcast only on the Wildcats’ Hudl website. They will not be aired on Montgomery City radio station 103.9 KMCR as they were …
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Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
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Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
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Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
Montgomery County freshman Emma Rodgers storms out of the starting line in the girls race of the Mexico Invitational on Friday. She won the girls title with a 21:27.
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