Dr. Tracy Bottoms plans to retire as superintendent of the Montgomery County R-II School District after the 2024-2025 school year, wrapping up an education career that began in 1996. The …
For over a year, Michelle Schnapp has been planning for an event that will help Montgomery County residents appreciate and understand goats. That event will come on Nov. 2 as the Missouri Goat …
Eight years ago, Leah Kleinsorge received an Outstanding 4-H award in her first year with the organization. On Oct. 14, the Middletown resident brought home another Outstanding 4-H award. She …
Every October since 2005, many libraries across the country have celebrated National Friends of Libraries Week to express their appreciation for friends and supporters who play big roles in the …
Year in School : Sophomore. Parent’s names : Jes and Cody Craven. High school activities : FCCLA and Student Council. Favorite food : Soup. Favorite music : Country. …
Six months ago, Wellsville resident Avery Penn was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor called pineal gland germinoma. So when the Montgomery County High School Future Business Leaders of …
The Village of Rhineland is close to completing a project at Stiers Memorial Park that will include a new pavilion, an ADA accessible playground with safety surfacing, sidewalks to accessible …
Fall has arrived, which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between …
This fall, third-grade classrooms across Missouri are harvesting knowledge as students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Through this initiative of Missouri Farmers …
When Montgomery City resident Maverick Van Horn qualified for the National Kids Pedal Pull Championships on Sept. 28 at Mitchell, S.D., he and his family were looking forward to making the 600-plus …
Another Montgomery County senior walked out of Jim Blacklock Field as the school’s homecoming queen on Oct. 4. This time, it was Rebecca Schulze. The football cheerleader was crowned …
One of Montgomery County’s most popular events in October is coming back for another year on Saturday. Rustoberfest returns for its 12th year at 8 a.m. at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds …
Two years ago, Mackenzie Gaines opened her first BelleEve Boutique location in Montgomery City. After seeing that store become successful, Gaines made plans over the summer of 2024 to open …
In an age where information is at our fingertips, the role of local newspapers like the Montgomery Standard remains crucial. As the voice of our communities, it not only informs but also unites and …
Weather permitting, Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery City is scheduled to close temporarily for work on the railroad crossing on Oct. 9-11. The road will be closed between Allen Street and Walker …
After getting laid off from her corporate job and losing her mother, Sheri Tonioli-Gross wanted a new direction in life. So three years ago, the Montgomery County resident turned to flower …
Jeff Porter had a memorable trip to Kansas City on Aug. 27. The Montgomery City resident went to the Statewide Imagination Library Celebration event at the Folly Theater to see famous …
A community safety day event is scheduled for Oct. 12 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds to instruct county citizens the importance of protecting themselves during an emergency. This free …
City of Wellsville clerk Brittany Bishop earned the prestigious designation of Certified Municipal Official from the Missouri Municipal League’s Municipal Governance Institute. The …
For the last three months, Frumpy Joe’s Food and Drink has been closed to the public. Now, Ric and Kimberly Mount are planning to reopen the doors of this longtime Jonesburg establishment. …
For many years, Kelly Flake worked at Ole Town Bar and Grill in Jonesburg and built many relationships with people in the Montgomery County community. On Sept. 21, Ole Town became a place where …
Three years ago, Aysia Adams enrolled at Montgomery County High School as a freshman after living in Waynesville. Since her first day at the school on Aug. 24, 2021, the MCHS senior has been …
Year in School : Senior. Parent’s names : Mary and Kasey Pottebaum. High school activities : FFA chapter president, Academic Bowl captain, NHS and Football film crew member. …
Long before he passed away in 2023, Steve Domjanovich held plenty of jobs, working as a curator in two museums in Oklahoma, teaching at a junior high school in California and being employed as a …
Just two years ago, Keith Freie was named the Montgomery County Prosecuting Attorney. Now, the Wellsville-Middletown graduate is the Missouri Prosecutor of the Year. Freie received his …