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    Fishing Derby

    The annual LaGrange Lions Club fishing derby was held June 6 at Wakonda State Park. Children were...

    Fishing Derby
    The annual LaGrange Lions Club fishing derby was held June 6 at Wakonda State Park. Children were...

    Receives Doctorate Degree

    Dr. Tucker Aeschliman, of Taylor, received his Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Des Moines...

    Receives Doctorate Degree
    Dr. Tucker Aeschliman, of Taylor, received his Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Des Moines...
    Pictured are the Track Seniors 2026

    Highland State Track

    Several Highland track members participated the Missouri State Class 2 Championship Track meet on...

    Highland State Track
    Several Highland track members participated the Missouri State Class 2 Championship Track meet on...

    Canton State Track

    Canton’s Leighton Logsdon finished eighth in the high jump at the Missouri State Class 1 Track...

    Canton State Track
    Canton’s Leighton Logsdon finished eighth in the high jump at the Missouri State Class 1 Track...
    Pictured in front of the playground are Mary Johnston and Glenn Kern. The donation will help with maintenance and upgrades to the Durham Community Center.

    Lewis County REC CARES Foundation Recent Donations

    The Lewis County REC CARES Foundation is a nonprofit in Lewistown, Missouri, funded by electric...

    Lewis County REC CARES Foundation Recent Donations
    The Lewis County REC CARES Foundation is a nonprofit in Lewistown, Missouri, funded by electric...

    Otto Bruner Post 170

    Otto Bruner Post 170 conducted Memorial Day Services at Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton on May...

    Otto Bruner Post 170
    Otto Bruner Post 170 conducted Memorial Day Services at Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton on May...

    Youth Beekeeping Scholarship

    Peightyn Johnson, age 10, of Revere, Missouri, was awarded the Northeast Missouri Beekeepers...

    Youth Beekeeping Scholarship
    Peightyn Johnson, age 10, of Revere, Missouri, was awarded the Northeast Missouri Beekeepers...
    Pictured on the new bridge are representatives from Bleigh Construction, Lewis County Commissioners Craig Redmon, Wayne ‘Fid’ Murphy Jr. and Travis Fleer, along with representatives of Howe Company, LLC.

    Orange Street Bridge Opens

    Lewis County recently opened a new bridge on Orange Street in the Canton Special Road District. ...

    Orange Street Bridge Opens
    Lewis County recently opened a new bridge on Orange Street in the Canton Special Road District. ...
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    featured
    Canton Library Welcomes Will Stuck
    June 10, 2026
    Canton Public Library welcomes the return of children’s entertainer and educator Will Stuck for an afternoon of high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S....
    Canton Class of 66 Reunion
    June 10, 2026
    The Canton Class of 1966 will gather on June 13, 2026 for a very informal get together They plan to meet at the Canton Welcome Center, at 10 a.m....
    Local News
    Fishing Derby
    June 10, 2026
    The annual LaGrange Lions Club fishing derby was held June 6 at Wakonda State Park. Children were awarded prizes for the biggest fish, the most...
    Pictured in front of the playground are Mary Johnston and Glenn Kern. The donation will help with maintenance and upgrades to the Durham Community Center. Lewis County REC CARES Foundation Recent Donations
    May 28, 2026
    The Lewis County REC CARES Foundation is a nonprofit in Lewistown, Missouri, funded by electric cooperative members who “round up” their monthly...
    Otto Bruner Post 170
    May 28, 2026
    Otto Bruner Post 170 conducted Memorial Day Services at Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton on May 25. Former State Senator Brian Munzlinger was the...
    Obituaries
    BRENDA ALLEN
    June 10, 2026
    Brenda Kay Allen, 59, Lewistown, Mo., died June 2, 2026 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill.Celebration of Life and Inurnment: Maple Oaks Cemetery,...
    LETA BROWN
    June 10, 2026
    Leta Brown, 88, formerly of Kahoka, Mo., died June 2, 2026, at Knox County Nursing Home, Edina, Mo.Funeral services were held June 5, 2026. Pastor...
    LINDA FOWLER
    June 10, 2026
    Linda Fowler, 77, formerly Wayland, Mo. died, June 6, 2026, in Fort Madison Hospital.No services are planned. Memorials: suggested to the family...
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    Printed Paper Online
    June 11, 2026

    Columns
    The Covered Dish - Shortcakes
    June 10, 2026
    This past week we had the pleasure of visiting Persimmon Hill Farms. Ernie and Martha Bohner sure know how to sell their products and then some. As...
    The Covered Dish - Avocado/Bean Dip
    June 3, 2026
    This past week was filled with lots of errands and projects around the property. We scheduled a cruise with friends to Alaska in the fall, which is...
    The Covered Dish - Marinated Vegetable Salad
    May 28, 2026
    As I approached Memorial Day weekend, I knew exactly what I was craving! I also knew how easy the recipe would double allowing us to share a...
    Education
    Northwest Spring Graduate
    June 10, 2026
    The Office of the Registrar and the Graduate School at Northwest Missouri State University have released the names of students who completed...
    Missouri State Dean’s List
    June 10, 2026
    Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students,...
    Culver-Stockton Recognizes 436 Students for Spring 2026 Academic...
    June 5, 2026
    Culver-Stockton College has recognized 436 students for outstandingacademic achievement during the Spring 2026 semester.Students earning...
    Government
    Primary Election Candidates 2026
    June 10, 2026
    Governor Kehoe Places Four Constitutional Amendments on August...
    June 3, 2026
    Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has signed proclamations placing Amendment 1, Amendment 2 (HJR 23/3), Amendment 4 (HJR 3), and Amendment 5...
    'The Republican Party has changed': Sen. Lincoln Hough reflects on...
    May 29, 2026
    By Sterling Sewell, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — The 2026 legislative session saw one Republican consistently advocate for the traditions...
    Social
    Canton Library Welcomes Will Stuck
    June 10, 2026
    Canton Public Library welcomes the return of children’s entertainer and educator Will Stuck for an afternoon of high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S....
    Libraries Summer Reading Programs
    June 10, 2026
    Lewistown and LaGrange Libraries are offering summer reading programs, Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader.  They have three different categories to...
    Canton Class of 66 Reunion
    June 10, 2026
    The Canton Class of 1966 will gather on June 13, 2026 for a very informal get together They plan to meet at the Canton Welcome Center, at 10 a.m....
    Suicide Prevention
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    Sports
    Pictured are the Track Seniors 2026 Highland State Track
    May 29, 2026
    Several Highland track members participated the Missouri State Class 2 Championship Track meet on May 22 and 23 held at Jefferson City. The team...
    Canton State Track
    May 28, 2026
    Canton’s Leighton Logsdon finished eighth in the high jump at the Missouri State Class 1 Track tournament. He is pictured on the medal stand.

     

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