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Road Closures This Week Affect Key Macon County Routes
Drivers in Macon County should plan for several road closures this week as MoDOT crews conduct paving and culvert replacement…
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Macon Woman Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Shotgun Incident During Custody Exchange
A Macon woman is behind bars on a $75,000 cash-only bond after allegedly firing a shotgun toward another person during…
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Gas Prices Climb in Macon County, War Overseas Is Part of the Reason
If you filled up this week, your wallet already knows: gas prices are up — sharply. Regular unleaded in Macon…
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About 975 Macon County Residents’ Tax Assessments Late
In an announcement on Facebook, it was reported that about 975 people in Macon County have not returned their tax…
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Missouri expands prosecutors’ role in juvenile cases, lengthens prison terms
Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify a young person as an adult and…
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Summers wins Callao mayor’s race; school board and fire district seats decided
Suzanne Summers was elected mayor of Callao in Tuesday’s municipal election, receiving 30 of 32 votes cast, with two write-in…
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Publisher’s Note: Election Day Tomorrow
It is the position of Chariton Media, the parent company of our five Macon County newspapers, that we will not…
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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services Offers Guidance for Reporting Child Abuse in Missouri
Each April, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) marks Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with efforts to help Missourians…
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Missouri House Approves Bill Encouraging Local Control Over Student Screen Time Policies
A new Missouri House bill encourages school districts to develop their own policies on elementary students’ use of laptops and…
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Macon County Voters to Decide on Homestead Real Estate Tax Credit
MACON, Mo. — Residents of Macon County will head to the polls on April 7, 2026, to vote on a…