The Macon Co. Sheriff's Office was presented with an award honoring the late David "Davey" Gwin.

At approximately 9:05 this morning the Bank of Brookfield-Purdin, in Winigan, was robbed by an unknown, white, male suspect. 

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the suspect displayed a handgun during the robbery, and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect has been described by witnesses as being a white male in his 30s with short, black hair, and was wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans. It is believed the suspect fled the scene in a white early 1990s model, four-door Buick Century that was displaying a Missouri license plate, and that he was possibly accompanied by another white male subject.
Members patrol and the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the incident and are currently conducting a ground and aerial search for the suspects.  

Anyone having information concerning the incident or possible identification of the suspects is urged to call the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters, at (660)385-2132, or the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department at (660) 265-3313

A 1986 graduate of Macon R-1 High School recently retired after serving nearly 23 years

A ribbon cutting was held at the new Marina Store at Long Branch State Park west of Macon. Several people attended the grand opening on Tuesday morning. The store will supply snacks, drinks, and camping and marina supplies to name just a few items. Fuel for boaters is also offered at a fuel dock. The store opened Memorial Weekend. Shawnery Nichols, store manager said store hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. There is one full-time and two part-time workers at the store.