Judicial Conference Honors Late Judge Tracey Mason-White
The Judicial Conference of Missouri formally recognized the life and service of the late Judge Tracey Mason-White during its annual meeting last month, adopting a resolution honoring her dedication to justice and the people she served. Judge Mason-White, who passed away late last year, was remembered for her integrity, compassion, and leadership both on and…
Read MoreKeeley Brown Finishes 46th at MSHSAA Class 1 Girls Golf State Championship
By: Weston Smith October 20th – 21st, 2025 In Scotland County’s first year with a girls golf program, senior Keeley Brown had a season to remember. In six competitive rounds, Brown collected four medals. She was the individual medalist at Scotland County’s home meet against North Shelby. She was the individual medalist in a meet…
Read MoreAppeals Court Upholds License Revocation for Scotland County Sheriff
Missouri POST Investigator Requests All Court Documents By Echo Menges SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. — October 24, 2025 — The Missouri Court of Appeals has upheld the revocation of Scotland County Sheriff Bryan Whitney’s driver’s license, ruling that a highway patrol trooper gave him the full 20 minutes required by law to contact an attorney before…
Read MoreHighland Wins 2025 Girls Golf State Championship
By David Sharp Highland scored a 774 for the October 20 and 21st, 2025 Class 1 Girls Golf Championship at Fulton. South Harrison was second at 785. South Shelby took fifth place at 851. Harrisburg was seventh at 901. Area schools competing included Canton, Putnam County, Atlanta, Scotland County, Meadville, and Palmyra. Ash Grove junior…
Read MoreMark Twain Communications Announce Fiber Internet is Coming to Edina
By Echo Menges EDINA — Following a ceremonial ribbon cutting, Mark Twain Communications officially announced the start of a multi-million dollar project to bring high-speed fiber optic internet to the city of Edina early Friday morning, Oct. 24. “We’re excited to do a fiber project in the town of Edina, Missouri,” said Jim Lyon, CEO…
Read MoreMiss Clark County Scholarship Pageant Set for Saturday, November 8
By Emily Bontrager The Miss Clark County Scholarship Pageant will shine the spotlight on local talent and community service on Saturday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Edna Seyb Auditorium at the Clark County Middle School. Admission to the event is $5.00. Young ladies will be competing for several titles this year, including Miss…
Read MoreSanta’s Market to Bring Christmas Joy to Children
By Mark Requet The Shelby County Law Enforcement (Shelbina Police Department, Clarence Police Department and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office) are excited to launch a new community initiative called Santa’s Market. They welcome all residents to come together to ensure that every child in the county experiences the joy of Christmas. “I had come…
Read MoreDepartment of Natural Resources awards $1.79 million to Queen City
City will make wastewater treatment system improvements JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 23, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $1.79 million to the city of Queen City for upgrades to its wastewater treatment system. The project is estimated to total $2.5 million and the city expects to complete it by April 2027. The…
Read MoreVerimore Bank Donates Downtown Property to City of Milan
Submitted by Jenni Prado, Marketing Coordinator MILAN, Mo. (October 15, 2025) – Verimore Bank and the City of Milan are proud to announce the donation of a vacant downtown property from Verimore Bank to the City for future recreational development. This contribution demonstrates the Bank’s continued commitment to enhancing community well-being and strengthening Milan’s shared…
Read MoreNew Owners Take Root at Countryside Flowers & Gift Shop
By Emily Bontrager NEMOnews Media Group A familiar local business is entering a new chapter as Countryside Flowers & Gift Shop welcomes new ownership. As of mid-June, Tasha Fadiga, her husband Jared, and her mother Kristy Eggleston have officially taken over the shop from previous owners Missy Monroe and Tessa Post. Located at 428 South…
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