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    PNJ Graduation info 2026

    Relay for Life Lewis County

    The annual Relay For Life was held at Washington Park in LaGrange on April 18. The event brings...

    Relay for Life Lewis County
    The annual Relay For Life was held at Washington Park in LaGrange on April 18. The event brings...
    Christopher Gaus sprays a cleaning solution on headstones.

    Touching History

    Highland History club students worked at the oldest part of Riverview cemetery in LaGrange on...

    Touching History
    Highland History club students worked at the oldest part of Riverview cemetery in LaGrange on...
    Jenkins Davis recently met and formed a friendship with another Culver football alumni, Doug Wilson of Lewis County.

    Glory Days

    One of life’s lessons that Jenkins Davis learned from football and continues to use, is “If you...

    Glory Days
    One of life’s lessons that Jenkins Davis learned from football and continues to use, is “If you...
    High School friends Katherine Stith, Anna C Zimmerman, Doris (Dorice) Stith enjoyed many days together during their school years in the 1930s.

    Finding a Hometown Treasure (last part)

    Anna Clay Zimmerman Rutherford recently talked about her memories of Lewistown. She fondly...

    Finding a Hometown Treasure (last part)
    Anna Clay Zimmerman Rutherford recently talked about her memories of Lewistown. She fondly...

    Courthouse Repairs

    The Lewis County Courthouse and the Lewis County Sheriff’s office in Monticello are each...

    Courthouse Repairs
    The Lewis County Courthouse and the Lewis County Sheriff’s office in Monticello are each...
    Emma Roberts shows off a turkey she harvested, the second in two years. This was the last year that Emma can participate in the youth hunt.

    Youth Turkey Hunt

    A youth turkey hunt was held April 11. The hunt began 18 years ago, when Ralph Bedenbender and...

    Youth Turkey Hunt
    A youth turkey hunt was held April 11. The hunt began 18 years ago, when Ralph Bedenbender and...

    Yesteryear - The Bagby Harness Shop

    The Bagby Harness Shop in Lewistown, around 1904. According to information with the picture, the...

    Yesteryear - The Bagby Harness Shop
    The Bagby Harness Shop in Lewistown, around 1904. According to information with the picture, the...
    Lewis County was recognized for Zero Traffic Fatalities in 2005 and presented with the Show-Me Zero Award. Pictured are Wayne (Fid) Murphy, Jr., Lewis County Commissioner, Lewis County Sheriff David Parrish, Amy Crawford MoDOT, Travis Fleer and Craig Redmon, Lewis County Commission, Aaron Burbridge, MoDOT, Jerrod Eisenberg, Lewis County Deputy and Derek Weber NEMO RPC, MoDOT.

    Zero Traffic Fatalities

    Lewis County was presented with a Zero Fatalities award at the Lewis County Courthouse on April...

    Zero Traffic Fatalities
    Lewis County was presented with a Zero Fatalities award at the Lewis County Courthouse on April...
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    featured
    Relay for Life Events April 18
    April 15, 2026
    Relay for Life of Lewis County will be held April 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Washington Park LaGrange Missouri. There are several teams this year...
    Spring Chicken Dinner
    April 8, 2026
    The Canton Christian Church will have a Spring Chicken Dinner on April 11 at the church located at 512 College Street in Canton. Roasted chicken,...
    Local News
    Relay for Life Lewis County
    April 24, 2026
    The annual Relay For Life was held at Washington Park in LaGrange on April 18. The event brings the community together to celebrate cancer...
    Jenkins Davis recently met and formed a friendship with another Culver football alumni, Doug Wilson of Lewis County. Glory Days
    April 23, 2026
    One of life’s lessons that Jenkins Davis learned from football and continues to use, is “If you get knocked down on the football field, you get...
    Courthouse Repairs
    April 22, 2026
    The Lewis County Courthouse and the Lewis County Sheriff’s office in Monticello are each undergoing roof updates. Pictured is the Courthouse on...
    Obituaries
    HELEN OWEN
    April 22, 2026
    Helen M. Owen, 87, of Kahoka, died April 18, 2026, at Knox County Nursing Home, Edina. Helen was born on April 23, 1938, in Williamstown, Missouri...
    SHEREE KEMPE
    April 22, 2026
    Sheree Lynn Kempe, 70 of Lewistown, Missouri and formerly of Quincy, Illinois passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 7:25 PM surrounded by her...
    RICHARD McWILLIAMS
    April 22, 2026
    Richard Norman McWilliams, 98, of Revere, Missouri, died April 12, 2026. Richard was born on December 9, 1927, in Chambersburg, Missouri to James...
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    Printed Paper Online
    April 23, 2026

    Classics
    Yesteryear - The Bagby Harness Shop
    April 17, 2026
    The Bagby Harness Shop in Lewistown, around 1904. According to information with the picture, the well stocked shop shows some unusual equipment....
    Columns
    The Covered Dish - Chili Cheese Cubes
    April 22, 2026
    This week I made a revelation regarding ‘Jam’. It was only about 5-10 years ago I stopped making as many jellies and jams because I could purchase...
    The Covered Dish - Debbie’s Cheesecake
    April 15, 2026
    This evening I had the privilege of preparing our ‘delayed’ Easter Dinner. It was just our son, Phillip and our daughter-in-law, Paige, with the...
    Education
    Christopher Gaus sprays a cleaning solution on headstones. Touching History
    April 24, 2026
    Highland History club students worked at the oldest part of Riverview cemetery in LaGrange on April 16. The students cleaned many stones and using...
    “Bleeding Heart Flower,” Ava Jacobsen (junior), oil on canvas C-SC Hosts 2026 Students Honors Exhibit
    April 15, 2026
    Culver-Stockton College will showcase student creativity and artistic achievement during the 2026 Student Honors Exhibition. The  opening with a...
    Government
    Munzlinger Announces Candidacy
    April 23, 2026
    Lifelong Lewis County resident and former State Senator Brian Munzlinger has announced his candidacy for Presiding Commissioner, pledging to bring...
    HDMA
    Suicide Prevention
    Social
    High School friends Katherine Stith, Anna C Zimmerman, Doris (Dorice) Stith enjoyed many days together during their school years in the 1930s. Finding a Hometown Treasure (last part)
    April 23, 2026
    Anna Clay Zimmerman Rutherford recently talked about her memories of Lewistown. She fondly remembers her good friends, sisters Katherine Stith and...
    Canton Class of 66 Reunion
    April 22, 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....
    Johnny Sparks Benefit
    April 20, 2026
    A benefit for the family of the late Johnny Sparks is being planned for May 2, 2026 at Highland High School commons. Johnny was diagnosed in...
    Sports
    Emma Roberts shows off a turkey she harvested, the second in two years. This was the last year that Emma can participate in the youth hunt. Youth Turkey Hunt
    April 17, 2026
    A youth turkey hunt was held April 11. The hunt began 18 years ago, when Ralph Bedenbender and Billy Yargus, organized and planned a hunt for kids,...
    Lady Tiger Soccer
    April 15, 2026
    The Canton Lady Tiger’s Soccer team played at Moberly on April 6 and lost the game 0-4. The Lady Tigers faced Keokuk and won 7-0. The team is...
    Canton Baseball
    April 15, 2026
    The Canton Tigers baseball team faced Green City and won 10-3. They played Unity on April 7 and lost 13-6. The Tigers have a record of 2 wins and 5...
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