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Missouri expands prosecutors’ role in juvenile cases, lengthens prison terms
By Steph Quinn — The Callao Courier Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify…
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Summers wins Callao mayor’s race; school board and fire district seats decided
The Callao Courier Staff Suzanne Summers was elected mayor of Callao in Tuesday’s municipal election, receiving 30 of 32 votes…
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Publisher’s Note: Election Day Tomorrow
The Callao Courier Staff It is the position of Chariton Media, the parent company of our five Macon County newspapers,…
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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services Offers Guidance for Reporting Child Abuse in Missouri
The Callao Courier Staff Each April, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) marks Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with…
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Missouri House Approves Bill Encouraging Local Control Over Student Screen Time Policies
The Callao Courier Staff A new Missouri House bill encourages school districts to develop their own policies on elementary students’…
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Macon County Voters to Decide on Homestead Real Estate Tax Credit
The Callao Courier Staff MACON, Mo. — Residents of Macon County will head to the polls on April 7, 2026,…
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Macon County Sales Tax Renewal and Property Tax Freeze on April 7 Ballot
The Callao Courier Staff Sample ballot: Capital Improvement County Sales Tax and Question 1 (Property Tax Freeze). Source: Macon County…
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April 7 Election: Three-Way Alderman Race, School Board, and Fire District on Callao Ballot
The Callao Courier Staff Callao voters have a packed ballot for April 7 — contested races for city alderman, school…
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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…