Santa Fe Times News
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.

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.
Hazel Hill Community Club meets
Hazel Hill Community Hill met on Feb.12 at 12 p.m. at Thomas Hall. Hostesses were Cathy Rogge and Diane Schmidt. Other members attending are: Anna Mae Closterman, Lois Graf, Mary Ellen Kitchen, Pat Maycock, Shirley Maycock, Mary Salyer, Lois Schmidt, and Lolly Schmidt.
Lt. Governor opens nominations for Missouri Senior Service Awards
On March 3, Lt. Governor David Wasinger announced nominations are now open for the 2026 Missouri Senior Service Awards, honoring Missouri seniors who helped build their communities and continue serving them through volunteerism, civic leadership, and selfless commitment to others.

Learn about shed hunting with MDC
As flowers bloom and grasses grow, deer are shedding their antlers. Discover shed hunting tips with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) in an upcoming workshop in Ash Grove, with in-person and virtual options.
Don’t forget to apply for Century Farm recognition
If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1926, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.

TL holds 19th annual spring dinner & auction
The 19th annual Trinity Lutheran School Spring Dinner & Auction was held this past weekend, Feb. 27-March 1.
Candidates file for upcoming primary election
A number of candidates for elected county positions filed for the August Primary last week.

Kalthoff recognized at MRR awards banquet
On Feb. 21, local River advocate and aficionado Robin Kalthoff was recognized during the Missouri River Relief (MRR) annual Awards Banquet in Columbia.

Food for America
Santa Fe FFA Officers taught at Santa Fe Elementary on Feb. 26 as part of the Food for American program as part of National FFA Week.
