June 6, 2026
Santa Fe Times
Alma 4-H Club Easter fun
On Thursday night, March 5, members of the Alma 4-H Club met at the Alma Communication building to create an Easter craft. Younger kids made Easter buntings and older members made mini wreaths. In front, working on a bunting: Charlie Schreiman. Seated on the couch, from left: Conner Stephens, Riley Schreiman, Colstyn Bergman receiving assistance from 4-H Leader Tiffany Bergman, Logan Lovercamp, Owen Ford. See more from this event on page 5. (Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
Dr. Andy Horine participates in White House roundtable on rural health
Dr. Andy Horine, a lifelong Carrollton resident and a physician at Carroll County Memorial Hospital, was invited to Washington, D.C., in mid-January to participate in a White House roundtable discussion focused on rural health care challenges and policy solutions.
Striping of Hwy 65 to begin on March 16
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 the project, the contractor will be striping Route 65 from U.S. Route 36 in Chillicothe to north of County Road 368, north of Waverly, beginning Monday, March 16.
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.
Harm reduction vending machine now available at Waverly clinic
HCC Network now has a harm reduction vending machine outside the Waverly clinic.
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.
Register beginning March 16 for Callery Pear buyback
Have invasive Callery (Bradford) pear trees? Cut them down and get a free native tree! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, and the Missouri Prairie Foundation to host the 2026 Callery Pear Buyback Program in locations around the state.
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.
Auditor releases monthly reports on municipalities, special district financial information
On March 6, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of municipalities and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws.
