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 …

True Title Company has another new home. The Clayton-based business can thank Rachel Bergsieker for that. True Title, which has been in business since 2012, recently opened an office at 227 …

After working in the school library business for 16 years, Kim Mora had reason to be excited during the summer. She earned her first head librarian job when she was hired as the new librarian at …

As she approaches her one-year anniversary as Montgomery County conservation agent, Bree Retterath is excited to work in her first deer hunting season in the county. “The deer season is …

Aylana Marion got to participate in her first fishing tournament on Sept. 7. The 8-year-old didn’t have to travel far. She was one of 31 participants who competed in the annual Peggy …

For the second time in nine months, the Greater Montgomery County Economic Development Council and the Montgomery County Commission held an open house at Montgomery County Middle School to inform the …

A Montgomery City man remains in jail after being arrested following the suspected overdose death of a 2-year-old boy last week. Bryan Danter, 35, of the 800 block of Chestnut Street, was …

The Montgomery City Public Library’s Community Room turned into craft heaven on Aug. 31. For three hours, many people from the Montgomery County community got a chance to grab some free …

Chason Sachs turned in another strong showing in this year’s USA Mullet Championships, placing third in the teen division. The Wellsville resident finished behind Mason Padilla of Fremont, …

For 10 years, Nature’s Plow has played a huge impact in the Montgomery County community, selling beef in four different sizes as well as fruits and vegetables. Now, the business will …

When Tiffany Singer was picked to coordinate the See You At The Library program at the Montgomery City Public Library on Aug. 24, she was very excited about the opportunity to help children …

Missouri legislative leaders are demanding answers from state education officials about a monthslong backlog in a child care subsidy program. Two House committees — the budget committee …

The Montgomery County football team didn’t celebrate another season-opening victory over Hermann on Friday. The Wildcats trailed 12-0 after the first quarter and never recovered in the …

Midway through the Shannon Keo Knoepflein Scholarship Paddle Auction on Aug. 24 at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds in New Florence, a live auction with four items was held. One of those items …

For most of her life, Stephanie Knoepflein has been very passionate about daycare. “Daycare has been my background,” the Montgomery City resident said. “I started at 16 at a …

For the second year in a row, eight Montgomery County area-students will be awarded an American FFA Degree at the national convention at Indianapolis. Five Montgomery County graduates and three …

Maverick Van Horn, a Montgomery City resident, qualified for the National Pedal Pull in September after placing fourth in the Missouri State Fair Pedal Tractor Pull in the six-year-old boys category. …

Eugene Frank and Izzy Foster are pretty involved with tractors. That helped them get selected as Old Threshers Man and Woman of the Year award for 2024. Frank and Foster earned their honors …

Sophia Dwyer made the long haul from Franklin County to Montgomery City to compete in the Willard and Gloria Leverett Memorial Kids Pedal Tractor Pull on Aug. 17. The long trip paid off for the …

Laurie Alberswerth is no stranger to spelling bees. The St. Louis resident competed in one when she was in fifth grade, but she didn’t win. When Alberswerth found out there was a …

After retiring from John Deere in May, Jason Hug decided to go in a different venture. He had to travel almost 300 miles south to find it. Hug became campus pastor of the new Have Bible …

Josh Albregts was thrilled when he was named the new Wellsville-Middletown High School boys basketball coach for the 2024-25 school year. “It’s my first year coaching high school …

Jason Luna is a fan of westerns. He keeps western-themed pictures such as John Wayne and the Lone Ranger at his Montgomery City business, Jay’s Barber Shop. So, to keep his barber …

Montgomery City residents Jeff Porter and Jason Luna celebrated victories in contested races in the primary election on Aug. 6, winning the Montgomery County assessor and coroner races, respectively. …

Gary Hinegardner’s 80th birthday on Aug. 10 was something he will always remember. The Wood Hat Spirits owner celebrated his birthday with many people from Montgomery County as well as …