March 2026



Lexington Fire & Rescue adds extrication tools
Lexington Fire & Rescue is happy to announce that we have added a set of battery-powered extrication tools to our rescue equipment.

Corder Board Of Aldermen
Following are the minutes from the City of Corder Board of Aldermen regular Meeting held on

Linda Gash Todsen
December 26, 1953-February 26, 2026 Linda Gash Todsen, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on February 26, 2026, at the age of 72, following heart failure. From Higginsville, Missouri, Linda carried her Heartland roots throughout her life.

Lawrence A. “Buck” Johnson
December 30, 1936-March 11, 2026 Lawrence A. “Buck” Johnson, 89, of Higginsville, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Meyer Care Center. He was born Wednesday, December 30, 1936, in Higginsville to August Johnson and Goldie (Whittmeyer) Johnson. As a child, Buck attended a small rural schoolhouse on Jennings Road in Higginsville. He left school early to join the United States Air Force and later earned his GED while enlisted. Buck proudly served his country from 1955 to 1959.

Rose Aileen (Hayes) Seitz
September 17, 1939-March 10, 2026 Rose Aileen (Hayes) Seitz, 86, of Lexington, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Lexington, surrounded by the love of her family.

Donald Maycock
January 22, 1937-March 11, 2026 Donald Maycock, 89, of Waverly, MO, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home.


Dr. Brad Briscoe Discusses Four Day School Week and Legislative Concerns
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) met on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 2:30 P.M., at the FCS Office in Higginsville, MO. A general meeting was held with Dr. Brad Briscoe, Superintendent of the Wellington-Napoleon School District, as the guest speaker. Reports on Missouri Retired Teachers and Education Employees Association’s (MRTA) first-ever combined Legislative Day and Leadership Summit were also given.
