Weekly Sheriff’s Report, Sept. 17 - Sept. 23

Thursday, Sept. 17 Motor Vehicle Accident – Hwy 54 / Crd 150 – Preston - Per Calling Party Reported As A Careless And Imprudent Driver – Deputies Arrived On Scene And Found Truck And Horse …

Wheatland Elementary School

Wheatland Elementary School Fourth-Sixth grade had an amazing time today at the Watershed Center. They learned about the many different ecosystems in the park, and they checked the health of a stream …

Hermitage Students the Third and Fifth Grade classes created a timeline

Friday, Sept. 11, Third and Fifth Grade classes created a timeline of events from 2001 as high school Student Council members shared announcements over the intercom. The elem students talked about …

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Looking Back

October 1, 1925 WOMAN PRISONERS Hereafter woman prisoners at the penitentiary will be cared for at one of the state prison farms. The sixty-three inmates will soon be removed from their …

Land Transfers

in Hickory County from the office of Pamela Hutton, Recorder. Richard A. Baptista and Mary T. Baptista to Anthony W. Gordon and Sara T. Gordon. The S 1/8 of the E 1/2 of the E 1/2 SE 1/4 of …

Hermitage Lady Hornets at Dam Invite

XC Update: Our varsity girls were excellent at Saturday Sept. 26, Dam Invite with a second place finish in their division! The girls’ team had not had a Top two placement since 2017; great job! Fr …

Hickory County Retired Teachers and School Personnel meeting

Hickory County Retired Teachers and School Personnel will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:15 A.M. at McCarty Senior Center in Wheatland, Missouri.   All retired teachers and school …

Minutes for The Board of Trustees of The Hickory County Library District 

The Regular Meeting of the Hickory County Library Board was held on Monday,   September 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hickory County Library Community Room, at the Hickory County Library, 18376 …

Hermitage Highs School Students field trip to OakStar Bank

Accounting students took a short field trip to OakStar Bank in Hermitage last week with their instructor Stuart Swanberg. Students heard from Bank President Don Koenig and toured the facilities.

Hermitage Elementary School Celebrates Grandparents Day

The annual elementary Grandparents Day celebration was held yesterday afternoon. Each class had a special presentation for the crowd. Family pictures and refreshments were enjoyed afterwards!

Hermitage Hornets wins ALL-Tournament

Junior Lexi Sawyer received All-Tournament Team honors for the Weaubleau Tourney--Congrats, Lexi! Sawyer earned the win on the mound aiding her team in the Consolation victory. She had 11 strikeouts …

Fall planting: Give trees and shrubs a root awakening

Source: David Trinklein, 573-882-9631 We often see “Fall is for planting” advertisements at nurseries, garden centers and other retail outlets during late summer and early fall. …

Weaubleau R-III September Board Meeting

The Weaubleau R-III School Board of Education met in regular session on September 16, 2026. High school principal Ryan Toombs reported that September enrollment in the high school/middle school was …

Obituaries
Patricia “Patty” A. Powell
Patricia “Patty” A. Powell (Lynch, Wingate, Remington) passed peacefully on September 14, 2026 at Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, MO, to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   She …
Mary Antoninette (Toni) Pitt Born January 3, 1953 ~ Died September 3, 2026
Toni was born in Newark, NJ to Russell and Mary Humphreys. Toni married the love of her life, Daniel F. Pitt, on February 10, 1971. They welcomed three children: Diana Pitt of Wheatland, MO, …
Beverly Ann LaPorte February 9, 1946 - August 15, 2026
Bev was born in Kittanning, PA, to Stephen and Gladys Glendora Chvala. Her father descended from Slovakian immigrants and her mother from the early Pennsylvanian settlers. Bev and her identical twin …
Barbara Rae Garver March 8, 1941-August 24, 2026
Heaven called home another sweet angel from our family. Barb was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend to many. Barb was always cheerful, had genuine …
Steven Louis Pinheiro
Steven Louis Pinheiro, age 79, of Wheatland, MO passed away September 12, 2026 at his home. He was born July 3, 1947 at Hayward, CA, the son of George and Patricia (Costa) Pine. He was a Corporal in …
Sports
Hermitage Cross Country at SWCCCA Race
Hermitage High School and Middle School runners took to the course on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, for the annual SWCCCA race. Varsity girls team finished Third, boys Seventh. Middle School runners had …
CMH Foundation Soirée set for Sept. 26
The Citizens Memorial Health Care Foundation will host its third annual Soirée, presented by SGC Foodservice, Saturday, Sept. 26, at the John and Maria Kallenbach Estate east of Bolivar. The …
High Class- Hermitage senior Calie Heiser, pictured in the middle, earned sixth place in the Class I girls high jump at 1.5 meters of 4.11 feet during the Missouri State Track Championships. (Photo courtesy of Hermitage R-IV)
Two Hornets Earn First Place At State
The Hermitage R-IV track and field athletes competed last week at the Missouri State Track and Field Championships in, with two Hornets earning a first place state trophy.   State track was …

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Healey asks Trump administration to speed up review of planned gas expansion in latest sign of shifting energy politics
As Healey hunts for ways to bring down soaring costs and campaigns for reelection in a race defined by the affordability crisis gripping the state, the governor sees an opportunity to appeal to the Trump administration to bring more gas into the state.
After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety
CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.
A rescued Florida panther, one of fewer than 300 of the endangered big cats alive today, is released into the wild.
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The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.
Money milestones parents should plan for their kids
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The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients
Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.
Rediscover the lost secrets of history, one mystery at a time
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Could GTA VI bring back casinos?
Bodog reports that while GTA VI hints at potential gambling elements, no confirmation for a full casino has been made ahead of its November 2026 release.
Assisted living vs. home care: What’s the difference?
A Place for Mom reports that assisted living and home care differ mainly in setting, with assisted living offering social activities and caregiving for multiple residents. 
America's most dangerous roads: Which states are failing drivers
Law Offices of Pius Joseph reports that U.S. traffic deaths continue to vary by state, with Mississippi having the highest fatality rate. 
Most breast cancers aren't genetic. Here's what doctors want women to know
Campus Insights Media on behalf of Case Western Reserve University reports that most breast cancers aren't genetic; early detection via mammography significantly improves survival rates to over 95%.