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Lindley Funeral Homes receives national award for service to families
2026 NFDA President, Daniel J. Ford congratulates Robin Macoubrie, Location Leader of Lindley Funeral Homes, for winning the Pursuit of Excellence Award, presented October 26, 2026, at the NFDA International Conference in Charlotte, NC.Submitted photo Lindley Funeral Homes has received national recognition for its professional standards and commitment to serving families in north-central Missouri.The funeral…
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‘Starlight: A Musical Toast’ to Celebrate Broadway
CHILLICOTHE — Broadway music spanning more than a century will take center stage Sept. 25 when the Chillicothe Theatre Co. presents “Starlight: A Musical Toast.” The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Chillicothe Elks Lodge, 401 Harvester Road. Tickets are $15. Directed by Dustin Rennells, the production will feature 18 local singers coming…
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Meadville’s Taryn Ficken earns eighth-place finish at state cross country meet
Taryn Ficken, center, took 8th place in the State Cross Country meet in Columbia on Nov. 7.Drake Ramsay photo. By Angie HutschreiderMeadville sophomore Taryn Ficken turned in a strong performance at the 2026 Missouri State High School Cross Country Championships, earning an eighth-place finish in the Class 1 girls race Saturday, Nov. 7, in Columbia.Ficken…