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Missouri marijuana businesses had reason to celebrate in April when the federal officials moved medical marijuana into a less restrictive category of controlled substances. The federal order …
The Montgomery County Commission voted unanimously at its Oct. 15 meeting to purchase property on Ellis Road for the easement of the railroad while the Amazon data project is still under …
Missourians will soon be able to drive a bit faster on some rural roads. The Missouri Department of Transportation has selected portions of four interstates where drivers can go 75 mph, rather …
The Montgomery County and Wellsville-Middletown FFA chapters had memorable trips at the 99th Annual FFA National Convention and Expo, held Oct. 22-24 at Indianapolis. The MCHS FFA chapter saw …
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For the second year in a row, the Montgomery County football team saw its season end at Jefferson County.  This time, it was Jefferson High School that ended the Wildcats’ season. …
The High Hill Hounds youth cross country team returned for its seventh season this fall with a new coach and a small number of runners. But the Hounds’ goal remains the same and that is …
After a forfeit win in the Class 2, District 2 quarterfinals, the Montgomery County Wildcats will take on a new opponent in the semifinal round on Friday. MCHS will play the Jefferson Blue Jays …
After wrapping up an outstanding collegiate softball career at Missouri Baptist University that included three All-American awards, Brooklynn Fischer wasn’t ready to put away her bat and glove. …
Obituaries
Robbie Hunt
Robert “Robbie” Matthew Hunt, 37, of Fulton passed away on Oct. 25. Born Sept. 23, 1989 at the University of Missouri-Columbia, Robbie was the cherished son of Bob Hunt and Debbie Ramo. He grew …
Chester Kottwitz
Chester Boyd Kottwitz, 78, of Montgomery City, passed away on October 25, 2026, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. He was born October 21, 1948, in Ohlman, Ill., to August Milford and …
Welton Woods
Welton D. Woods of Jonesburg, passed away on October 22, 2026 at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth Woods (née: Moore); He is survived by his son, Gary (Rhonda) Woods of …
Sue Scherer
Annie Sue Farrington Scherer was born February 12, 1927, in her grandparents’ home on Sand Mountain, in Etowah County, Ala. Along with her parents, Fletcher and Eunice Gulledge Farrington, she …
Jerry Stewart
Jerry Lee Stewart, 82, of Wellsville, passed away at 4:16 a.m., Wednesday October 7, 2026, at his home in Wellsville. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at …
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