Mathes Keeps Farming Heritage Alive
By Kevin Fox People like looking to the future while keeping one hand on the past. There are all sorts of reasons for holding on to the past, as it reminds us of a simpler time when the world wasn’t turning quite so fast. Russell Mathes is one such person, and this summer he has…
Read MoreClark County Fair to Once Again Hold One Day Harness Racing
Clark County Fair to Once Again Hold One Day Harness Racing The Clark County Fair will once again hold one day only harness racing on Sunday, July 28, beginning at 1:00 pm, and sponsored by the Clark County A & M Fair Association, and the Missouri Harness Horsemen’s Association. Last year they had a great…
Read MoreLogan S. Allen
Logan Steven Allen, age 15 of Edina, MO, died Wednesday morning, July 10, 2013 at University Hospital in Columbia, MO following an accidental gunshot wound. Logan was born February 18, 1998 in Kirksville, MO to Steven Francis and Sonya Renee Stout Allen. Logan is survived by his parents of Edina, MO; his maternal grandparents,…
Read MoreMemorial Game For Logan Allen; Counseling Available To Community
Update: 12:15 p.m. Monday, July 15, 2013. Memorial Game for Knox County Eagle Baseball player Logan Allen was a mecca for the grief stricken community of Knox County on Sunday evening, July 14, 2013. A large crowd made their way to the last home game of the summer season against the Clark County Indians who…
Read MoreLocal Farmer Believes Mountain Lion Attacked His Horses In Edina MDC Leans Toward Domestic Dog Pack Attack
By Echo Menges Early last week local farmer, Gayle Bradshaw, reported to the Sentinel that he believes a mountain lion attacked five of his quarter horses, which are kept in a pasture along the southern edge of Edina within the city limits. Bradshaw said he didn’t see the attack but suspects a mountain lion…
Read More141st Annual Hurdland 4th of July Celebration 2013 – Photo Gallery
By Echo Menges See more photos and contest winners in the July 10 and July 17, 2013, issues of The Edina Sentinel. [flagallery gid=4 name=Gallery]
Read MoreLocal Sales Tax Charge Returns to All Vehicle Sales
By Mike Scott Your next trip to the local license office might be more expensive. On Friday, July 5, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed legislation eliminating use tax on motor vehicles, trailers, boats and motors, and replacing it with a sales tax. In March of 2012, the Missouri Supreme Court ruled that Missourians purchasing vehicles from…
Read MoreThree state park beaches temporarily closed for water quality issues
Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Three state park beaches temporarily closed for water quality i Three state park beaches temporarily closed for water quality issues JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Three state park swimming beaches are temporarily closed for water quality issues, according to the Missouri Department of Natural…
Read MoreSalt River Bridge on MO 156 in Knox County Closed For Replacement Beginning July 22, 2013
Update: Knox County Route 156 – Bridge replacement at Salt River; road will close July 22; Estimated completion October 1. Maintenance Route TT – July 15 one lane traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at various locations for pavement repairs from MO 15 to MO 156. Route V – July 16 one lane traffic from 7 a.m. to…
Read MoreUS 61 Will Close at Alexandria Due to High Water
HANNIBAL- MoDOT is expecting to close US 61 at Alexandria in Clark County within the next 24 hours due to high water. Crews will continue to monitor the road overnight and it will remain open to at least one lane as long as it is safe. US 61 traffic normally going across the Des Moines…
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