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Missouri expands prosecutors’ role in juvenile cases, lengthens prison terms
By Steph Quinn — The Macon Chronicle Legislation signed by the governor allows prosecutors to request a hearing to certify…
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Holman edges Nasi by 13 votes in Macon mayor’s race; final tally two votes outside recount range
The Macon Chronicle Staff Talt Holman defeated Patrick Nasi by 13 votes Tuesday night in the race for Macon mayor,…
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Publisher’s Note: Election Day Tomorrow
The Macon Chronicle Staff It is the position of Chariton Media, the parent company of our five Macon County newspapers,…
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Arrest Made in Kirksville Shooting
The Macon Chronicle Staff Dustin Partin, 32, of Kirksville, was taken into custody Monday at a Queen City residence following…
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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services Offers Guidance for Reporting Child Abuse in Missouri
The Macon Chronicle Staff Each April, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) marks Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month with…
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Missouri House Approves Bill Encouraging Local Control Over Student Screen Time Policies
The Macon Chronicle Staff A new Missouri House bill encourages school districts to develop their own policies on elementary students’…
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Macon City Council Approves Two Infrascructure Projects at Fowler Memorial Airport.
The Macon Chronicle Staff MACON, Mo. — The Macon City Council moved forward with two major infrastructure projects for the…
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Macon County Voters to Decide on Homestead Real Estate Tax Credit
The Macon Chronicle Staff MACON, Mo. — Residents of Macon County will head to the polls on April 7, 2026,…
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City of Macon Seeks Bids for Water Tower Maintenance and Painting
The Macon Chronicle Staff The City of Macon Board of Public Works is accepting sealed bids for maintenance and repainting…
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City of Macon seeks bids for road materials, nuisance abatement, airport hay crop
The Macon Chronicle Staff The City of Macon is accepting sealed bids for three separate contracts this spring, covering road…