June 6, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Shepherd’s Food Pantry February update
For the month of February, the Shepherd’s Food Pantry served 350 families from the Tri-County region of Lafayette, Carroll and Saline Counties. This was 1,169 precious people: 527 adults, 362 children, 279 seniors.
MoDOT advises public to report toll fee scam texts
If you’re getting texts posing as MoDOT or the Missouri Department of Revenue threatening legal action if you don’t pay for “delinquent toll violations,” it’s a scam! Do not click any links. Report these texts online at https://reportfraud. ftc.gov and then delete them.
Students recognized for dedication at banquet
Additional awards continue to mount up for the Chiefs, and Lady Chiefs, here are some student/athlete recognitions that were announced during the Winter Sports Banquet held on Thursday, March 12: 3.5 Cumulative GPA Award Boys: Joel Long, Ethan Finkeldei, Will Leabo, Sam Hyde, Harrison Meyer, Brayden Livingston.
Meyer is state champion free thrower
Over the past several weeks, area youth have been competing in a free throw competition which began in Higginsville.
Carrollton’s youth wrestling team
This past weekend, members of Carrollton’s youth wrestling team travelled to Springfield to participate in the state wrestling championship held March 13-15. London Houk, 8u 55, placed 5th; Braelynn Chavez, 10u 65, placed 6th; Lillian Brotherton, 14u 110, placed 6th; Bentli Rushmore, 14u 105, placed 6th; Mylah Renzelman, 8u 60, State Runner up; Ainsley Renzelman, 10u 55, State Runner Up; Abigail Montgomery, 12u 120, State Runner Up; Audrey Jones, 8u 75, placed 4th; Brayden Steadham, 12u 115, placed 5th; Kiptyn Wilson, 10u 90, placed 4th. Front row, from left: Kye Chavez, London Houk, Ainsley Renzelman, Mylah Renzelman, Audrey Jones. Second row: Marshall Bowlen, Braelynn Chavez, Kiptyn Wilson, Heynlea Bultmann, Tayona Floyd. Back: Abigail Montgomery, Conner Vaughn, Bentley Feagan, Xavier Renzelman, Brayden Steadham, Lillian Brotherton, Bentli Rushmore. Not pictured: Merrah England, Naveah Williams. (Submitted photo)
Accident on I-70 at Marshall Junction
On Sunday, March 15, a Lexington juvenile was injured in a one-vehicle accident in Saline County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the accident occurred at 10:54…
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.
Application period open for FCS Financial ‘Tractor Dash’
FCS Financial is gearing up to deliver appreciation directly to the cab as part of its 2026 Tractor Dash. Starting March 15, FCS Financial member-owners can register for the chance to have a hot meal delivered straight to their fields during the height of the busy season.
DELAYED: Striping to begin on U.S. Route 65 in Carroll and Livingston counties March 18
Capital Paving and Construction, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began a resurfacing project on U.S. Route 65 in Carroll and Livingston counties in April 2025. To complete…
Waverly Swim Club Piccadilly
On Saturday, March 7, the Waverly Swim Club held their 8th annual piccadilly fundraiser. This year the event was held at the Waverly Community Building with approximately 200 guests in attendance. The event included a meal catered by Holly Jenkins, 50/50 raffle, two liquor wagon raffles, and concluded with the piccadilly auction. This yearly event is the sole fundraiser that helps with overall expenses of the Waverly pool. Here, Willie Harlow announces winner numbers during the piccadilly with help from lifeguard Samantha Mueller. For more from this event, see page 4. (Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)