June 5, 2026
Santa Fe Times
SF boys battle Cougars, Tigers in conference action
The Santa Fe boys played in Cougar country on the 6th of February at Crest Ridge on Court Warming night. The Cougars are 18 and 6 and fresh off of a big win over Higginsville the game prior. The ball was tipped and in 23 seconds Ethan Finkeldei let one fly from the corner, splashing it home for a 3-0 Chiefs lead. The Cougars answered back soon and with the full court press they ran the score to a 12-3 advantage. Finkeldei hit down low for 12-5, CRHS added a free throw, and then freshman Brayden Livingston hit a corner three making it 13-8 at 3:30. Another three was delivered by Finkeldei at 1:22 however the Cougars stretched their lead to 26-11 after one. Finkeldei would pace the Chiefs with 11 in the contest, getting 8 in the 1st quarter.
News Briefs
Waverly Masonic Lodge #61 A.F. & A.M. will hold their annual Soup & Chili Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Waverly Christian Church Fellowship Hall for a free-will offering.
Lady Chiefs split conference games
Mia Lark got Santa Fe off on the right foot at Crest Ridge last Friday night. The senior knocked down a three, and then Brooke Dierking got a score for a 5-0 Santa Fe advantage. The Lady Cougars roared back though, using their defensive pressure and scoring the next 11 points as the first quarter ended 11-5.
Keastin Kitchen signs to play collegiate volleyball at Sterling College
Keastin Kitchen signed to play collegiate volleyball at Sterling College
Blackburn Council discusses mowing, maintenance, budget, ballot measure
The Feb. 9 regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Blackburn was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Bobby Steffens.
Tieman-Blackburn Auxiliary prepares for February meeting
Tieman- Blackburn American Legion Auxiliary met Jan. 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Blackburn.
Off we go!
As many of you know, on Feb. 1, 2026, The Santa Fe Times, Higginsville Advance and Lexington News changed hands to new owners. We three are now under the umbrella of the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce.
One more thing
Last week, Main Street Media sold the remaining newspapers of our Missouri division.
Supper Out
Community Ministries of Waverly hosts Supper Out the last Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at various locations. Everyone is invited for eatin or carry-out of a home-cooked meal. Come as you are and enjoy the fellowship. Donations are accepted, but NOT required. Schedule is subject to change.
TL Spelling Bee
Trinity Lutheran School held their annual Spelling Bee for grades 1-8 on Friday, Jan. 30. During this contest, the top four winners from each classroom competed in the gym to determine the overall class winner. Here, first grader Tobias Roll takes his turn at the microphone while Trevor Lovercamp (left) and Rhen Tieman (right) wait their turn. For more from this event, see page 5. (Submitted photo)