Editorial

Bumpy Road – Oct. 29, 2026

After a short vacation, it is time for the spookiest time of the year. Can you believe it is going to be Halloween this weekend? I was lucky enough to…

News

Learning more about the opportunities on the river

Ty Abbott shows his skill at tossing a towrope during the Maritime Interaction Day Friday, Oct. 23 at Sardis. It’s a regular occurrence to see barges heading up and down the Ohio River along State Route 7.It’s so regular, most time you probably don’t think much of it.But the boats that are pushing that coal…

Lifestyle

Reunions – Oct. 29, 2026

Low Gap Christian Union Church HomecomingLow Gap Christian Union Church, located at 35248 State Route 26, Graysville, will hold its annual homecoming Sunday, Nov. 1. Morning service will be at 10 a.m. with lunch following at noon. An afternoon service with special singing will be held at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Sports

River takes down Frontier to complete perfect regular season

The River defense escorts a Frontier runner and his friends to the sidelines during the Pilots’ 53-21 win Friday, Oct. 23 at River High School.Wyatt Stalder breaks away from a Frontier defender for a touchdown during River’s 53-21 win over Frontier Friday, Oct. 23 at Hannibal. River has battled for nine weeks, fought off nine…

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Editorial

Bumpy Road – Oct. 29, 2026

After a short vacation, it is time for the spookiest time of the year. Can you believe it is going to be Halloween this weekend? I was lucky enough to help Trustwell Westwood Assisted Living…