August 18, 2026
Santa Fe Times News
Santa Fe R-X to hold second Town Hall meeting regarding preservation of rural schools
The Santa Fe R-X school district will hold a second town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 1, with the topic of preserving rural schools and communities. Educational attorney Duane Martin…
Hazel Hill Community Club turns 75
Club HistorianHazel Hill was a busy, happy place for school children in our community until the year 1950, after the state’s decision to send our country children to school in town. Our school house stood lonely and empty.
Blackburn Council reviews financials, discusses road maintenance, State Auditor request
The March 9 regular meeting of the Blackburn Board of Aldermen was called to order at 7 p.m. at Blackburn City Hall.
Counties facing reclassification
Lafayette County Commissioners are beginning preliminary work and getting questions answered from the State Auditor’s office as they prepare to navigate the changes of being reclassified as a thirdclass county, Southern Commissioner Michael Brown remarked in a recent Facebook post.
The Santa Fe Times set to get a glow-up
A new, easier to read, version of The Santa Fe Times will be hitting the streets and landing in subscribers’ mailboxes soon.
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Auditor issues compilation of law enforcement federal forfeiture reports
On March 17, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick released his office’s compilation of 2025 federal forfeiture reports. Law enforcement agencies that participate in the federal asset forfeiture system must file information regarding federal seizures and proceeds with the State Auditor’s Office.
TWA: Excuse me mister, that’s our Airplane!
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Area roadwork planned
The Wakenda Chute Bridge on Carroll County Route 41 north of Marshall is scheduled to close beginning Monday, March 30. Bridge crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing necessary bridge maintenance.