April 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Accident on I-70 at Marshall Junction
On Sunday, March 15, a Lexington juvenile was injured in a one-vehicle accident in Saline County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the accident occurred at 10:54…
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.
Application period open for FCS Financial ‘Tractor Dash’
FCS Financial is gearing up to deliver appreciation directly to the cab as part of its 2026 Tractor Dash. Starting March 15, FCS Financial member-owners can register for the chance to have a hot meal delivered straight to their fields during the height of the busy season.
DELAYED: Striping to begin on U.S. Route 65 in Carroll and Livingston counties March 18
Capital Paving and Construction, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began a resurfacing project on U.S. Route 65 in Carroll and Livingston counties in April 2025. To complete…
Waverly Swim Club Piccadilly
On Saturday, March 7, the Waverly Swim Club held their 8th annual piccadilly fundraiser. This year the event was held at the Waverly Community Building with approximately 200 guests in attendance. The event included a meal catered by Holly Jenkins, 50/50 raffle, two liquor wagon raffles, and concluded with the piccadilly auction. This yearly event is the sole fundraiser that helps with overall expenses of the Waverly pool. Here, Willie Harlow announces winner numbers during the piccadilly with help from lifeguard Samantha Mueller. For more from this event, see page 4. (Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
Alma 4-H Club Easter fun
On Thursday night, March 5, members of the Alma 4-H Club met at the Alma Communication building to create an Easter craft. Younger kids made Easter buntings and older members made mini wreaths. In front, working on a bunting: Charlie Schreiman. Seated on the couch, from left: Conner Stephens, Riley Schreiman, Colstyn Bergman receiving assistance from 4-H Leader Tiffany Bergman, Logan Lovercamp, Owen Ford. See more from this event on page 5. (Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
Dr. Andy Horine participates in White House roundtable on rural health
Dr. Andy Horine, a lifelong Carrollton resident and a physician at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, was invited to Washington, D.C., in mid-January to participate in a White House roundtable discussion focused on rural health care challenges and policy solutions.
Striping of Hwy 65 to begin on March 16
Capital Paving and Construction, LLC working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began a resurfacing project on U.S. Route 65 in Carroll and Livingston counties in April 2025. To complete the project, the contractor will be striping Route 65 from U.S. Route 36 in Chillicothe to north of County Road 368, north of Waverly, beginning Monday, March 16.
Landowner Fairness Act: Standing firm for private property rights
At a time when largescale infrastructure projects and renewable energy development continue to reshape Missouri’s rural landscape, state policy must reflect fairness, transparency, and respect for landowners.
Harm reduction vending machine now available at Waverly clinic
HCC Network now has a harm reduction vending machine outside the Waverly clinic.