Letter From The Editor | June 5, 2025

🗞 This Week in The Chariton Marquee

🚑 EMS Week & Service Awards
CCAD hosted an appreciation BBQ and honored team members on service milestones.
🏦 Debbie Harmon Retires
After 46 years at County Bank, Debbie Harmon is retiring. She began her career in 1979 and looks forward to time with family.
🚓 Sheriff’s Report
From March 1–May 30, 927 calls for service, including domestic incidents, arrests, and thefts. Sheriff Billups urges community vigilance.
🌊 Brunswick Updates
• Pool opens June 1 – Free admission
• Fireworks set for June 29
• Ongoing street and sewer upgrades
🎉 Salisbury Steak Festival – June 13–15
5K run, tournaments, live music, and more! Thanks to all sponsors and volunteers!
🎓 St. Joseph 8th Grade Promotion
14 graduates celebrated with Mass, awards, and community support.
🏃‍♂️ Northwestern Track & Field
A standout season with 3 school records and 6 state qualifiers. Tyler Robinson set a new 110m hurdles record: 14.92 sec.
💼 CCEDC News
• Grant deadline: June 30
• Countywide business survey launching soon
• New online business directory coming
📜 Legal Notices
Important estate and court updates—timely responses are crucial.
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Warmly,
Melanie Latamondeer
Editor, The Chariton Marquee

Melanie

About The Chariton Marquee

Founded in April 2022, The Chariton Marquee serves as Chariton County’s trusted source for local news and community stories. Operating from Salisbury, Missouri, the Marquee provides in-depth coverage of the Brunswick, Keytesville, Mendon, and Salisbury communities, including their schools, events, and notable achievements. Published weekly, our newspaper hits newsstands every Thursday afternoon, delivering timely updates and meaningful stories that celebrate the people, places, and events shaping Chariton County. Whether you’re looking for the latest headlines or a connection to your community, The Chariton Marquee is here to keep you informed and engaged.

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