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A Message From the Press-News Journal on COVID-19

Updated March 16, 2020

As members of the Lewis County area, we share your concern about the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on our community. We remain cautious but optimistic, and we take heart knowing that our corner of the world is full of strong, generous people that look after each other. And, as each of us know, it is in moments of crisis like this that our community sustains us; we need to connect with each other even if we need to keep our physical distance.

We're working every day to bring you the news of how our area is affected, and how things are changing quickly. You can find the latest on our website, or text "START" to 573-267-4467 to receive Breaking News via text on your mobile device. If you aren't yet on our email list, sign up for a free trial (no credit card required) to stay informed. We will get through this crisis together.

United Way Launching Local Covid-19 Fund

United Way of the Mark Twain Area has released the following message. The United Way of the Mark Twain Area knows that some of the area’s most vulnerable individuals are...

Feeding Local Students

Lewis County C-1 Schools and Canton R-V are both providing lunch and breakfast for students during this COVID-19 crisis while schools are shut...

Business Not as Usual

The Mark Twain Casino Parking lot, usually full of customer’s vehicles, now sits empty. The COVID-19 Crisis has forced many businesses in the area...

Lewis County Bank Lobbies

Bank lobbies in the Lewis County area are closed to the general public, including Bank of Monticello, HOMEBANK, Town and Country Midwest, People’s Bank, Canton State Bank,...

United Way Launching Local Covid-19 Fund

United Way of the Mark Twain Area has released the following message. The United Way of the Mark Twain Area knows that some of the area’s most vulnerable individuals are...

CHARLOTTE ANN TOURNEAR

Mrs. Charlotte Ann Tournear, 78, of La Grange, Mo. died March 19, 2020 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born February 28, 1942 in...

KENNETH K. MORRIS

Kenneth K. Morris, 95, of Holts Summit, MO formerly of Canton, Mo., died March 14, 2020 at The Timbers in Holts Summit. He was born January 31,...

ELIZABETH LEONARD

Elizabeth Louise Leonard, 89 of Lewistown, Missouri died March 9, 2020 at the Country Aire Retirement Estates at Lewistown. The daughter of Harry...

Davis Funeral Home

Lewis County Nursing Home

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Governor Announcement on Social Distancing

Governor Parson has directed the DHSS Director to Require Social Distancing Statewide Building on Missouri’s efforts to address COVID-19, Governor Mike Parson has...

The Covered Dish - Italian Sausage Bake

By Debbie Dance Uhrig Someone asked me today if I was bored? Nope, no way. I am surrounded by family and there is always something that needs to be done, i.e....

Backward Glances

85 Years Ago The Canton Record February, 1935 Newtown Childress, the last Confederate veteran in Lewis County passed away at his home between LaGrange and Canton...

By Loretta Bringer Everyone is dealing with the virus situation well in this area, however, it seems to get worse every day. We are a nation that needs to be in prayer...

Canton R-V 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 2019-20

4.0: Grade 10: Dalton Berhorst, Eireland Cady, Emilee Gorrell. Grade 11: Kegan Birck, Tegan Burbridge, Christina Cochran, Allison Dawson, Abigail Jarvis, Halli Otte,...

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