October 16, 2026
Lexington News
Minutemen can’t get rolling on offense against Knob Noster
Lexington pitcher Trey Perez, pretty well held Knob Noster, one of the conference co-leaders in check for six innings, but the Minutemen could not really get anything going on offense, and they fell 6 to 0 to the Panthers last Wednesday, in a game at Lexington Community Park.
Girls win MRVC East Conference track championship
The Lexington Minutemen Girls Track Team put it all together, and won MRVC East Conference Championship at the Conference Track Meet, that was held last Friday in Carrollton. For the Girls, Ellie Lichte won two individual events, while Addison Smith won an event, with the Relay team of Tessa Lovell, Hunter Adkins. Smith and Lichte also taking a first place.
Auxiliary scholarship offered
The Lafayette Regional Health Center Auxiliary is offering $1,000 scholarships to eligible students.
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
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.
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.
Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It
As America approaches its 250th birthday, it is worth remembering that our democracy was not a gift, it was built through courage, sacrifice, and a shared belief in liberty.
Arredondo joins Recruit Class
The Missouri State Highway Patrol announces that 39 recruits signed their final offers at General Headquarters, Jefferson City on March 28 to join the 126th Recruit Class. The class began their training at the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on April 20, and will conclude with a graduation in October.