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    Volunteer Honored

    Karen Carpenter (left) was recently presented a certificate of appreciation by Pat Livingston of...

    Volunteer Honored
    Karen Carpenter (left) was recently presented a certificate of appreciation by Pat Livingston of...

    Highland Track Advances to Sectionals

    The Highland boys track team advanced to sectionals in several events. Chris Gaus for the 100m...

    Highland Track Advances to Sectionals
    The Highland boys track team advanced to sectionals in several events. Chris Gaus for the 100m...

    Qualify for State Golf

    Noah Bringer and Landon Shaffer, students at Canton R-V each qualified for the  MSHSAA State Golf...

    Qualify for State Golf
    Noah Bringer and Landon Shaffer, students at Canton R-V each qualified for the  MSHSAA State Golf...

    Search and Rescue Training

    Lewis County emergency crews attended search and rescue training at Wakonda State Park on May 2....

    Search and Rescue Training
    Lewis County emergency crews attended search and rescue training at Wakonda State Park on May 2....
    The large cedar tree at the corner of Fifth and Monroe Streets in LaGrange is a tribute to a tragedy that occurred in the 1930s.

    Spencer’s Tree

    Spencer Johnson was just a young boy in the 1930s. He listened to an old crystal radio set and...

    Spencer’s Tree
    Spencer Johnson was just a young boy in the 1930s. He listened to an old crystal radio set and...

    State FFA Degree Rewarded

    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 17, 2026 – William Jansen, son of Jessica Jansen and Bill Jansen,...

    State FFA Degree Rewarded
    JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., April 17, 2026 – William Jansen, son of Jessica Jansen and Bill Jansen,...
    Jenkins Davis with Culver-Stockton football coach Tom Sallay.

    Glory Days (2)

    Rita Cox, EditorIn the previous edition of the Press-News Journal was part 1 of Glory Days, an...

    Glory Days (2)
    Rita Cox, EditorIn the previous edition of the Press-News Journal was part 1 of Glory Days, an...

    School Record Broken - Pole Vault

    Eva Logsdon broke the Highland girls pole vault record with a jump of 2.85 meters (9’.4”).

    School Record Broken - Pole Vault
    Eva Logsdon broke the Highland girls pole vault record with a jump of 2.85 meters (9’.4”).
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    featured
    Veterans Fish Fry
    May 13, 2026
    Otto Bruner Post 170 will host a fundraising fish fry on May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 205 N. Fifth Street, Canton....
    Taco Lunch
    May 13, 2026
    Friday taco lunch is scheduled for May 15, at Life Tabernacle in Canton, from 11 am - 1:30 pm.They are taking orders until 1 pm. To order ahead cal...
    Local News
    Volunteer Honored
    May 14, 2026
    Karen Carpenter (left) was recently presented a certificate of appreciation by Pat Livingston of The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32. Pat...
    Route C Resurface Project
    May 13, 2026
    Work is continuing on the resurfacing project on Route C in Lewis County.  The project will take place from Missouri Route 6 in Ewing to Route...
    Search and Rescue Training
    May 7, 2026
    Lewis County emergency crews attended search and rescue training at Wakonda State Park on May 2. Fire Departments include Monticello Fire, Canton...
    Obituaries
    WILLIAM ‘TY’ BUCKNER
    May 13, 2026
    It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Tyrone “Ty” Buckner, 48, of Lewistown, Mo. Ty passed away on May 5, 2026 after a...
    JOYCE BARNES
    May 6, 2026
    Joyce Barens, 66, of Alexandria, Mo., died April 29, 2026 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements:...
    DELORUS DURANT
    May 6, 2026
    Delores Jean Durant, 84, Wyaconda, Mo., died May 3, 2026. Services: May 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. Wilson and Triplett Funeral Home, Kahoka, Mo....
    HDMA3
    MO Extension-We are hiring
    Printed Paper Online
    May 14, 2026

    Columns
    The Covered Dish - Warm Crab Dip
    May 13, 2026
    Going for simplicity this week with this very simple ‘Warm’ Crab Dip.With all the activities, found in the month of May, this easy recipe will...
    The Covered Dish - Frozen Pie Coconut Cream
    May 6, 2026
    What a busy, busy, week, this last weekend was the annual Monopoly Tournament and each and every day was filled with errands taking us every...
    Education
    Area Youth Earn SMQA Certification
    May 14, 2026
    Sixteen youth from three northeast Missouri counties earned Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) certification during a training held April 28, 2026,...
    Graduations Scheduled
    May 6, 2026
    Both Highland High School and Canton RV High School will hold their annual commencement activities on Sunday, May 17, each beginning at 2 p.m. in...
    Government
    House, Senate send $48.7 billion state budget to governor
    May 14, 2026
    By Anika Austvold and Jackson Cooper, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — The House and Senate gave final approval to the state’s $48.7 billion...
    County has a new website
    May 13, 2026
    Lewis County Missouri has a new website  www.lewiscountymo.gov
    Property taxes could face major changes in final weeks of session
    May 4, 2026
    By Emma Farrel and Nolan Haberstroh, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — Leadership in the Missouri General Assembly made property tax reform a...
    Social
    Schofield Family Events Planned
    May 14, 2026
    Descendants of the Henry H. and Daisy Dabenor Schofield family of LaGrange are invited to a Remembrance and Celebration of the lives of deceased Schofield family members on...
    Veterans Fish Fry
    May 13, 2026
    Otto Bruner Post 170 will host a fundraising fish fry on May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 205 N. Fifth Street, Canton....
    Taco Lunch
    May 13, 2026
    Friday taco lunch is scheduled for May 15, at Life Tabernacle in Canton, from 11 am - 1:30 pm.They are taking orders until 1 pm. To order ahead cal...
    Suicide Prevention
    HDMA
    Sports
    Highland Track Advances to Sectionals
    May 13, 2026
    The Highland boys track team advanced to sectionals in several events. Chris Gaus for the 100m dash, Porter Peters in the 400m dash; Logan...
    Qualify for State Golf
    May 13, 2026
    Noah Bringer and Landon Shaffer, students at Canton R-V each qualified for the  MSHSAA State Golf Tournament.Congratulations.
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