Missouri Schools Must Prioritize In-Person Class. In First Weeks, Thousands Quarantined
Some districts have buckled down on testing, masks and vaccinations. Others say they are better off making such mitigation measures optional. By Tessa Weinberg And Rudi Keller, Missouri Independent Teddy Danieley was devastated. Three weeks ago tears streamed down the five-year-old’s face when he learned he couldn’t attend the first-day of school in St. Louis…
Read More35th Annual Mule Festival Is Here!
The Clark Co. Mule Festival has finally achieved its 35th anniversary. It will be held on September 16, 17, and 18, 2021. This event is held at the Clark Co. Fairgrounds outside of Kahoka, Missouri, located in the northeast corner of the state. On this week every year, this community event will entertain us…
Read MoreFree Monument Cleaning Workshop
Lea Ann Robertson and Kathleen Wilham will present a free Shelby Cemetery Restoration Workshop on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shiloh Cemetery. This cemetery is northeast of Bethel, off Highway E. The church and cemetery are on County Road 159. Whether you just want to learn how to safely clean…
Read MoreWoman Accused of Molestation and Helping Husband Sexually Assault a Child
By Marlana Smith and Echo Menges A Kirksville woman has been arrested for allegedly molesting and helping her husband molest a child in Shelby County. Sara Dodd Sara Dodd, 33, is accused of holding the mouth of a child closed so the child could not yell or scream while her husband, Joshua Dodd, 28, of…
Read MoreKnox County Nursing Home Reports Decrease in COVID-19 Cases, Operating Under Outbreak Guidelines
By Echo Menges Thursday, September 9, 2021 – The Knox County Nursing Home is reporting a decrease in positive COVID-19 cases among the residents and staff at the facility. Today, there are three residents who are positive for the virus and only one staff member is positive, according to KCNH Administrator April Hruska. Unfortunately, the…
Read MoreLack Of Vaccine Mandate Becomes Competitive Advantage In Hospital Staffing Wars
Across Missouri, hospitals are weighing more than patient and caregiver health in deciding whether to mandate COVID vaccines for staffers. By Lauren Weber – August 31, 2021 This story was originally published by Kaiser Health News. In the rural northeastern corner of Missouri, Scotland County Hospital has been so low on staff that it sometimes…
Read MoreScotland County Deputy Interrupts Burglary, Two Kahoka Men Arrested
By Echo Menges Two suspects were caught burglarizing a shed and vacant house in rural Granger, MO, on Saturday morning, August 28, 2021, by Scotland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jason Moss. Shawn Michael Sturm, 34, of Kahoka, and Andy Ray McVeigh, 45, of Kahoka were allegedly caught pillaging a vacant house and storage building located on…
Read MoreEditorial: The Killing of Bill Steffen
By Echo Menges I’ve been biding my time on our coverage of the alleged murder of Bill Steffen, 81, at his home three miles north of LaBelle in Lewis County nearly two months ago. We have been patiently waiting for the family to reach a level of acceptance and to look to the question askers,…
Read MoreLocal Residents Chosen As Missouri Farm Family For Scotland County
Memphis, Mo-Dr. Jeff & Trinity Davis of Memphis were among the families honored during the 62nd annual Missouri Farm Family Day, Aug. 16 at the Missouri State Fair. The Davis family was selected as the Scotland County Missouri Farm Family by University of Missouri Extension in Scotland County and the local Farm Bureau. The family…
Read MoreBack to School Area School Enrollment Numbers
Enrollment for the five area schools for 2021-2022 is 1127, down from the enrollment figure of 1244 in 2020-2021. Following is a breakdown for each school. Milan C-2 reports an enrollment of 634, up 25 since last year. Kindergarten through 6th grade had 329, 7th through 12th 305. Individual class breakdown is as follows: 2021…
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