Rosa Gonzales finishes off a section of the elementary hallway’s new look. A whole crew of staff and their families dedicated a week of their time to provide a bright and fresh change for a fresh new school year. The community effort is sure to be enjoyed by the incoming students! Courtesy photo.

Rosa Gonzales finishes off a section of the elementary hallway’s new look. A whole crew of staff and their families dedicated a week of their time to provide a bright and fresh change for a fresh new school year. The community effort is sure to be enjoyed by the incoming students! Courtesy photo.

Fresh new paint in the elem. hallways

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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LEFT- National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) President J.J. Jones presents Menard County AgriLife Extension Agent Lisa Brown with one of the industry’s highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award. Courtesy photo.

LEFT- National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) President J.J. Jones presents Menard County AgriLife Extension Agent Lisa Brown with one of the industry’s highest honors, the Distinguished Service Award. Courtesy photo.

Menard County’s Lisa Brown receives distinguished national award for county agents

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Menard County AgriLife Extension Agenet Lisa Brown has been recognized by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) with the Distinguished Service Award, one of the organization’s highest honors.

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CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Body New challenge to school funding system The Midland school district is suing...
Last week they were in Paris, and this week they are at the Castle of Schwerin in Germany. Claire and Valera Corbin and Cordelia Kothmann continued their European tour in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, Germany. The castle is situated on an island in the city’s main lake, Lake Schwerin. Thanks for taking us along, ladies! Courtesy photo.

Last week they were in Paris, and this week they are at the Castle of Schwerin in Germany. Claire and Valera Corbin and Cordelia Kothmann continued their European tour in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, Germany. The castle is situated on an island in the city’s main lake, Lake Schwerin. Thanks for taking us along, ladies! Courtesy photo.

TMN travels... to Germany!

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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TAKING THE FIELD ONE LAST TIME- 2026 MHS graduate, Bryce Davis (5), defends the pass during the invitational Texas Six-Man East Vs. West All-Star game held June 19, 2026 at Midwestern State University. Nora Davis photo.

TAKING THE FIELD ONE LAST TIME- 2026 MHS graduate, Bryce Davis (5), defends the pass during the invitational Texas Six-Man East Vs. West All-Star game held June 19, 2026 at Midwestern State University. Nora Davis photo.

Davis represented Menard in Texas Six-Man East Vs. West Allstar game

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Obituaries 

Jimmy E. Rogers

Jimmy E. Rogers

Jimmy E. Rogers

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Body Jimmy Edward Rogers, age 82, of Menard, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, at...
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