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Gas Prices Climb in Macon County, War Overseas Is Part of the Reason
If you filled up this week, your wallet already knows: gas prices are up — sharply. Regular unleaded in Macon…
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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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Bender wins Atlanta mayor’s race unopposed; school board elects three
Lisa Bender was elected mayor of Atlanta unopposed Tuesday, receiving 57 of 64 votes cast, with seven write-in ballots recorded,…
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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: Mayor, Alderman, School Board, and Question #1 on Atlanta Ballot
Atlanta voters have a short but important ballot on April 7. City Offices Lisa Bender is running unopposed for mayor.…