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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…
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Macon County Sales Tax Renewal and Property Tax Freeze on April 7 Ballot
Sample ballot: Capital Improvement County Sales Tax and Question 1 (Property Tax Freeze). Source: Macon County Clerk. Two countywide ballot…
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April 7 Election: Three-Way Alderman Race, School Board, and Fire District on Callao Ballot
Callao voters have a packed ballot for April 7 — contested races for city alderman, school board, and a fire…
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Bluegrass Concert Featuring Salt River Band to Raise Money for NEMO Senior Services Meal Program
LA PLATA — Northeast Missouri Senior Citizen Services will host a bluegrass concert in La Plata on March 21 to…