The Montgomery County R-II School District is asking community members to approve an eight million dollar no-tax-increase bond issue in the April 2 election that will help pay for improvements in all …
Senate action on March 5 became a convoluted mess as a debate over ceremonial holidays quickly turned into an argument on transgender healthcare. Sen. Greg Razer, D-Kansas City, introduced a …
A proposal by a Missouri senator running for the state’s top election post would create a new office charged with investigating claims of election fraud. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. …
State lawmakers concerned about the integrity of elections ahead of the 2024 presidential vote are proposing and enacting an unprecedented number of laws to restrict — and, in some cases, …
Hannah Davis, Bethany Slovensky and Jaylee Sweazea spent a combined total of 39 years as members of Janet’s Dance Studio. But all of that is coming to an end for the Montgomery County …
Lexy Campbell had reason to be thrilled when she found out she was accepted for her second year at Lifestyle Christianity University. “I’m learning so much from going to LCU,” …
Before the Missouri Small Business Development Center Facts & Snacks seminar began on Feb. 28 at the Montgomery City Public Library, Paul Zacharias looked around the Community Room and was amazed …
For the first time in 50 years, the Montgomery County boys basketball team is heading to the Final Four. The Wildcats qualified for the state semifinals after edging the Priory Ravens 42-40 in …
Life has been good for Presley Schluss as a member of the Montgomery County FFA chapter. During her four years with the chapter, the MCHS senior received a state degree at the Missouri FFA state …
This year’s Wellsville-Middletown FFA Supporters Breakfast on Feb. 23 was definitely an event Helenea McKenzie was looking forward to when she first got out of bed at 4:45 a.m. “I …
When the Montgomery City Public Library’s Friends of the Library was formed several months ago, it set a mission to make the community understand that the library is more than just books. …
An Audrain County landmark was lost to fire on Feb. 21 as Teddy Joe’s Bar and Grill in Martinsburg burned to the ground. Martinsburg Area Fire Protection was joined by emergency personnel and …
Leila Boschen of Rhineland was one of more than 1,100 current University of Iowa students who participated in the 30th annual student-led Dance Marathon which generated more than $1.4 million for the …
Year in school: Senior. Parent’s names : Bryan and Kelly Groeber. High school activities : National Honor Society, A+, FFA, FCCLA, Missouri Junior Cattlemen’s Association, …
For six straight years, Rep. Gretchen Bangert, D-Florissant, has filed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in Missouri public schools. The bill has failed each time, never …
With daylight saving time arriving March 10, a House committee heard a bill on February 21 that would stop the clock once and for all. If passed, it would align Missouri with a group of 19 other …
When Alva Powell saw that her project on hummingbirds earned her a first-place medal at the R-II Science Fair on Feb. 12 at Montgomery County Middle School, she was all smiles. It was the first …
For five days from Feb. 12-16, over 200,000 students across the country were celebrating FCCLA Week as they participated in many chapter activities. Out of that large number, 17 of them …
When the Hometown Veterinary Clinic in Jonesburg opened on Jan. 16, it gave Montgomery County residents an opportunity to take their pets for quality care at an affordable price. “We are a …
The Montgomery County girls and basketball teams hung another Eastern Missouri Conference title to their banners this year. In a span of three days, the Wildcats clinched conference …
After Kirk Porter bought the Montgomery County Golf Club on Jan. 31, he didn’t waste time making plans on fixing it up. First, the St. Charles resident renamed it Wildcat Golf Course. …
Meagan Cripe is enjoying a busy senior year at Wellsville-Middletown High School, playing basketball and softball and participating in cheerleading, Scholar Bowl and choir. She can add …
For 20 years, raising goats has been a passion for Michelle Portell. She owns a 30-acre farm outside Montgomery City that has 26 goats. She is also an owner of the Sassy Nanny Raw Milk Dairy, where …
The Montgomery Area United Way held its annual meeting on Jan. 29 at the Montgomery City Public Library with nine agencies in attendance, plus the United Way board members. Dan Cole of the …
When Molly Hill found out that the Montgomery County Literacy Council was holding classes to help students get their high school diplomas, she didn’t waste time signing up. “I was in …
