
Jason Sears
Jason Sears is the founder, editor and lead reporter of The Chariton Beacon, a news site created to provide much-needed local coverage for Chariton County, Missouri. Recognizing the lack of accessible, reliable news in the area, Jason launched the site with the goal of keeping his community informed about the events and issues that matter most. With a deep understanding of small-town life, he is dedicated to ensuring that Chariton County has a trustworthy and comprehensive source for local news, strengthening connections within the community.
GLOBAL COOLING: Temperatures Expected to Fall to Record 50 Degrees Below Average — Brace For ‘Deadly’ Winter Storms
Credit: Grok AI Record-low temperatures are set to hit the United States over the next few days. Thirty-five states have issued weather advisories due to the bitterly cold weather, with risks of deadly winter storms and deadly conditions. CNN Weather reports: Arctic air will interact…
Missouri State Senator Rusty Black and His Ties to Invenergy: A Threat to Property Rights in Chariton County and Beyond
For years, Missouri landowners have fought to protect their property from corporate overreach, and now, residents of Chariton County are facing one of their biggest threats yet: the Grain Belt Express. This controversial high-voltage transmission line, spearheaded by the energy company Invenergy, has sparked fierce…
ATTENTION DOGE: Department of Energy’s Land Grab in New Mexico and Colorado for “Green Energy” Must Be Stopped
Guest post by Joe Hoft at JoeHoft.com – republished with permission Attention DOGE: Department of Energy Charging Ahead with Land Grab in New Mexico and Colorado for “Green Energy” and is in Desperate Need of Cancellation By The Editor of the Estancia News New Mexico…
Extraordinary Love
Song of Solomon 8:6-7 “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as the grave; its flames are flames of fire, a most vehement flame. Many waters cannot quench…
Missouri Secretary of State, Denny Hoskins, Invites the Public To Attend a Demonstration of Election Equipment
The Missouri Secretary of State invites the public to attend a demonstration of election equipment by a current certified vendor. This event aims to showcase the voting system seeking certification for sale and use in Missouri elections. Event Details: Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Time:…
Northwestern R-I School District: A Leader in Education Excellence
Nestled in Mendon, Missouri, Northwestern R-I School District continues to set the bar high for academic excellence and student achievement. In the past 2 years the district has achieved remarkable success, solidifying its reputation as one of the best in the state. Exceptional Academic Performance…
Hoskins Announces 2025 William E. Foley Research Fellowship
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Denny Hoskins today announced the 2025 William E. Foley Research Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship, offered by the Friends of the Missouri State Archives, supports scholarly research that utilizes the extensive holdings of the Missouri State Archives and its…
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins Recognizes National Marriage Week; Announces New Parental Leave Policy
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has issued a proclamation recognizing February 7-14, 2025, as National Marriage Week, emphasizing the importance of strong marriages and families in building a thriving society. “Marriage is the foundation for strong families,” said Secretary Hoskins. “My…
Missouri State Senator Rusty Black’s Deep Ties to Corporate Donors Revealed
In the world of politics, money often dictates priorities, and nowhere is this more evident than in the case of Missouri State Senator Rusty Black. While Black presents himself as a champion of rural communities and small businesses, a deep dive into his financial backing…
We Wrestle
Ephesians 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Wrestling is an intense face-to-face, hand-to-hand endeavor with one person exerting…
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