Clark County Health Department Welcomes New Administrator
By Emily Bontrager The Clark County Health Department is entering a new chapter in leadership as longtime employee and registered nurse Audrie Howe steps into the role of Administrator. Howe officially assumed the position on November 1, following the retirement of Evelena Sutterfield, who served in the position for nearly 30 years. Howe is no…
Read MoreMore Residents Turning to Clark County Food Pantry Amid Rising Need
By Emily Bontrager As the federal government shutdown continues, families who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are facing uncertainty, and local food pantries are preparing for increased demand. At the Clark County Food Pantry, volunteers say they are already seeing more residents seeking help. “Normally, a busy day means we serve around…
Read MoreHonoring Service: Clark County Veterans Presented Quilts of Valor at R-1 Ceremony
KAHOKA, Mo. — Veterans Day was marked with heartfelt recognition at Clark County R-1 High School on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, as the Sewcial Quilters of Clark County presented Quilts of Valor to several local veterans in gratitude for their service. The presentation took place during the school’s annual Veterans Day ceremony, continuing a proud…
Read MoreOld Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them…
Read MoreJOHN WESLEY REDDING
John Wesley Redding, 70, of Memphis, Missouri formerly of Fairmont, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025, at his home with his family by his side He was born November 18, 1954, in Carthage, Illinois to Robert Otis and Leola Maxine (Pruett) Redding. John was united in marriage to Linda (Webster) Redding on June 25,…
Read MoreGreg Sharpe Officially Launches Campaign for Missouri State Senate – District 18
EWING, MO – State Representative Greg Sharpe, a fifth-generation Northeast Missouri farmer and long-time conservative leader, formally announced his campaign today, for State Senate in Missouri’s 18th District. Sharpe, who has represented Missouri’s 4th House District for the past seven years, says he’s running to give Northeast Missouri the strong voice it deserves in Jefferson…
Read MoreGorin Residents Press County Commission Over Railroad Closures, Emergency Access
By Echo Menges Gorin, Mo. – Concerns over emergency access and blocked trains dominated discussion during the Oct. 16 Scotland County Commission meeting as Gorin resident Tara Shultz urged commissioners to help the community address safety issues tied to recent railroad-crossing closures. Shultz said BNSF Railway closed the passive crossing at County Road 115 (Hicks),…
Read MoreC&R Market in Edina Accepting Donations for Local Food Cupboard
By Echo Menges The staff at C&R Market in Edina are working to help feed Knox County families this month amid expected shortfalls in federal food stamp (SNAP) benefits and limited supplies for the upcoming Knox County Food Cupboard distribution. C&R staff members have filled paper grocery sacks with nonperishable food items, each priced between…
Read MoreBoyer Land Co. Gives Generous Donation to Milan C-2 Softball and Baseball Sports Complex
BOYER LAND COMPANY is shown with their generous donation of $5,000.00 to be applied to the seating and spectator areas for the new Milan C-2 softball/baseball complex located south of Milan. Pictured left to right: Ched Hurley, Milan C-2 Athletic Director, Jeff Kimmel, Carol Dunlap Martin, Duane Schnelle, Jason Courtney, Traci Fields representing Boyer Land…
Read MoreHistoric Agreement Protects Bat Habitat Near Roy Blunt Reservoir
MILAN, Mo. — The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission (NCMRWC) and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) have finalized an agreement to establish a perpetual conservation easement around the Roy Blunt Reservoir to protect habitat for endangered bat species. The 1,644-acre easement, signed Thursday at Sullivan County Title in Milan, will mitigate for 1,236…
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