June 6, 2026
Lexington News
Candidates sought for Silver Haired Legislature
Care Connection for Aging Services is seeking several older community members to represent and advocate for their peers about legislative issues affecting senior Missourians. Residents 60 and older are being sought to file as candidates for the Silver Haired Legislature’s elected body. Care Connection oversees a delegation of 12 seats in the Silver-Haired Legislature House of Representatives and three seats in the Senate.
Been thinking…again
I recently wrote an article about my inner child. I had fun writing it, exploring psychological reasons, and even got philosophical about it. It got me thinking, or rather, reminiscing about events from my childhood.
End of an era
News Editor When Gordon and Kathy Pierce decided to retire as long-time owners of Community Lumber & Ace Hardware in Lexington, there were definitely some mixed emotions involved.
March
Sundays (10-11am or by appointment): Baby Grace Lex United Methodist Church - 1211 S Bus Hwy 13 Tuesdays (6p-7p): Yoga at the Library Trails Regional Library - Lexington Wednesdays (10-10:30am): Preschool Story Time at Trails Regional Library - Lexington Fridays (9-11am): Lexington Food Pantry Presbyterian Disciples Church - 914 Franklin Ave.
Post clock to stand as sentinel at Main St. Park
News Editor The Lexington Rotary Club has always looked to do special things for the community to mark its milestone years, and the club is planning something no less special this year to celebrate its 100th anniversary.
R-5 School District News & Views
Academic Week to Celebrate Excellence at LHS
Change of venue in armed robbery case
A criminal case involving the armed robbery of a Lexington pharmacy will be tried in Saline County following a courtapproved change of venue.
LCHD announcement
The Lafayette County Health Department will be closed Tuesday, March 3rd from 8 a.m.-noon for staff development. The Health Department will be open from noon-5 p.m. that day.
Remember When: A happy Valentine’s Day at The LEX
On Saturday evening, Feb. 14, we walked into The LEX’s elegant foyer and up the steps into the large room set with pink satin tablecloths on round tables.
Lexington R-5 School District Free and Reduced Price Policy
Lexington R-V School District announced its revised free and reduced price policy for school children unable to pay the full price of meals served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.