A campaign to legalize abortion in Missouri disclosed raising more than $1.1 million in donations on the first day it launched. The campaign, a coalition organized under a political action …
Every year — on New Year’s Eve, July 4, when a sports team wins a championship — police and politicians practically beg people not to fire their guns into the air in celebration. …
When Roger and Kimberly Miller decided to open the Drinking Horn Bar and Grill at 210 West Hudson in Wellsville last summer, they had to accomplish a major task – fix up the building. …
Emma Stephenson always dreams of having a new car and going to college. So, the sophomore from Montgomery County High School has started a babysitting service that could help her fulfill those …
Wellsville-Middletown senior Bethany Slovensky placed second in the Missouri Forest Products Association FFA Public Speaking Contest on Jan. 9 at a winter meeting in Jefferson City. The speaking …
With six returning players, the Montgomery County Scholar Bowl team is setting its sights on bigger and better things this year. Juniors Brendan Craven, Beckham Cothren, Landon Pottebaum, Jordan …
The Montgomery County boys and girls basketball teams had happy bus rides back from South Callaway High School on Saturday. The Wildcats won the South Callaway Tournament in both boys and girls …
For many years, Spring Lynch was a leader of the Biggest Loser exercise program at Middletown Baptist Church that ended its 20-year run in the spring of 2023. Now, the Middletown resident has …
In its final meeting of 2023 on Dec. 28 at the Montgomery County Courthouse, the Montgomery County Commission set a big mission for 2024. It wants the county to be a place with strong economic …
Montgomery County celebrated its 205th anniversary in 2023 by having a resident being appointed Missouri Supreme Court judge, getting a new overpass project in New Florence and having its courthouse …
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 …
