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Schuyler Students Shine In Math Club Competition
The second annual Elementary Math Club recently concluded for the year. Mrs. Veatch, the club sponsor, invited fifth-and sixth-grade students interested in learning and having fun with math to join this year’s club. Nine students stepped up to the challenge and met twice a week during March. Time was spent playing a variety of math…
Read MoreSchuyler County Boys Take Third, Girls Seventh At Scotland County Relays; Oliver, Applegate Lead Strong Showing
Schuyler County turned in a solid performance Thursday at the Scotland County Relays, with the boys finishing third overall with 90 points and the girls placing seventh with 34.5 points. The Rams were led by a standout effort from Mason Oliver, who captured the 400-meter title and added a win in the long jump, while…
Read MoreSchuyler County Voters Approve Tax And Ambulance Questions; Local Races Decided Across County
SCHUYLER COUNTY — Schuyler County voters approved all four ballot questions in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while contested races for the Schuyler County Ambulance District, Greentop alderman and several city offices were also decided. Turnout was 498 ballots cast out of 2,701 registered voters, or 18.44 percent. County voters approved the county tax question by…
Read MoreGrandson Of President Harry S Truman To Share Personal Memories In Lamar Presentation
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 27, 2026 – History will come to life in the birthplace of the 33rd President when Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, visits Lamar on Thursday, April 30. Daniel will host a special evening of storytelling and personal reflection at Lamar’s Thiebaud Auditorium, offering a rare…
Read MoreUnited Way of the Mark Twain Area Executive Director Joins Statewide Leaders at Governor’s Mansion
Hannibal, MO – The Executive Director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, Denise Damron, recently joined fellow United Way leaders from across Missouri for a special evening at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion hosted by Governor Mike Kehoe. The gathering provided an opportunity for collaboration and discussion around strengthening communities throughout the state.…
Read MoreMissouri Trails Advisory Board meeting scheduled April 18
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 13, 2026 – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Missouri Trails Advisory Board Meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at Jefferson LandingState Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St., Jefferson City. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include a discussion…
Read MoreFabius 4-H holds April Meeting
The Fabius 4-H Club held their April meeting on Wednesday, April 8th at 6 p.m. at the Fabius Community House. Members named their favorite part about spring. April birthdays were Maggie Krietemeyer, Janie Triplett, and Emily Bowman. The Community House Hog Roast will be April 25th. Serving will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Members…
Read MoreLearn, Grow, and Lead in Nursing at Hannibal Regional
Karmon Kindhart, Vice President of Nursing at Hannibal Regional, has dedicated her career to caring for others and supporting those who provide that care. Like most nurses, her journey began with clinicals and internships. From those early days at the bedside to her current leadership role, her passion for serving patients and strengthening her team…
Read MoreMaintenance Tips Every First-Time Homeowner Should Know
If you recently purchased your first home, congratulations on your accomplishment. You have no doubt realized that all that extra space comes with extra maintenance. And if you are used to renting, you now face tasks your landlord may have previously handled. Home maintenance can be daunting, but it is important. Regular upkeep keeps your…
Read MoreTorch Electronics Agree to Suspend All Operations to Avoid Prosecution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Torch Electronics, the largest provider of illegal gambling devices in the State of Missouri, has agreed to suspend all operations, effective Friday, April 10, 2026. This action follows an ongoing joint criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri,…
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