June 5, 2026
Lexington News News
Proposed 2027 city budget ‘cautious but responsible’
News Editor The Lexington City Council last Tuesday conducted the legally required fiscal year 2027 public hearing where the City Administrator answered City Council member questions regarding the proposed city fiscal year 2027 budget.
Commissioners meet with Special Road Districts
Monica Ritter, Lafayette County Northern Commissioner, made the following statement on her Facebook page last Wednesday regarding recent meetings with Special Road Districts to discuss the local use tax ballot issue.
Retired educators to meet March 12
Lafayette County Retired School Personnel (LCRSP) will meet Thursday, March 12 at 2:30 P.M. at the FCS Financial office, 4100 MO-13 Highway, Higginsville.
Hall of Fame induction
The Lexington Hall of Fame for Career Achievement held its annual induction ceremony on Saturday at Lexington High School. Pictured above are the inductees. From left are Brandon Scott, Brett Brooks, Michael Lichte, Mick Luerhman (son of Richard Luehrman), Kathryn Mussatto Bishburg, Judy Gover Lindquist (presenting and accepting for Ernestine Seiter), Monica Soendker, and Carol and Everett Hannon, presenting and accepting for Floyd Boldridge.
Something’s Coming — Joyful and Positive!
Can you remember the feelings you get when the Christmas lights come on downtown for the season? Do you remember what it feels like to drive through town and be awash in the warmth of the seasonal color, the vibrancy, the nostalgia, the pure joy?
Judge denies county’s motion to intervene in classification suit
A judge hearing the Saline County Assessor’s lawsuit against the Saline County Commission ruled last week against Lafayette County’s request to intervene, a published report stated.
Lexington to go green for parade
Lexington’s 30th Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will step off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14 in downtown Lexington.
New filings for county positions
Since the last update, the following people have filed for county elected positions in the August Primary as of March
Academic Week
Lexington High School held its annual Academic Week last week r ecognizing students who have had at least three semesters of high school and maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.66 or higher. Above, students were treated to a visit to Lambert’s, home of the “throwed rolls.” More photos from the week are on page 2.
Foundation lists calendar of events
Mayview Mo Foundation’s calendar of events for this year has been announced.