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City of Macon seeks bids to buy de-icing salt, sell 1998 fire engine
The city of Macon is seeking bids to buy de-icing salt by 1 p.m. Friday and to sell a used…
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Macon Electric to host live-line safety demo for first responders
Macon Electric Cooperative will host a live-line safety demonstration for area first responders at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28. Supper…
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Samaritan posts $19,034 June net loss
Samaritan Hospital in Macon posted a $19,034 net loss in June, compared with a prior-year net profit of $318,817. The…
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Straughter pleads not guilty; cash bond stays $50,000
Maliq A. Straughter, of Columbia, pleaded not guilty Monday in Macon to first-degree tampering and other charges from Thursday's pursuit.…
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Dog from school-lot crash is at shelter
The dog from Thursday night's crash in the Macon R-1 student parking lot will be held at the Macon Animal…
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Heat Advisory covers Macon County through Wednesday
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Macon County from noon Monday through 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. The National…
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Troop B sergeant promoted to lieutenant, assigned to Macon headquarters
Sgt. Christopher M. Turner will be promoted to lieutenant Tuesday, Sept. 1, and assigned to Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop…
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Labor Day weekend brings blood drive, festivals, and fireworks
Macon County marks Labor Day weekend with a blood drive, festivals, fireworks, and no school Monday. The Macon Community Blood…
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Missouri Recorder of Deeds Fees to Increase in 2026
Starting August 28, 2026, a $2.00 increase in fees for recording documents, marriage licenses, and land surveys will take effect…
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Columbia man charged after 125 mph pursuit ends in rollover crash at Macon school
A Columbia man faces two felonies and four misdemeanors after a stolen Toyota Camry left Highway 63, rolled several times…