Lexington News
Hoflander announces sale, new chapter for longtime Higginsville business
After more than four decades of serving the Higginsville community, Harold Hoflander has announced the sale of his Ford Dealership, marking a new chapter for both his home and work families.
DARing to cook
These ladies were young, “Junior” members of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter of the DAR when 'Missouri Juniors DARing to Cook Book!” was published about 50 years ago. In honor of America’s 250th, each week leading up to July 4 we will publish one of their recipes and one of the quotes sprinkled among the pages of the book. Enjoy!
Council discusses future of non-emergency transfers
News Editor City of Lexington officials are seeking a legal opinion on whether Lafayette Regional Health Center owes the city compensation for nonemergency transfers of patients from LRHC to other medical facilities in the region.

The Evolution of Harry S. Truman – part 1
——— It intrigues me when you look at accomplished peoples lives how impactful their early years were on who they became.
LC Cancer Coalition to meet May 7
The next General Membership meeting of the Lafayette County Cancer Coalition will be Thursday, May 7 beginning at 7 pm at Salem United Church of Christ, Higginsville.
DARing to cook
These ladies were young, “Junior” members of the Lafayette-Lexington Chapter of the DAR when “Missouri Juniors DARing to Cook Book!” was published about 50 years ago. In honor of America’s 250th, each week leading up to July 4 we will publish one of their recipes and one of the quotes sprinkled among the pages of the book. Enjoy! ——— BAKED CHICKEN
Auxiliary scholarship offered
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.

R-5 School District News & Views
By Sara Green, Leslie Bell Elementary School Principal
AARP Chapter to meet May 12
Wellington AARP Chapter #997 will meet on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Christian Center, 710 W. Highway 224 in Wellington.
