Olive Sage Emporium is the newest business to open a storefront on Marceline's Main Street USA. Olive Sage Emporium, owned by Kristin Cagle Seyler, is located at 117 North Main Street USA, in downtown Marceline.
Upcoming State Election Coverage from CherryRoad Media We are introducing live online election results for the August 2 races in Missouri. Visit The Linn County Leader's website www.linncountyleader.com/ on August 2 for complete coverage.
Macon County Republican Club held their annual ice cream social, July 21, at the Macon County Fairgrounds. A large crowd enjoyed ice cream and cake and bid enthusiastically on fundraiser auction items. Macon County elected officials were introduced by club president Jon Jearns. Guest speaker Missouri State Senator Cindy O'Laughlin briefed. Pictured is Missouri State Senator Cindy O'Laughlin and Macon County Republican Club President Jon Kearns.
125 years ago, June 1897, 20 Black Buffalo Soldiers left Missoula, Montana riding bicycles arriving at St. Louis, Missouri 41 days (1,900 miles) later. The bicycle was a new invention and the United States Army wanted to test if the bicycle could be a practical weapon of war. The Buffalo Soldiers nicknamed the Iron Riders proved the bicycle could move further and quicker than cavalry or infantry. On Tuesday, July 19, members of the Kansas City Alexander Madison Buffalo Soldiers Organization gave a program at the Laclede, Missouri City Park commemorating the 1897 historic bicycle trek. The event was held at Gen. John J. Pershing
Tim Remole, Republican candidate for Macon County Presiding Commissioner hosted a fish-fry Monday, July 18, at the Macon County Fairgrounds. Remole stated that his eight years as District Six State Representative instilled the value of teamwork to pass legislation. Remole said. the installation of fiber optics by small local companies will enhance telecommunications employment in rural Macon County communities. Pictured is Sixth District Six State Representative Ed Lewis introducing Macon County Presiding Commissioner candidate Tim Remole.
Ongoing • Linn County Historical Society Tillman House Museum open to the public. Saturdays.
The cupboards at the Linn County Food Pantry are bare. Recently, the Brookfield Rotary Club donated $500 and the organization is challenging other local individuals and service clubs to do the same in an effort to help keep the shelves filled. Pictured is Rotary Club President Tracy Carlson and Food Pantry Director Deb Scott.
There is a $3 suggested contribution for meals for those 60 years and over and $6.75 cost for meals for those 59 years and under. Meals are delivered Monday thru Friday, from 10:30 – 12:00, except on holidays.
A reception will be held in Crist's honor at his office beginning at 8:30 a.m. on July 29, the community is invited to come and wish him well.
The current economy has had a major impact on fuel prices, supply chain delays, and personnel hiring which has affected nearly every major industry in the Country, including municipalities, which is now being felt locally through our trash collection service with RTS Waste Services, LLC. We are working with the management at RTS to resolve missed collections as they work through some of these issues, and we ask that residents be patient until those issues are resolved. If your trash was not collected on the regular collection date, call RTS at 660-784-2474 and provide them with the City and street address of the missed collection.