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Montgomery City resident Maverick Van Horn poses with his tractor at the National Kids Pedal Pull Championships in Mitchell, S.D. The 6-year-old placed in the top 10.
Area resident competes in national pedal tractor pull
Montgomery County senior Rebecca Schulze poses with Jordan Hicks after being named homecoming queen on Oct. 4.
Rebecca Schulze crowned MCHS homecoming queen
An old van sits on the corner of Picnic Road and Highway 19 in New Florence to promote the upcoming Rustoberfest on Saturday.
County set for 12th annual Rustoberfest
Mackenzie Gaines poses at her second BelleEve Boutique store in Hermann. It has been open since September. There is also a BelleEve shop in Montgomery City.

BelleEve Boutique opens second location in Hermann

Two years ago, Mackenzie Gaines opened her first BelleEve Boutique location in Montgomery City. After seeing that store become successful, Gaines made plans over the summer of 2024 to open …

The importance of the Montgomery Standard in our communities

In an age where information is at our fingertips, the role of local newspapers like the Montgomery Standard remains crucial. As the voice of our communities, it not only informs but also unites and …

Route 161 in Montgomery City to temporarily close

Weather permitting, Missouri Route 161 in Montgomery City is scheduled to close temporarily for work on the railroad crossing on Oct. 9-11. The road will be closed between Allen Street and Walker …
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Jadrian Thurmon and Emma Rodgers pose with their medals they earned at the North Callaway Invitational on Oct. 5. Thurmon placed third in the boys race, while Rodgers came out on top in the girls race.
Thurmon, Rodgers lead Wildcats at North Callaway
Montgomery County sophomore Reese Hill helped her team win the La Plata Tournament on Oct. 5 by pitching two complete-game victories and hitting .600 in three games.
Softball ‘Cats win La Plata tournament title
Montgomery County junior quarterback Adrian Combs goes for a carry in the second quarter against Mark Twain on Oct. 4.
Wildcats cruise past Mark Twain for first victory
Montgomery County sophomore Aubrey Janes sets the ball in the first game against Wright City on Sept. 26 at Ballew & Snell Court. MCHS defeated Wright City in four games.
Wildcats knock off Wright City for second win
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
W-M senior harriers look to finish on a high note
Obituaries
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jason Matthew Devlin, age 48, on Saturday, October 5 at University Hospital in Columbia. He was surrounded in love by countless family and …
Raymond Latrell Bass, 94, of Warrenton, formerly of Jonesburg, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living in Warrenton, surrounded by family. Ray was born on …
Ruby Sonwalt Hale, 90, of Martinsburg, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the King’s Daughters Home in Mexico. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 12 at the Martinsburg …

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Jolene Rodgers of Varsity Ink talks with a customer at the Homestead Market on the corner of Highways K and 19 in Big Spring on the evening of September 27. It was the last Homestead Market of 2024.
After getting laid off from her corporate job and losing her mother, Sheri Tonioli-Gross wanted a new direction in life. So three years ago, the Montgomery County resident turned to flower …
Montgomery City resident Jeff Porter, right, poses with his wife Julie and actress/singer Dolly Parton during a Statewide Imagination Library Celebration event in Kansas City on Aug. 27.
Jeff Porter had a memorable trip to Kansas City on Aug. 27. The Montgomery City resident went to the Statewide Imagination Library Celebration event at the Folly Theater to see famous …
Montgomery Fire Protection District assistant chief Cody Fortmann talks to the audience during a planning meeting of Community Safety Day, which is scheduled from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.
A community safety day event is scheduled for Oct. 12 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds to instruct county citizens the importance of protecting themselves during an emergency. This free …

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Katlyn Kolling, Brendan Craven, Maddie West, Beckham Cothren, Cooper Sellenriek and Jacob Roesner of Montgomery County pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational.
Six Montgomery County runners made the trip up Highway 19 to compete in the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. All six of them came back down Highway 19 as medalists. Seniors …
Montgomery County sophomore Jillian Weekley smacked three hits and was the winning pitcher in the Wildcats’ 14-6 win over Clopton on Sept. 19. MCHS improved to 4-1 in Eastern Missouri Conference play.
After three weeks, Reese Hill continues to be a home run machine for the Montgomery County softball team. The Montgomery County sophomore tied a school record for most homers in a season after …
Aubrey Janes (1) and Khloe Kribbs (2) of Montgomery County attempt to block a hit from North Callaway’s Avis Endres during an Eastern Missouri Conference volleyball match on Sept. 19. The Wildcats won in three games for their first victory of the season.
After the Montgomery County volleyball team defeated North Callaway in three games on Sept. 19 in an Eastern Missouri Conference contest, Kool and the Gang’s Celebration was played at Ballew …

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Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
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Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
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Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
Wellsville-Middletown seniors Gage Marshall and Jonah Slovensky pose with their medals at the Wellsville-Middletown Invitational on Sept. 25. They’re the only seniors on the W-M cross country team.
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