2025–2026 Missouri Official Manual Photo Contest Winners on Display at the Missouri State Fair
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has announced the winning entries from the 2025–2026 Missouri Official Manual (“Blue Book”) Photo Contests are now on display at the Missouri State Fair. Visitors can view the winning photographs at the Missouri Secretary of State’s…
Beverly Jean Burk
Beverly Jean Burk, 81, of Hardin, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at her home.
O How Lovely!..
Psalm 84:1-2 “How lovely is Your tabernacle, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yes, even faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.” The Jewish temple was striking, but it was yet to come,…
Patricia Irene McCoy (Miller)
Patricia Irene McCoy (Miller), 77 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Hometown Business Spotlight: Grand River Marketplace
Welcome to the very first edition of our new Hometown Business Spotlight series — where each month we’ll introduce you to a different small business that makes our communities unique. From family-run shops to local service providers, we’ll share the stories, the people, and the…
Opinion: It’s Time for Missouri to End Corporate Tax Breaks — And Let Small Businesses Thrive in Chariton County
Small businesses are the heart of Chariton County’s economy and community life. From R&R Apple Market in Salisbury to Sam Johnson’s Appliances & Furniture in Brunswick, these local entrepreneurs create jobs, provide essential services, and keep our economy vibrant. Yet despite their vital role, Missouri’s…
Ronnie L. Hensley
Gallatin resident, Ronnie L. Hensley, 73, died Friday, August 8.
Missouri State Highway Patrol Arrests: August 2 through August 8
From high-speed chases to sobering drug busts, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has been hard at work keeping our roads and communities safe. This report, covering August 2 to August 8, 2025, shines a spotlight on arrests across area counties near Chariton County. From driving…
Chariton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Charco to Receive Lifesaving Body Armor
Keytesville, MO — The Chariton County Sheriff’s Office announced that K9 officer Charco will soon receive a custom-fitted bullet- and stab-protective vest thanks to a donation from the nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Donation Details The vest for K9 Charco is being sponsored by…
Local Schools Announce Registration, Practice Schedules, and New Hours
As summer break comes to an end, school districts across Chariton County are preparing for the 2025–26 academic year. This week, Northwestern R-I, Salisbury R-IV, Brunswick R-II, and Keytesville R-III School Districts released important back-to-school announcements for students, parents, and the community. Northwestern R-I School…