R-II School District to open alternative school

The Montgomery County R-II School District has made plans to open an alternative school for students seventh through 12th grade in early 2024. The district purchased a 4,500-square foot building …

Steele returns to the mayor’s seat at Wellsville

The Montgomery County Senior Center will be hosting its Third Annual Paddle Auction at 6 p.m. on June 2 at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds in New Florence. Senior Center Director Jill Burch and …

Wildcats finish with seven medals at state meet

The Montgomery County track team finished with a total of seven medals in the two-day Class 3 state meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City on Friday and Saturday. Sophomore Tyler Erwin had the …
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Betty Ann Borgers, 91, of Wentzville, previously of New Florence, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Twin Oaks in Wentzville. Betty was born on February 24, 1932, to James Henry and …
Richard Dennis Howell, Sr., 81, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Montgomery City. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on June 12 at Reach …
Mary Kay Young passed away with her family by her side on May 3, 2023 at the age of 64 years. Kay was born in Mexico (Audrain County) on February 20, 1959. She graduated from Montgomery County …
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Marina Ridenhour’s 18th birthday on May 19 was something she will always remember. She became a graduate at Montgomery County High School. Ridenhour was one of 80 students who received …
Parent’s names : Josh & Trisha Waters. High school activities : FCCLA, Future Teachers of America, A+ tutor, volleyball manager and basketball manager. Favorite food: Fried …
When she was a fifth-grade student at the Wellsville-Middletown R-I School District years ago, Taren Justice enjoyed participating in the Stevens Farm Tour, where she got to learn about farming. …
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Montgomery County senior Keaton Reagan finished in a tie for 25th out of 78 golfers with a two-day score of 183 at the Class 2 state tournament on May 15-16 at Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield. He …
Bethany Slovensky came very close to winning her first state track championship at Jefferson City over the weekend. Not once, but twice. The Wellsville-Middletown junior finished second by …
Tyler Erwin will be doing plenty of jumping at this weekend’s Class 3 state meet at Adkins Stadium in Jefferson City. The Montgomery County sophomore qualified for state in all three …
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