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Conagra to close Macon plant, all employees affected
By Angie HutschreiderA Macon County employer with more than a century of history in the community will close its doors early next year, leaving hundreds of employees from across northern Missouri, facing the loss of their jobs.Conagra Brands announced Monday, Nov. 9, that it intends to permanently close its manufacturing facility at 204 Vine St.…
Entertainment
‘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…