The Montgomery City Lions Club is bringing back its Paddle Auction on Jan. 20 at the Lions Club building. The second annual event will start at 6 p.m. Paddles are sold at $10 each and there will …

The Wellsville P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) group is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding this year. The chapter was founded on Sept. 14, 1923. There are …

A bill to allow home-educated students to participate in Missouri public school activities is back for the upcoming legislative session — and has been coupled with provisions rolling back state …

After the holiday celebrations and respite, hopefully we will be ready to face the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities the new year will bring. It often boils down to our …

Carole Weeks was sworn in as Montgomery County Clerk on the morning of Jan. 2 in front of 16 family members, friends and co-workers at the Montgomery County Courthouse.  Weeks started …

For four years, Autumn Marshall has been a valuable member of the Montgomery County High School Honors Choir, participating in four Eastern Missouri Conference concerts and being a member of the …

Hannah Eldringhoff and Kailey Lezarin spent their last day at Montgomery County High School on Dec. 21. Now, they just have to wait until May to pick up their high school diplomas. …

As the year 2023 comes to a close, registration has ended for Montgomery County residents who plans to run in local city government, school board and emergency district leadership elections in the …

After four months, six seniors are enjoying an outstanding final year with the Montgomery County Pride Band. Josh Cobb, Brayden Hancock, Mariah Kemp, Hayden McKenzie, Paige Sellenriek and Lexy …

Year in School : Senior. Parent’s names : Dana Blase and Pedro Onofre. High school activities : FCCLA chapter treasurer, Student Council. Favorite food : Anything with potatoes. …

Editor’s note: The writer of this story, Blue, was born in 1889 and died in 1969 and grew up in Bellflower. She wrote this story in the late 1950s about her experience with Christmas as a young …

For five years, Kathy Hancock enjoyed many duties as Montgomery County clerk, including attending County Commissioner meetings and handling election results. But on Dec. 29, Hancock’s …

Even though she has been living in the Kansas City area for more than 20 years, Mindy Bishop always looks forward to coming back to the Montgomery County area. “This is still home because …

Time is running out for Montgomery County residents to pay their personal property taxes for 2023. The deadline to pay the taxes is Dec. 31. Since the due date is on a Sunday and the …

For several years, El Reagan has been a successful athlete in softball and track at Montgomery County High School, earning a combined five all-Eastern Missouri Conference awards and three all-state …

When she started working on the first day of the classes at the new Montgomery County R-II A.C.H.I.E.V.E. alternative school on Dec. 5, Dawn Linstruth accomplished a big feat. Linstruth has now …

Every year, the Jonesburg Lighted Christmas Parade is an event that Paige Sellenriek marks on her calendar. “This is my favorite night of the year because I’ve been helping with this …

Katie Joyce is now officially the newest judge in Warren County. Joyce, 33, was installed during a ceremony Dec. 4 at the Warren County Courthouse that featured several sitting and former …

The 13th annual Pink Out doubleheader between the Montgomery County Wildcats and Wellsville-Middletown Tigers will be played tonight at Ballew & Snell Court at MCHS. The girls game is scheduled …

Six members of the Wellsville-Middletown FFA chapter are planning to go to Washington, D.C. next summer to attend the Washington Leadership Conference. So, the chapter is having a fundraising …

Three years ago, Makaylah Bush became a first-time entrepreneur when she started a hot chocolate business called Hot Cocoa Bombs by Makaylah. Now, it is a popular business for Montgomery County …

The Greater Montgomery County Economic Development Council and the Montgomery County Commission have scheduled an open house meeting at Montgomery County Middle School to present a master plan to …

The annual Hometown Christmas event in Montgomery City will return this year with a light display at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, a visit from Santa Claus and a festive Friday night in downtown …

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted the Missouri Sheriff’s Association 48-hour Jail Academy for participants who are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement. …

Six months ago, the Montgomery County R-II School District made plans to open an alternative school for students seventh through 12th grade in the beginning of 2024. Now, the school is planning …