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Lucy and Jace Gay are the owners of L & J Earthmoving, a landscape company based in Middletown. The business will celebrate its 1-year anniversary in August.
Local couple enjoys success in earthmoving company
Montgomery City resident Mackenzie Hagemeier talks with some people during her fundraiser benefit on July 13 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Montgomery City. Hagemeier has been battling cancer since 2019.
Cancer-stricken Montgomery City resident hopes to get back to normal
Tiffany Gosseen poses next to the Wellsville-Middletown Tiger logo in the hallway of the elementary school on July 11. Gosseen was hired to take over superintendent duties for the W-M School District for the 2024-25 school year on July 1.
Gosseen named new W-M superintendent
Josh Bickmeyer poses with one of his archery bows at his new business, Twisted Tines Archery, at 1047 Ravenwood Drive in Montgomery City on July 8.

New archery shop opens in Montgomery City

A longtime passion turned into a business venture for Josh Bickmeyer. The 34-year-old Hermann native opened a small archery shop called Twisted Tines Archery on July 8 at his residence at 1047 …
Wellsville resident Alicia Small, the owner of Small Farmstead, hands flowers to a customer at the Farmers Market on July 14 in Montgomery City.

Local farmers market enjoys big turnout

Several months ago, Michelle Schnapp came up with an idea that will get Montgomery County residents to support farmers and crafters. So she decided to hold a farmer’s market next to her …
Montgomery County resident Lois Eleanor Allison talks with a person during her 100th birthday party at the Allen Events Center on July 14.

County resident celebrates 100th birthday

Even though she is 100 years old, Lois Eleanor Allison enjoys being a techie. She loves playing with her iphone, which has many features such as games, text messaging and social media. …
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Carson Parker, left, played his fourth season with the Columbia College men’s basketball team this winter with one more year to go. Collin Parker, right, enjoyed an outstanding junior season at Columbia College that included American Midwest Conference Player of the Year honors and a third-team NAIA All-American award.
Parkers shine again for Columbia College hoops
Jay Rodgers was one of five Montgomery County seniors who played basketball this summer for the Wildcats.
MCHS boys go 4-0 in Midwest Showcase
Montgomery County graduate Lyric Ford approaches the finish line at the Gans Creek Classic while she was a member of the Maryville University cross country team in September. Ford ran cross country and track in her freshman year at Maryville.
Ford enjoys fabulous freshman season at Maryville
Montgomery County graduate and Missouri Baptist University sophomore Brooklynn Fischer delivers a pitch against Southeastern University in an opening-round game of the NAIA National Tournament on May 14. Fischer played in her first year at Missouri Baptist and received many honors.
Fischer powers her way to strong season at MoBap
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Jonesburg players catch all-star fever
Obituaries
Shirley Dean Koelling Ross was born outside of Wright City on January 3, 1936 to Frank and Olga Koelling. At the age of 12, her mother passed away from a heart defect. She had one brother, Kenneth …
Carole Lynn Hank, 75, of Montgomery City, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, at her home.  Carole was born in St. Louis on March 1, 1949, to Carl O. Brumagin and Margaret (Fann) Brumagin. She …
Lawrence Henry Jahner, 83, of Montgomery City, passed away at 11:10 am on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Funeral mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montgomery City on July …

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Montgomery County R-II students Mariah Fish, Olivia Spurgeon, Anna Johnson, Aurora Gibson, Alyssa Davis, Lydia Zerr, Alaina Spurgeon, Cohen Beattie and Brady Falloon pose at the FCCLA National Conference in Seattle.
Nine students from the Montgomery County R-II School District recently made the 2,010-mile trip to Seattle, Wash., to participate in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America National …
Terri Thomas, owner of Middletown Country Store, stands behind the sole checkout counter in the store.
Middletown, Missouri: population 171. Some would describe it as the proverbial blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of town. Locals would refute that, however. And travelers may want to take …
Michael Auchly
Knights of Columbus delegates from across Missouri elected Michael Auchly as state deputy, the organizations’ highest state-level position, at its annual convention held in Columbia on April …

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Maryville University sophomore and former Montgomery County standout Dawson McCown competes in the Gans Creek College Cross Country Classic on Sept. 29 in Columbia.
Montgomery County graduate Dawson McCown enjoyed an outstanding running season at Maryville University that included 10 personal records, his first victory in the collegiate level and another trip to …
Montgomery County sophomore Edwin Garcia delivers a pitch against Silex on April 5. He was named first-team all-Eastern Missouri Conference pitcher.
The Montgomery County baseball team celebrated its third winning season this spring, going 12-9. The Wildcats were awarded for their success by having four players on the Eastern Missouri …
Central Methodist University junior and Montgomery County graduate Renee Finke poses with her national championship award in the high jump on May 25 at the NAIA Outdoor Nationals in Marion, Ind.
After Central Methodist University junior Renee Finke won the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championship in the high jump on May 25 at Marion, Ind., the first person she …

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Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
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Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
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Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
Abby Cobb swings at a pitch at the 10U softball contest of the Second Annual Lincoln County Athletic Association All-Star Games on June 22 at Hawk Point.
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