Emily Laskowski is no stranger to beauty pageants. For several years, the Jonesburg native competed in the Old Settlers, Jonesburg Homecoming and Montgomery County Fair queen contests. She was …

After graduating from Montgomery County High School in 2004, Josh Wright had aspirations of becoming a videographer, doing film hunts on wildlife. Then, plans were changed. “I …

When June Mallon’s retirement reception began on May 16 at the Jonesburg Elementary School cafeteria, the first thing she did was open up a 172-page book from students wishing her all of the …

Almost a year after having its groundbreaking ceremony, the new Family Dollar/Dollar Tree combo store in Montgomery City will be open for business at 8 a.m. on June 8. The 10,500 square foot …

When Susanne Enders was sitting on the front porch at the home of her cousin, Barbara Messinger, on a sunny afternoon in High Hill on May 22, she was amazed with the serene atmosphere around the …

For most of his life, Jason Luna has been a big fan of law enforcement. On the shelves at his office at the Montgomery City Police Department, he has memorabilia of old TV cop shows such as …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Orlana Gardner will never forget the first day her business, Lanie’s Beauty Salon, was open to the public at 112 W. Third Street in Montgomery City on Jan. 31, 1974. “It was crazy …

Montgomery County High School family and consumer science teacher Beth Beattie was selected as the 2023 Missouri Association of Career and Technical Educators (MoACTE) Carl Perkins’ Community …

Gracie Cobb, Landon Pottebaum, Ava Rakers and Avery Ridgley teamed up to make some spicy ketchup for the food science career development event on the first day of the Missouri FFA Convention on April …

When David Turner joined the Louisiana Police Department 30 years ago, he was happy that he fulfilled his dream of going into law enforcement. “I really enjoy serving the community and …

When Maison Stuart went to the podium to make a speech at the Wellsville-Middletown High School graduation ceremony on May 12, the first thing that was on his mind was his grandfather, Shorty Stuart. …

Dr. Erin Oligschlaeger is heading back to Moberly. The Wellsville-Middletown R-I superintendent was named the new assistant superintendent over human resources, special programs and Title IX …

JEFFERSON CITY — The largest road construction project in state history — nearly $3 billion to rebuild Interstate 70 across Missouri — now only needs the signature of Gov. Mike …

Beth Nelson was doing household chores when she received some good news from her husband, Donnie, on April 4. The native from St. Louis County was elected the new mayor of New Florence. …

After working as a truck driver for years, Mike Axton wanted to try something new – start his own business. So in January, the Imperial native bought the Ole Town Bar and Grill, a …

Four Montgomery County-area first responder agencies were recently awarded American Rescue Plan Act funds to help with new equipment, supplies, personnel and training. The Montgomery County …

When he competed in the Division II prepared public speaking leadership development event at the Missouri FFA Convention on April 21 in Columbia, Beckham Cothren was thrilled that he got the chance …

Since 1997, Steve Deves has played a valuable role as Montgomery City’s administrator. He oversaw a city budget that has more than doubled for the last 25 years, helped build and finance …

Avery Ridgley had reason to celebrate during the fifth and final session of the Missouri FFA Convention on the evening of April 21 at the University of Missouri-Columbia’s Hearnes Center. …

When she was a student at the University of Missouri-Columbia years ago, Kristina Ferguson had a hard time figuring out what she wanted to do after college. The Montgomery County graduate …