Recently, The Index contacted the local school superintendents for an update on how the districts have been progressing. Wheatland R-II Superintendent Randy Dougherty was not aware that The Index …
The following area students have been named to the State Fair Community College President’s, Dean’s and Trustees’ lists for the fall 2025 semester. To qualify for the President’s …
The following were recognized by Missouri State University for making the fall 2025 Dean’s List. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall …
The Hermitage R-IV School Board held its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, with the following in attendance: Board President Richard Turner, Treasurer Tony Long; board members Billy Pitts, Robb …
The Hermitage City Council held its regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, in Hermitage City Hall. Those present included Mayor Richard Reeves; Alderpersons Tim Brenner, Mike Freeman, Richard …
Last week, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered his annual State of the State Address before the Missouri General Assembly at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. During so, he …
The City of Cross Timbers City Council met on Monday, Jan. 12, at the Cross Timbers Community Building. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Brittany Pennington, with all …
Rodney Edington has been hired as the new Hermitage R-IV Assistant Superintendent. The Hermitage R-IV Board of Education made the announcement this week that Edington had been named Assistant …
The Missouri General Assembly’s 2026 legislative session has begun, commencing on Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. Among one of the first legislative priorities …
The Hickory County Commission announced this week that a public hearing will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, for the purposes of adopting the 2026 annual budget. This hearing will be in the …
The Hermitage School Board announced this week that it had to change the time of its next meeting to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, for a work session, with the regular board meeting now scheduled for 5 …
In an update to last week’s story regarding local candidate filings for the April 7 Municipal election, the City of Cross Timbers has reported that Coli Creach is running for a two-year seat on the …
The Hickory County Library in Hermitage has announced two new community events in January. From now until Feb. 2, the Hickory County Library is hosting a Winter Reading Challenge for kids in …
The Hickory County Commission had a full house on Thursday, Jan. 8, during their latest meeting. The gathering began at 10 a.m. in the Commission’s temporary space in the old Cherry’s Appliance …
The Hickory County Cattlemen’s meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, at Loft 925 in Elkton. Soups were provided by the Hickory County Cattleman’s Board …
Skyline High School held its annual Courtwarming ceremony Friday, Jan. 9, between the junior varsity and varsity home Tiger basketball games against Stockton. Senior Sierra Allen was crowned this …
Community members in Pittsburg are sponsoring a benefit pancake breakfast in support of Assistant Pittsburg Fire Chief Michael Hannah and his family. This is being held in memory of Michael’s …
The Index staff recently spoke with the local school superintendents for an update on the school districts have been progressing and to provide the community readers with more information on how …
Residents are being urged to keep a closer eye on their belongings as a rash of break-ins have affected local storage units. According to recent Hickory County Sheriff’s Reports, …
