Five years ago, Will Stuck decided to make a change. After working in the library business for many years, the resident from St. Joseph wanted to spend more time educating and entertaining …

Since it was founded in 2019, Veregy has played a key role in specializing in major building projects in schools and courthouses, making them more energy efficient. Now, the Phoenix, Ariz., …

After sitting on a chair for two hours and 18 minutes, Carole Harness finally got to see the portrait longtime artist Jane Mudd drew for her on the afternoon of June 5 at the Montgomery County Arts …

There’s a new addition at New Florence City Park. A new little free library box was built in mid-May, giving the children from the New Florence area an opportunity to increase their love …

When Alexis McCleary arrived early at the Second Annual Montgomery County Senior Center Paddle Auction on June 3 at the Old Settlers Picnic Grounds in New Florence, she saw a huge …

Two years ago, Roy Richter retired after a 42-year legal career. But he never got a farewell ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic. On the afternoon of May 26, Richter was honored at a …

The Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) Region 4 Food for Thought Virtual Food Drive was conducted during March 2022. Efforts were focused on alleviating childhood hunger in Audrain, …

Growing up in Middletown, Dustin Hill never dreamed of becoming a U.S. Congressman. Now, the Wellsville-Middletown graduate is one of five Republican candidates for Missouri’s 3rd …

Charlotte Miller returned home to Montgomery County in 2000. She was hired as a special education teacher at Montgomery County Middle School, starting a 22-year career with the R-II School …

A year ago, Lorie Hetrick-Volenberg became an author for the first time when she wrote “Gramelda The Grasshopper.” The Mexico resident was inspired by Graham Cave State Park to write …

As the year 2022 approaches the halfway point, members of the McKittrick Board of Trustees discussed their vision for the small town for the rest of the year during a two-hour meeting on May 15 at …

For four years at Montgomery County High School, Nadine Thomas was successful in the classroom. She got all A’s. “I worked very hard in school,” Thomas said. The hard …

Year in school: Senior. Parent’s names: Andrew and Stephanie Thomas. High school activities: A+, National Honor Society. Favorite food: Pasta. Favorite music: Cage the …

The Across Borders Boxer Club will be holding a Provisional UKC (United Kennel Club) All-Breed Conformation Show on Aug. 20 at the Wellsville-Middletown High School gymnasium. ABBC is a kennel …

Sherry Lato just wanted to honor all of the first responders in Montgomery County. So the Warehouse Bar and Grill owner decided to hold a dinner. “Most of them are volunteers and they …

In honor of the Wellsville-Middletown High School graduating class of 2022, Brooke Reichardt made a special video of all of her classmates. It took her a year to do it. The eight-minute …

For almost 20 years, the Augusta Plein Air Art Festival has been one of the most popular events in the Midwest as it attracts more than 100 artists in 10 states. When Montgomery City resident …

While attending the Cleveland NJROTC Academy in St. Louis in the 1990s, Airriana Brewer knew that she was going to be a police officer in the future. “The regimen worked out great for …

Cora Johnson was munching on a cinnamon roll when she got a huge surprise after the Class 3, District 5 Scholar Bowl tournament on April 9 at Brentwood High School. The Montgomery County junior …

Ever since she started her business, Varsity Ink, in 2019, JJ Rodgers has made so many T-shirts. The Montgomery City resident has about 10 racks of T-shirts in her trailer, which she bought last …

A year ago, Earl Niswonger celebrated his birthday with mostly relatives. Still, the Wellsville resident and World War II veteran didn’t enjoy it. “There were 40 people and it …

For many years, Jackie Carter played a valuable role in the New Florence community. She was a member of the New Florence Methodist Church and the New Florence Lady Lions Club and worked as a …

Before starting the invocation at the Montgomery City Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Banquet on April 21, Mike Lichtenberg asked the 90 people at the Mid-Mo Shrine Club building to give Chamber …

Eleven years ago, Patrick Hardy was hired to become the mining manager of the Christy Minerals plant in High Hill right out of college. Now, the St. Louis area native is working for a successful …

After 11 years with the Wright City School District, Brian Ernst will have a new home on July 1. The Lake St. Louis native was hired as the new principal of Montgomery County High School for the …