The 2026 Lewis County Fair has a full schedule of activities each day. Evening events include Tues. July 7 Royalty contests. Wed. July 8: Garden...

To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Mark Twain Casino will host a month long celebration throughout July featuring special events, giveaways,...

Americans for Prosperity Missouri will host an informational meeting on Amendment 4 and initiative petition reform on Monday, July 6, from 5:30 to...

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By: Gentrie DavisDr. Dan Goehl has spent his life serving the people, livestock and communities of Agri-Ready Designated Lewis County. Dan has made...

Local fire departments were dispatched to lend mutual aid to a West Quincy Mo., fire on June 15 at Haymakers gas station. Canton, LaGrange and...

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...

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 conducted Memorial Day Services at Forest Grove Cemetery in Canton on May 25. Former State Senator Brian Munzlinger was the...

Lewis County recently opened a new bridge on Orange Street in the Canton Special Road District.  The county maintains bridges over 20 feet within...

NECAC is accepting candidate nominations for an open board position in Lewis County. The deadline is July 17. Nominations are being accepted for a...

Karen Carpenter (left) was recently presented a certificate of appreciation by Pat Livingston of The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 32. Pat...

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...

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

Rita Cox, EditorIn the previous edition of the Press-News Journal was part 1 of Glory Days, an article featuring Culver-Stockton alumni and former...