It is almost election time.   The 2026 Municipal Election will be Tuesday, April 7, allowing local citizens to run for offices on city councils, school boards and other tax paying entities. …

Members of the Pittsburg Community Corporation have invited the public to a meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pittsburg Community Center. Board members said they would like to discuss …

A notice was posted that staring Monday, January 12, at 9 a.m. The Village of Preston may have a city wide water shut off. Residence should prepare to have no water on Monday and a boil advisory …

The Hickory County Commission gathered in their temporary quarters on Thursday, Dec. 11, where the major discussion concerned replacement of the Dorman Bridge. The meeting began at 10 a.m. on Polk …

The Wheatland Settlers Village Committee and City of Wheatland had planned to hold is annual Christmas celebration this past week on Saturday, Dec. 13, but the event had to be canceled. Volunteers …

Weaubleau Tigers Seeking Victory The Weaubleau Tigers high school boys basketball season has gotten off to a rough start with three losses. Everyone just began playing in early December, starting …

Wheatland Mules 3-3 So Far The Wheatland Mules high school boys basketball season is even with three wins and three losses. The boys began playing around Thanksgiving will a 59-48 loss to Climax …

Hermitage Hornets 3-1 So Far The Hermitage Hornets high school boys basketball team began its new season with 3-1 record after just having stared playing basketball again in late November. They …

Skyline Tigers 3-2 So Far The Skyline Tigers high school boys basketball team began its new season with 3-2 record after just having stared playing basketball again in early December. They …

Weaubleau, Wheatland and Hermitage all participated in the Hermitage Girls Basketball Tournament last week. The Lady Tigers picked up third place. The Lady Mules came home with second and the Lady …

The Hermitage City Council met on Monday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. at Hermitage City Hall with Mayor Richard Reeves presiding. Others in attendance were Alderpersons Tim Brenner, Mike Freeman, Richard Avery …

The Hickory County Cattlemen’s Association met at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at the McCarty Senior Center in Wheatland. The meal of a twi-trip dinner was sponsored by Hobbytime Motorsports and …

By Lucas Oil Media Staff Lucas Oil Speedway has finalized its schedule for the 2026 season with a series of special events and new races and concepts to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the …

The Hickory County Library Board of Directors held their regular meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec, 8, in the Hickory County Library in Hermitage. Those present included President Shelly Aubuchon,  …

The long awaited new county office building in Hermitage was finally opened to the public this past week, with an open house/ grand opening held on Friday, Dec. 5. The site of the former Dollar …

Young Elliott Todd, a Wheatland pre-schooler, met with Santa and Mrs. Claus as the Galmey VFW 9638 and the Post Auxiliary hosted its annual Pizza With Santa party on Sunday, Dec. 7. This free public event ran from noon to 2 p.m with local children having the opportunity to come and meet with Santa, eat lots of pizza, and play a number of games. Kids offered their Christmas wish list and then families took part in ring tosses and a cake walk, and were also able to make their own ornaments. This was the fourth year that the Post Auxiliary offered its kids Christmas celebration. More photos are located elsewhere in this issue.