by Wim Laven A recent look at the GOP’s platform on immigration was quite heartbreaking; they want to break up and damage good families. I thought about the people I know,...

July 18. 2018 Dear editor, I had the pleasure of visiting Macon County last weekend. I attended the Macon County fair, shopped at the Country...

Dining outside is one way to spend more time outdoors. In centuries past, humans spent much of their time in nature, hunting, foraging and living...

Curb appeal can set your home apart from others, and improving curb appeal doesn't have to be expensive. Curb appeal can help a home get noticed...

Saturday morning, August 4, 2018, Bucklin American Legion and Unit 57 Auxiliary conducted their ninth annual 5 Kilometer run and 3 Kilometer walk...

The Lay Reunion took place July 28, 2018 at the Lake of the Ozark’s State Park. There were about 60 family members in attendance. Surnames of...

Speaking about finances in advance of the wedding and working together to form a financial strategy can set a steady course for a couple's...

College is often met with excitement and interest by students pursuing their passions and what they hope will be fulfilling, lucrative careers. And the rising costs of...

When you walk into Trainparty.com you are greeted by Thomas, Toys, Hats, and Whistles. The model trains from the APRHFstore.com make a nice backdrop.  Over 600...

The Callao Argonne Memorial Post & Auxiliary Unit #360 and Chapter 57 of the American Legion Riders lead the annual Bevier Homecoming Parade on...

The class of 1978 met at Tall Pauls on August 4th to celebrate 40 years from graduating at Bucklin R-2.  Those attending were Justin Wares, Trella...

By Sheryl Hatch Our August Person of the Month is also well-known throughout the community. She grew up on a dairy farm north of Callao which...

Thursday evening, August 2, 2018, the Bucklin, Missouri Homecoming started.  The Bucklin American Legion and Auxiliary was present signing up...

As more people shift their roots from rural to urban settings, rural areas have been forced to be creative in how to grow their economic...

August is the eighth month of the year, has 31 days, and is named after Augustus Caesar. Field of bright red poppy flowers in summer day. August's birth flower is...