Canton Press-News Journal

Dip into this at your Halloween party Halloween is a wildly popular holiday, and that popularity extends to adults as well as kids. Halloween parties dot many a social schedule come late October, and parties mean food. While it’s customary to indulge in a few candied treats on Halloween, adults may want something with a little nutritional value as well. This “Halloween Dip With Carrots and Canapes” from Lines+Angles can make the perfect homemade party offering this Halloween.

The Culver-Stockton College (C-SC) Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble will perform their annual Fall Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 on the C-SC campus. The two-part event opens in the Merillat Recital Hall, located inside the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center (PAC), featuring the Concert Choir under the direction of Lucus Orndorff, assistant professor of music and director of choral programs.

The Highland Lady Cougar softball team won the Class 2 District 5 tournament on Oct. 19 at Monroe City defeating Mark Twain 14-13. The team had previously defeated Palmyra 7-0 to place them in the championship game. Pictured are Lady Cougar Senior teammates, Hannah Ritterbusch, Keera Rothweiler and Emma Berry holding the Class 2 District Trophy, pitcher Zeeva McReynolds and the team celebrating. The Lady Cougars will face Marceline at 1 p.m. at Marceline in the Class 2 State Quarterfinal on Oct. 24.

John Waterman, 82, of Eureka, Missouri, died Oct. 9, 2026, at Mercy Hospital. Funeral Service: Oct 16, 2026, Kahoka Baptist Church, Kahoka, Mo. Pastor Andrew Moore Officiating. Burial Kahoka Cemetery. Arrangements:  Wilson & McKinnon Funeral Home, of Kahoka, Mo

Park United Methodist Church is hosting a soup luncheon at 108 N. Oak Street, Lewistown, Oct. 26 with serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations support Christmas gifts for CARE residents. Everyone welcome.

Calvin “Smoot” Hickman, Jr., 82, Quincy, Ill., died October 15, 2026, at his home. Funeral Services: October 24, 2026, 1 p.m., Davis Funeral Home, LaGrange, Mo. Visitation preceding services, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burial: Memorial Cemetery, LaGrange, Mo.

Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 103 Clow Ave, Ewing, is hosting a turkey dinner, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A raffle will also be held. Everyone invited.

Shirley Mae Sherwood, 74 of LaGrange, Missouri died October 14, 2026 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. Graveside services and burial: October 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. at the Marks Cemetery at LaGrange, Missouri. Arnold’s Funeral Home in Canton in charge of arrangements.

A chilly but bright Saturday morning on Oct. 17 greeted parade goers for the annual Culver-Stockton Homecoming parade in downtown Canton. A wide variety of bands, floats, and other entries made for a wonderful parade. Six high schools bands marched down the street with Highland High School taking top honors and Canton receiving fourth place. First in percussion was Highland and they also won first in music. Additional pictures are featured in this weeks publication.

The Canton Public Library reopened on Thursday, October 15 after a six- week closure for renovation. Library hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An open house will be held on Monday, November 2 at 6:00 p.m. with volunteer recognition at 6:30. Refreshments provided by The Friends of the Library. The library is located at 403 Lewis Street in Canton.