April 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
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)
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.
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.
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.
Harm reduction vending machine now available at Waverly clinic
HCC Network now has a harm reduction vending machine outside the Waverly clinic.
Register beginning March 16 for Callery Pear buyback
Have invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees? Cut them down and get a free native tree! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and the Missouri Prairie Foundation to host the 2026 Callery Pear Buyback Program in locations around the state.
Auditor releases monthly reports on municipalities, special district financial information
On March 6, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.
