The Schuyler County Nursing Home District celebrated 50 years of compassionate service to the residents of Schuyler County on Sunday evening, July 12, 2026, with a large crowd in attendance. For five decades, the facility has provided exceptional care and support to the elderly and to individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, and cognitive impairments. During the celebration, special recognition was given to Administrator Rebecca Humphrey; the Board of Directors— Chairman Ryan Bushnell, Co-Chairman Michael Oberman, Terry Morgan, Jeanie McClain, Kimberly Beeler, and Chloe Scott; as well as the many dedicated employees, volunteers, residents, and all who have contributed to the…

By Leore Tai, Missouri News Network In the spring of 2021, Cecilia Williams lost her son, daughter-in-law and grandson to a drunken driver. Williams, who lives in Bonne Terre, is now raising the two orphaned grandchildren who survived, Bentley and Mason. A year later, Melanie Wankum was hit head-on by a drunken driver, killing her instantly and injuring a passenger on their way back from a wedding. In both tragedies, families of the victims became advocates on their behalf, championing tougher laws in Missouri against drunken driving. Soon after the crash that killed her son and his family, Williams found…

JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. During this period, state and local sales tax will not be charged on the following items: Clothing that does not have a taxable value exceeding $100 per item. Eligible clothing items include any article of apparel intended to be worn on or about the body, including footwear.…

Schuyler County has one highway project approved for construction and six additional projects in the scoping and design stage under Missouri’s newly approved 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the five-year STIP on July 1. The plan lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Statewide, the STIP makes available $13 billion in federal and state revenue for all modes of transportation, including $9.3 billion in contractor awards for road and bridge construction. The STIP is MoDOT’s five-year road map for transportation improvements. It…

The Schuyler County Rotary Club recently held its annual installation ceremonies to celebrate the changing of the guard from outgoing to incoming club presidents and officers. Summer Nelson was installed as President, Candy Tallman’s Vice President, Cole Tippett as Treasurer, Linda Blessing, Secretary and Doug Norman as Sargent of Arms. The event included a formal dinner and entertainment by local “talent”, The event allows the new officers to set the tone for the upcoming year with a eye on the enduring motto of “Service above Self” and Summer discussed Rotary’s upcoming 50th Anniversary. Entertainment was provided by “Neil and the…