maconch.com http://www.maconch.com/section/NEWS maconch.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:13:29 +0000 Macon Moment in History, May 23, 1956 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529366/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 14:58:21 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529366/1001/NEWS The following Macon Moment in History was taken from the May 23, 1956 edition of the Macon Chronicle-Herald.

Members of the Albion Robison Unit of the American Legion Poppy Day Committee pictured were: Mrs. Joe Binder, Mrs. Abe Coleman and Mrs. Charles Kindle.

The salesladies of Goodell’s store were pictured as the appeared for work wearing centennial costumes. Pictured were: Mrs. Mick Formento, Mrs. Orval Christy and Mrs. Oscar Mears.

Pictured [...]]]> Macon Middle School Awards Assembly http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529499/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 9:03:28 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529499/1001/NEWS Wound Clinic near completion http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529502/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 8:36:05 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529502/1001/NEWS Accident on U.S. 63 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529504/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 8:32:52 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529504/1001/NEWS Rockin' into Retirement http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529506/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 8:29:21 Deb Keithley http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529506/1001/NEWS Today's Weather Forecast 5/23 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529507/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Thu, 23 May 2013 8:19:03 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130523/NEWS/130529507/1001/NEWS
  • Today Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 11 mph.
  • Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
    • ]]>         Nichols, Lewis plead not guilty http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529654/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 8:54:56 Drew Van-Dyke http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529654/1001/NEWS Memorial Day Ceremonies http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529655/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 8:48:43 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529655/1001/NEWS Today's Weather Forecast 5/22 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529660/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 8:24:44 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529660/1001/NEWS
  • Today A chance of showers, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
  • Tonight A slight chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. West northwest wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
    • ]]>         2013 Valedictorians and Salutatorians http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529662/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Wed, 22 May 2013 8:18:25 +0000 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130522/NEWS/130529662/1001/NEWS Macon Moment in History, May 21, 1998 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529921/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529921/1001/NEWS The following Macon Moment in History was taken from the May 21, 1998 edition of the Macon Chronicle-Herald.

    The location for the 40-mile stretch of Highway 36 between Monroe City and Macon were finalized.

    Members of Girl Scout Troop 512 joined members of American Legion Post 29 to paint crossed to be placed on veterans' graves. Among those helping were: Kathryn Theerman, Sarah Johnson, Keri Vik, Jennifer Hoover.

    Area Youth: Adam and Aaron Brown, [...]]]>         R-I special executive session called http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529740/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 13:51:08 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529740/1001/NEWS Conceal Carry Instructor Charged with faking documents http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529743/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 13:41:17 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529743/1001/NEWS Conservation Day http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529746/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 13:36:51 Deb Keithley http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529746/1001/NEWS Today's Weather Forecast 5/21 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529858/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 8:07:03 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130521/NEWS/130529858/1001/NEWS
  • Today A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
  • Tonight A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
    • ]]>         Macon Moment in History, May 20, 1998 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529922/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529922/1001/NEWS The following Macon Moment in History was taken from the May 20, 1998 edition of the Macon Chronicle-Herald.

    About 40 people turned out for Mayor Frank Eaton’s first town hall meeting at Lakeview Towers.

    Macon High School golf team finished tied for 3rd place in the Class 2A State Golf Tournament. Jeff Meinders and Mike Sutton earned medals for their overall finishes.

    Hudson Hills II residents of the Macon Senior Citizen Housing met for their [...]]]>         Today's Weather Forecast 5/20 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529989/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Mon, 20 May 2013 8:10:37 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130520/NEWS/130529989/1001/NEWS
  • Today A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
  • Tonight Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, [...]]]> Macon Moment in History, May 17, 1956 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130518922/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:54 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130518922/1001/NEWS The following Macon Moment in History was taken from the May 17, 1956 edition of the Macon Chronicle-Herald.

    George D. Norton was named Valedictorian of the Macon High School Class of 1956. Ralph Biberdorf was Salutatorian.

    Weekend specials at Cleaver Bros. Grocery were: Milnot, 10 tall cans for 99 cents; red pitted pie cherries, 5 cans for 85 cents; cabbage, 5 cents a pound; 16 oz. box of tomatoes for 15 cents and cling peaches 3 cans for 89 cents.

         FBLA attends State Leadership Conference http://www.maconch.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519020/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 10:47:20 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519020/1001/NEWS Macon Moment in History May 16, 1980 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519046/1001/NEWS?rssfeed=true Fri, 17 May 2013 7:42:10 http://www.maconch.com/article/20130517/NEWS/130519046/1001/NEWS The following Macon Moment in History was taken from the May 16, 1980 edition of the Macon Chronicle-Herald.

    Mike Trumper was hired as the summer recreational director by the Macon Park Committee.

    Bennie Slaughter of LaPlata announced his candidacy for Northern Judge for Macon County.

    Chris Klootwyk and Greg Jones were the recepients of  Macon Band Boosters scholarships to Summer Youth Camp in Kirksville.

    Mrs. Linda Truitt graduated [...]]]>