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Veterans Fish Fry

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....

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...

Route C Resurface Project

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

Lewis County emergency crews attended search and rescue training at Wakonda State Park on May 2. Fire Departments include Monticello Fire, Canton...

WILLIAM ‘TY’ BUCKNER

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 Barens, 66, of Alexandria, Mo., died April 29, 2026 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, Ill. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements:...

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....

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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 heard an advertisement offering an evergreen shoot...

The Covered Dish - Warm Crab Dip

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

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...

Graduations Scheduled

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...

State FFA Degree Rewarded

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

County has a new website

Lewis County Missouri has a new website www.lewiscountymo.gov

Property taxes could face major changes in final weeks of session

By Emma Farrel and Nolan Haberstroh, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — Leadership in the Missouri General Assembly made property tax reform a...

Senate passes nearly $50 billion of budget bills

By Jackson Cooper and Hailey Sanford, Missouri News NetworkJEFFERSON CITY — The Senate approved $48.7 billion worth of budget bills during debate...

Suicide Prevention

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Veterans Fish Fry

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....

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...

Highland Track Advances to Sectionals

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

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

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