Even though she was on crutches, Sam Queathem was upbeat about Homecoming Week at Montgomery County High School. “It’s really important because we have a small community,” the …
Even the chilly and rainy weather didn’t stop Mandy Harlan and her 2-year-old daughter, Molly, from attending the opening day of Play Day Farm on Oct. 15. The Jonesburg residents were the …
Eliza Matthews received plenty of hardware from the Midwest National Pageant on Sept. 10-12 in Cape Girardeau. The 7-year-old Montgomery City resident was named Ultimate Grand Novice Supreme, …
Even though she’s a longtime Nebraska resident, Hannah Demma always looks forward to coming to Missouri. “I love Missouri,” said Demma, who has family members who live outside …
For more than 40 years, Gene Whyte was an avid outdoorsman. The Montgomery City resident trapped wild animals, hunted for animals such as muskrats, beavers, raccoons, otters and coyotes and did …
Just three months after graduating from Montgomery County High School, Meredith Rodgers is now an entrepreneur. The Montgomery City resident started a business of selling lucky pennies. She got …
When Robert Gentry and his family visited Mimi’s Shaved Ice and Lemonade Stand in Montgomery City earlier this year, they sat on a table that had a broken seat. So the new lead pastor from …
The Montgomery City Public Library got a big present from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft and Missouri State Librarian Robin Westphal on Sept. 23. The library received a CARES grant check of …
Sitting at his desk at Kemco Aluminum in Warrenton, Leroy Meyer is happy that his Montgomery County High School Class of 1965 ring is back on his finger. “It’s kind of neat,” …
Casey Hoffmann had a pair of reasons to celebrate on Sept. 11. First, the Montgomery City resident got to play with his father, Art, and two of his brothers, Kori and Kale, at the 31st Annual …
When 13 Americans died in an attack in Afghanistan in late August, the Montgomery County High School Future Business Leaders of America group decided to do something to honor all military veterans. …
When Peggy Kleine joined a traveling musical group of women from central Missouri several years ago, she had no problem coming up with a group name. The Montgomery City resident named the group …
Jazmine Poyner was definitely looking forward to competing in the Peggy Roesner Memorial Youth Fishing Derby on Sept. 18. “She wouldn’t even go to sleep,” said Bill Poyner, …
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, Kayla Hill was a 12-year old heading to Montgomery County Middle School when she found out that tragedy hit the East Coast. More than 2,900 people lost their …
Adam Gremminger is no stranger to running a business. For 10 years, the St. Charles County native co-owned a lawn care business with wife, Cecilia. Now, he’s the owner of Dairy Mart. …
After just two years, the Sharing Shack in Montgomery City and the Blessing Barn in Jonesburg have been popular spots in Montgomery County. Area residents have stored dry goods, canned goods, …
During his 44 years on Earth, Ben Oden was well known for two things – cooking and caring for people. “He was an excellent cook,” said Jennie Oden, Ben’s wife. …
Two years ago, Cora Johnson went to the National FFA Convention and Expo in Indianapolis as a spectator. Next month, the Montgomery County High School junior will be making another trip to the …
Ron Knigge was concerned about the condition of the tombstones at Bethel Cemetery in Wellsville. “I’ve been around here for 79 years and they have never been washed as far as I know …
For four years, Grow2Gather has been a place where Montgomery County residents can purchase craft supplies and home décor. This fall, the New Florence business will be selling coffee. …
As youth pastor at the Light Church in Wellsville, Justin Lewis always wants to teach young people in the community about good morals and values and how to respect people. So he came up with the …
Jes Schlanker enjoyed another memorable trip to Sedalia on Aug. 14. Her Holistic Hog business earned 29 first-place ribbons, a Grand Champion award and a best of show award at the state dairy …
Four years ago, Juanita Hadden had her first guitar gig when she was in eighth grade. Now, playing the guitar has become a big passion for the Montgomery City resident. “It’s …
When Eliza Matthews competes in the Midwest National Pageant on Sept. 10-12 in Cape Girardeau, she will have her sights set on one thing. “The money!” the 7-year-old from Montgomery …
High Hill will benefit from a broadband grant that has been awarded to New Florence Telephone Company/Missouricom. The company was awarded $113,397 through the …
