Macon NewsLocal news for Macon, MO continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.This story made me furious- March 31, 2008 It's from Macon, Mo., up in the north-central part of the state. A couple goes on Social Security, but their checks go to another man, who "handles their finances." He pays their rent, sure, but then embezzles ... via Crime Scene KChttp://www.topix.net/city/macon-mo/2008/03/this-story-made-me-furious?fromrss=1 Missouri Couple Guilty of Stealing Social Security Benefits- March 29, 2008 "The hard work of several of our department's officers, including Detective Pat Henley, has contributed to the success of this case" For further information: Call Public Affairs Officer Jan Diltz at 539-7719 St. Louis, MO: Donald and Mary Hicks pled guilty to charges involving the theft of $86,534 of Social Security Disability benefits from ... via Federal Bureau of Investigationhttp://www.topix.net/city/macon-mo/2008/03/missouri-couple-guilty-of-stealing-social-secur... Macon couple pleads guilty- March 26, 2008 A Macon, Missouri couple faces possible federal prison time after they pleaded guilty in federal court. via KTVO Kirksvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/macon-mo/2008/03/macon-couple-pleads-guilty?fromrss=1 Pulling Cans for a Cause- March 18, 2008 "And we got money back from recycling those. It's fantastic." The Ronald McDonald House in Columbia is starting a fundraising campaign to build a new facility. via KOMU-TV Columbiahttp://www.topix.net/city/macon-mo/2008/03/pulling-cans-for-a-cause?fromrss=1 Macon Sports Expo was held this weekend- March 10, 2008 "I think these kind of events bring people to your town, businesses and restaurants and helps the overall economy", says Macon County Commissioner, Alan Wyatt, "It just showcases Macon County and the City of Macon very well." The first annual Macon Sports Expo was held this weekend at the Macon County Expo Center. via KTVO Kirksvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/macon-mo/2008/03/macon-sports-expo-was-held-this-weekend?fromrss... Downtown Macon building collapses- March 5, 2008 "That was my dream right there. I was going to make a sandwich shop out of it and an arcade for the kids. That was my dream" No one was hurt when a vacant business undergoing renovation in downtown Macon collapsed late Tuesday morning. via KTVO Kirksvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/macon-mo/2008/03/downtown-macon-building-collapses?fromrss=1 Local woman faces Federal charge- March 1, 2008 A local woman found out the hard way, that it doesn't pay to lie to the FBI. Chandra Hubler, 19, formerly of Macon, Mo., now living in Oklahoma, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of making ... via KTVO Kirksvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/macon-mo/2008/02/local-woman-faces-federal-charge?fromrss=1 |