August 26, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Blackburn Community Cleanup details
The City of Blackburn will hold a Community Cleanup Aug. 10 - 24. The city will provide resources, including a dumpster, to help residents dispose of trash. Items not accepted during the cleanup include: Tires, batteries, concrete, toxic waste, paint, chemicals, oil, uncontained glass and large household appliances. If you need assistance with moving broken or immobile vehicles, please consider the American Legion Vehicle Donation Program (844-453-4466), Vehicles for Vets (888-585-5353) or Kars4Kids (844-517-0500). Once trash bins have been removed at the conclusion of the cleanup, fine letters will be issued for properties not in compliance with city ordinances.
Santa Fe Alumni Foundation holds fish fry fundraiser
he Santa Fe Alumni Foundation
Hazel Hill Club plans trip to Arrow Rock
The Hazel Hill Community Club met at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at Thomas Hall in Waverly. Anna Mae Closterman and Mary Salyer were the hostesses. Others attend the meeting were Audrey Campbell, Lois Graf, Mary Ellen Kitchen, Pat Maycock, Shirley Maycock, Diane Schmidt and Lolly Schmidt.
Tieman-Blackburn American Legion Post 478 holds annual Family Night dinner
From left: This year the Tieman-Blackburn American Legion Auxiliary sponsored two girls from Santa Fe High School to attend Girls State. Those girls attended the Legion’s Family Night on July 26 to speak about their Girls State experience. The attendees were, from left: Maleigha Mullins, Sophia Dodson. Additionally, the Tieman-Blackburn Post 478 sponsored a third student to attend Girls State, Abby Rhea of Houstonia, who attends Sweet Springs High School. She was also present to speak about her experience. ( Santa Fe Times photos by Klarissa Olvera)
Brockman brings home more Senior Games medals
Alma native J.D. Brockman has continued bring home medals from Senior Games competitions throughout the state.
Upcoming events at area State Parks
Make the most of your summer with unforgettable experiences at Central Missouri’s state parks and historic sites. Here’s a look at what area events are coming up:
NFHS, MSHSAA announce high school volleyball rule changes
The National Federation of High Schools announced some rule changes for this season. MSHSAA has adopted a few of them and will possibly adopt more next year. One major change would be the ability for teams to use two Liberos at the same time, however it is understood that at press time MSHSAA has not adopted that rule as yet, though we might see iit in 2027. (The Libero is a back-row defensive specialist and can substitute freely for any player in the back row without counting against regular team substitutions. The Libero wears a different color uniform so they can be easily identifiable). Here are some other key rule changes listed on the MSHSAA website that look to be in play this fall: A team may designate up to two liberos, but only one libero can be in the game at a time. When a team designates two liberos and one is injured/ ill, a new libero may be re-designated. When a team designates two liberos and one is disqualified; the team must continue with one libero. Rationale: Allows more student-athletes to participate by creating an additional opportunity for coaches without having to utilize a substitution.
PSC requests public comment on utility assistance programs
The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is requesting public comment from Missourians who have personal experience with receiving assistance as part of investor-owned utility assistance programs. Investorowned utilities with assistance programs in Missouri include Ameren Missouri, Evergy Missouri Metro, Evergy Missouri West, Spire, Missouri American Water, Liberty Utilities and Summit Utilities. Citizens wishing to comment should do so no later than Aug. 31, 2026.