June 6, 2026
March 2026
Negro League baseball: They changed the game!
Negro League Baseball was different. Bunt to first, steal second, sacrifice to third, then — you bet — steal home. It was exciting and fast paced that put the pressure on the defense.
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.
St. Patrick’s Day plant tips
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, many people are tempted to purchase the attractive “shamrock plant,” or may receive one as a gift. What is sold as a shamrock is actually a plant from the genus Oxalis, part of the wood sorrel family. Oxalis regnelli, often sold in March, resembles clover with its three triangular-shaped leaflets and delicate white blooms. A purpleleaf plant in the same family, Oxalis triangular, bearing pale pink to white flowers, is also widely available during this season.
The next generation
This session has nearly reached the halfway point and I continue to present and fight for the interests of the 21st district. However, one of my favorite things to do – and one of the most important – is talk with the members of my district. And no one is more important than the upcoming generation.
Landowner Fairness Act: Standing firm for private property rights
At a time when largescale infrastructure projects and renewable energy development continue to reshape Missouri’s rural landscape, state policy must reflect fairness, transparency, and respect for landowners.
Officer Olvera honored at Aldermen Meeting
At the March 2, 2026 Board of Aldermen meeting, recognition of Years of Service was given to Jeremi Olvera (5 years). Jeremi began his employment with the City of Higginsville Police Department on March 2, 2021, transferring here from the Carrollton Sheriff's Department. Jeremi was raised in Higginsville and graduated from Lafayette County C-1 school in 1992. He entered the United States Army, as a Combat Engineer in June 1993 and spent much of his career in Fort Bragg, NC. After his military career, Jeremi attended the Central Missouri Police Academy and graduated in the Fall of 2016. After graduation, he was employed by the Carroll County Sheriff's Department. After four years there, he decided to come back home to Higginsville.