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The planned Huck Finn Battery Energy Storage Service project, a 200-megawatt battery energy storage facility, will be located near the 200-megawatt Huck Finn solar farm on Route P in Vandalia.
Audrain County to get battery storage, solar facilities
A 200-megawatt battery energy storage facility and 175-megawatt solar generation facility were approved for construction in Audrain County by the Missouri Public Service Commission on Oct. 21. …
Beef Producers have two opportunities to earn or renew BQA Certification
The University of Missouri Extension will offer two upcoming opportunities for beef producers to earn or renew Beef Quality Assurance certification: Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at South Shelby …
Keep Growing After Harvest: Planting Cover Crops This Fall
As harvest progresses across Missouri, many producers are already beginning to plan for next year's crop. One management decision that can provide numerous benefits is the use of cover crops. …
Audrain County candidates to face off in November Election
Audrain County voters will be faced with a slightly different ballot than they saw in the Aug. 4 primary election when they head to the polls Tuesday.  In August, the ballot was based on …
Spartan Light Metal Products representatives pose for a photo with the 2026 Commerce & Industry Award. From left is: Jason Haynes, finance manager; Mark Brislen, operations manager; Ted Waltemate, vice president of operations and Terry Sutton, human resources manager.
Spartan repeats 2006 Chamber honor
In 2006, Spartan Light Metal Products was awarded the Commerce & Industry Award.  Twenty years later, the company has done it again.  Spartan LMP was honored with the 2026 …
Chad Shoemaker, who served as Mexico director of parks and recreation from December 2002 to March 2024, said Rabbit's Foot Lake is essentially in the same condition as when the city acquired the land in 2005 in his sworn declaration.
Green Estate challenges Mexico request to dismiss lawsuit
Green Estate LLC asked a federal judge Oct. 19 to reject the city of Mexico’s request to dismiss its lawsuit over Green Estate Park. The filings answers two motions filed by the city on Sept. …
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Obituaries
John Edward Morse
John Edward Morse, 70, of Thompson, died Ocr. 30, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at noon on Nov. 3 at Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia. Interment will be in the …
Nancy James
Funeral services for 80 year old Nancy James, of Middletown, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 2  at the Myers Funeral Home in Middletown. Visitation will be Nov. 1 from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral …
Eugene Womack
Eugene Womack
Eugene Womack, 85 of Centralia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 26, 2026. Family and friends are invited to Gene's Life Celebration 10:00 AM Friday, …
Steven Glenn Hofstetter
Steven Glenn Hofstetter
Steven Glenn Hofstetter, 83, known to his large family as “Papa,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Linda …
Jerry Lee Meek
Jerry Lee Meek, 85, of Mexico, died Oct. 24, 2026, at her home. A celebration of life will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mexico United Methodist Church. The Meek family is being served by Arnold …
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