Macon, MO – April 22, 2026 – Chariton Valley has received a $2,500 sponsorship from Macon Elks Lodge #999 to support a Human Trafficking Community Training event scheduled for June 1 at the Macon Expo Center. Led by the Human Trafficking Training Center, the event will equip attendees with the knowledge to recognize warning signs, understand trafficking tactics, and play an active role in prevention.

The Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District Region G will hold a Public Comment Hearing on the District’s Solid Waste Management Plan. The hearing will take place on May 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Randolph County Sheltered Industries, 1751 Robertson Rd, Moberly, MO 65270. Members of the public are invited to attend, review the Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District Plan, and provide public comments.

The Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District is now accepting FY2027 grant applications to support recycling, waste reduction, and hazardous waste initiatives across Northeast Missouri, with funding available for equipment, programs, and collaborative projects.

University of Missouri students joined local leaders in Moberly for a hands-on collaboration at Rothwell Park, combining creativity, community insight, and real-world experience to support the Mini Train project.