May 19, 2026
Lexington News
Marsha Corbin receives LCBA Citizen of the Quarter Award
Marsha Corbin received the Citizen of the Quarter (Above and Beyond) Award during last Thursday night’s meeting of the Lexington Community Betterment Association.
Harry Truman goes to war – part 2
Truman didn’t have to go. The United States entered World War I in 1917 when Harry was 33. He had already done a 6 year distinguished stint in the National Reserve, but our country needed him. Patriotism and military service had always run deep with Truman.
20 years after sudden cardiac arrest, Schmidt still going strong
News Editor Whether it’s weddings or great personal accomplishments, there are many anniversaries in life that are worth taking the time to celebrate.
Church donates
Trinity United Church of Christ recently presented the Lexington R-5 school district with a $1,000 check for the school lunch program from their April 11 benefit breakfast. From left are Assistant Superintendent Toni Smith and Trinity UCC members Susie and Leland Struchtemeyer.
Sorority announces Achievement Awards
Laureate Gamma Delta Sorority honored two graduating seniors with an Achievement Award. The recipents of this award are pictured as follows: • Emerson Layne Kenney of Hickman Hill District #3 Northeast High School, Columbia, Missosuri, daughter of Ryan and Kimberly Kenney of Columbia, Missouri.
County Democrats to meet May 17
The Lafayette County Democratic Central Committee and Club will meet on Sunday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Las Carreta Mexican Restaurant, 2009 Main St., Higginsville.
Auxiliary scholarship
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
WCE RoundUp Foundation awards grants
The second quarter 2026 RoundUp grants were recently presented to area groups and organizations. The following organizations and projects received funds: Teacher’s Warehouse of Johnson County received $3,500 for supplies for student and teacher needs throughout the school year.
History of Hoflander Ford, Inc.
Harold and Kathryn Hoflander, while residing in Boonville, MO, purchased the majority shares of the Ford Lincoln Mercury dealership located at 1807 Main, Higginsville, MO, on July 15, 1982, from Charles and Mary Frasier. Harold and Kathryn purchased the remaining shares from minority stockholder, Herman Simmons, on Aug. 8, 1988.