NECAC held its Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors Dinner Oct. 28. Pictured, from left, are Board Chairman Mike Bridgins, Montgomery County Board Member Dave Teeter and President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Page. Not pictured are Montgomery County Board Members Mike Dorlac and Carole Weeks. Submitted photo

A 65-year-old male from Vandalia suffered moderate injuries from an accident in the afternoon of Nov. 7 on the intersection of Highway 161 and Deves Road, just east of Montgomery City. According …

In late October, the Missouri Department of Social Services announced it won’t be able to pay SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, causing concern for food pantries in the Montgomery County area. 

Jonesburg Elementary School held its Veterans Day celebration five days before the holiday, honoring the people who sacrificed their lives for the country.

Jonesburg Elementary School recognizes a student from each class who exemplifies the character trait of the month, which is citizenship. Congratulations to the seven students who exemplify conflict …

Parker Calbreath was named the recipient of the Jonesburg Elementary 5th Grade Optimist Student of the Month of September. The Jonesburg Optimist Club sponsors the Jonesburg Elementary 5th Grade Optimist Student of the Month. In order to receive this award, students make their classmates feel that there is something special about them, they look for the positive or sunny side of everything to make their optimism come true and they forget about the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. Each student of the month receives a plaque presented by the Optimist Club.

Jonesburg resident Marie Cowie placed third in the American Heroes category of the Eighth Annual Salt River Quilt Show, which took place at the Mark Twain Memorial Shrine in Florida (Monroe County).

Jonesburg Elementary honored its Kiwanis Terrific Kids. The Terrific Kids is a student-recognition program that promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. “Terrific” is an acronym for Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive and Capable. This program is sponsored by the Montgomery City Kiwanis Club. Pictured, front row from left, are Lillian Hines, Madison Teson and Eli Griesbauer. Back row are Zane Bishop, Hunter Talbot, Stella Ridgley and Ezra Birt.

On October 25, deputies conducted a traffic stop in Montgomery City for an equipment violation. Upon contacting the occupants’ deputies observed that all individuals in the vehicle were under 21 years of age and they detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The driver submitted to a preliminary breath test which indicated a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .131%. Both passengers also provided breath samples, each showing a BAC above .080%. The driver and one passenger were arrested and transported to the MC Jail. The third occupant was released to a parent and issued a citation for minor visibly intoxicated. The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated and the passenger was charged with minor visibly intoxicated.

As the U.S. government shutdown stretches into its 29th day with no resolution in sight, Youth In Need has made the decision to keep its Head Start program open for the month of November. 

Harry Johnson comes to the Montgomery County Senior Center on Wednesday mornings with some other wonderful seniors who play great music for the citizens to listen to. Harry and his wonderful wife hold the JAM music sections during the summer at the center. Harry helps out with so many things and has a wonderful upbeat personality for all of the people to smile about. He helps out with the upkeep of the pool tables, pool sticks and so much more. He enjoys playing pool and having a good time with fellowship at the center. Thanks to Harry for all of his help and fun times at the center.

St. John White Chapel Baptist Church in Montgomery City held its 143rd anniversary on Oct. 19. Founded in 1883, St. John White Chapel Baptist Church is the oldest church in Montgomery County. It holds its services at 11 a.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month.

The Montgomery County football team is a step closer to its first district championship in 20 years. The Wildcats cruised to a 44-7 win over the Hermann Bearcats on Friday in a Class 2, District …

Glitterville is on the move again. The store full of Christmas items began its 18th year on Oct. 30 by opening at its third location in five years. It is now located at the Allen Street Building at 308 N. Allen in Montgomery City.

November is a busy time for families. There are football games, cookouts, bonfires, camping trips, parent-teacher conferences and holiday feasts to name just a few. Do you ever feel that you need some downtime with your family? A break from the rush? Maybe a break from technology?

A new subdivision is almost completed on the southeast section of Jonesburg as there are nine homes and a six-unit townhouse already built.

Jonesburg Elementary School has an award this school year – All-Star Students of the Week. Two students will be selected for the award each week.

Wood Hat Spirits had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Oct. 30. The New Florence whiskey distillery earned top honors at the 2025 Heartland Whiskey Competition, winning the Best Farmer-Distilled Bourbon award nationally and the Best In State award for Missouri. Owner Gary Hinegardner received the awards.

An Ameren Missouri representative said that data centers relocating to the area will not raise the rates of Ameren customers during an interview on Oct. 24.

Wellsville-Middletown Elementary School celebrated several students in October who showed the traits on the Portrait of a Graduate wheel. Teachers recognize students for being good collaborators and communicators and for showing grit and resilience.

Students across Missouri are discovering how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through Missouri Farmers Care's Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Montgomery County FFA member educators are leading Montgomery City and Jonesburg elementary students through the Ag Moves curriculum as they make connections to their food, fuel, fibers and farmers today.

In the past year, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has received reports from citizens who collectively lost nearly $71,000.00 to scams. Sadly, that number only represents those who reported the crime, many victims never come forward due to feeling of embarrassment or ashamed. 

SPRINGFIELD – Even though the Montgomery County softball team didn’t celebrate a win in the Class 2 Final Four, it still left Springfield with its first trophy in program history. …

Judy Elaine Ritschard was a big fan of art. Just ask her sister Faye Edwards. “Every minute that she wasn’t doing art, I think she felt like she was missing out on something,” Edwards said.