October 17, 2026
Higginsville Advance
Husker Happenings Summer Camps
Husker Happenings Summer Camps
Veteran Organizations Offer Unique Souvenir
In recognition of the semiquincentenniel of the United States of America, Higginsville’s veteran organizations, the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 6270 and the American Legion Post 223 are proud to offer a unique souvenir of this momentous occasion.
Honoring Fathers: e History Behind Father’s Day
Every year on the third Sunday in June, families across the United States take time to honor the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who have helped shape their lives. While Father's Day is often celebrated with backyard barbecues, fishing trips, or a simple phone call, the holiday has a rich history dating back more than a century.
Hut Hut Football Camp
The Huskers hosted their annual Football Hut Hut Camp over the weekend. Some of the teams attending included Jefferson High (Festus), South Shelby, Odessa, Centralia, Penny of Hamilton, Carrollton, Houston, and more. Below are scenes of all the activity at Sam Duncan Field and at the Grandview Field as well.
One Stop at A Time
Some trips are planned, while others just come together one stop at a time. The trip to Bennett Springs was a little of both.
LCRSP Members Attend MRTA Region 5 Meeting
On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Lafayette County Retired School Personnel officers John Morgan (President), Carol Struchtemeyer (VP), Gail Lilleman (Treasurer), and Amy Chambers Thieman (Secretary), along with Region 5’s Distinguished Retiree Award Winner, Evelyn Trigg, attended MRTA’s Region 5 Annual Meeting. It was hosted by Cooper County Area Retired Teachers and School Personnel at the Evangelical United Church of Christ in Boonville, MO. Breakfast treats and lunch were served. Door prizes and gift bags were presented. $500 was raised in a raffle enough to fund one MRTA-F classroom grant. The meeting began at 10:00 A.M. and was adjourned about 2:00 P.M.
Boy Scout Troop 415 tours fire department
Boy Scout Troop #415 toured the new HFPD station recently. Led by Assistant Chief Delbert Goetz the troop was able to see the office areas, meeting rooms, the many trucks and the firemen’s lockers where they keep all of their equipment.
Juneteenth agenda announced
The Lafayette County Juneteenth Foundation Board proudly announces its agenda for the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration. The 2026 celebration will be held Friday, June 26, 2026 thru Sunday, June 28, 2026. Activities will be held in Higginsville and Lexington. The theme is “Freedom: Yesterday’s Legacy, Today’s Promise, and Tomorrow’s Hope!” Alcohol is not permitted. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Lafayette County marriage licenses issued for May 2026
VICTORIA MARIE SMIROLDO and ERIC GREGORY SHARP Issue Date: 05/01/2026 ARIANNA MACKENZIE CLEMONS and JORDAN LEE BARKER Issue Date: 05/05/2026 GERALD LEN COLLINS and KERRI SUE NICHOLS Issue Date: 05/05/2026 SEPTEMBER LASHAYE WATTS and GANNON MICHAEL CATES Issue Date: 05/07/2026 ROBERT KENDRICK MEYER and DEANNA LYNN HALL Issue Date: 05/11/2026 NYLAH PATRAH NEARY and AARON MICHAEL ROBERTSON Issue Date: 05/14/2026 GRACE CAROLINE WELLS and DALTON LEAUN LYNN Issue Date: 05/15/2026 KATHERYN ELISABETH TAUBE and CARL LEWIS WILSON Issue Date: 05/18/2026 ASHLEY NICOLE BICHSEL and BLAKE MICHAEL CHINN Issue Date: 05/18/2026 EDWARD WILLIAM HECKE and TIFFANY LEANN O’DONNELL Issue Date: 05/22/2026 SPENCER GORDON HERSCHAL CHASE and MAKAYLA ANNA MARIE DYER Issue Date: 05/22/2026 KAYLIN RENEE HENSLEY and CLAYTON DEAN KEERAN Issue Date: 05/29/2026 PATRICIA MARIE TOLIVER and CHAD ALLEN WATERS Issue Date: 05/29/2026 ALEC FRANK REGISTER and KAYDYNCE RALYNN MARTIN Issue Date: 05/29/2026