Local Students Excel at FBLA National Conference
Submitted by Tennille Banner Milan, MO — Two talented students from Milan C-2 School District showcased their skills and earned top honors at the recent Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Middle Level Conference held in Orlando, Florida. Jaylee Banner, daughter of Rodney and Tennille Banner, secured the 1st place spot in Digital Citizenship…
Read MoreQueen City Pioneer Days: “Happy Trails & Livestock Tails”
The Queen City Pioneer Days and Junior Livestock Show will take place July 24 through July 27. Pioneer Days started off early on Saturday, July 20 with the Horse Show at 11:00 a.m. at the Downing Arena. Monday, July 22 started off with the Dog and Cat Show at 9:00 a.m. at the Downing Depot. …
Read MoreKnox County Dental Hosts Open House
By Echo Menges Dr. Lisa Bosch and her staff have flung open the doors of the new Knox County Dental office and invited the community to come see the new location on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The KCD team featured free food, bounce houses, prizes, tours, face painting, and a Lotus drink bar by Rosebud’s…
Read MorePalmyra Hosts Regional Active Threat Training for Law Enforcement
By Ella Aguilar The Palmyra Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and Missouri State Highway Patrol participated in an Active Threat training at Palmyra Middle School on July 16th and July 18th. “We’re all working together so we can all be on the same page in case of an emergency that we hope will never…
Read MorePalmyra Alumni Jacob Kroeger Drafted by Atlanta Braves in MLB’s 10th Round
By Ella Aguilar The Atlanta Braves have made a significant addition to their roster by selecting Jacob Kroeger, a standout Palmyra native, left-handed pitcher from Maryville University in St. Louis. Kroeger was picked in the 10th round, 311th overall, in the MLB draft, marking a notable achievement in his flourishing baseball career. Standing at 6…
Read MoreStewart Family Named Marion County State Fair Farm Family
The Jared Stewart family has been selected to represent Marion County as the 2024 State Fair Farm Family. Jared and his wife, Dulcie, live near Nelsonville, in Round Grove Township, where they operate their multi-generational Century Farm that is owned by Jared’s parents, Dale and Janice Stewart and was established in 1860. Jared and Dulcie…
Read MoreStolen UTV Recovered in Rural Marion County
Photo Courtesy of the Edina Police Department By Echo Menges Edina, MO – Friday, July 19, 2024 – A utility vehicle (UTV) stolen in Edina in the early morning hours of June 26 has been recovered. According to the Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop, the 2007 John Deere Gator XUV was stolen from The Farm…
Read MoreBoil Order Issued for Novelty Water Customers
By Echo Menges Novelty, MO – July 18, 2024 – 4:00 p.m. – Water customers in the Novelty area have been affected by a water line break reported this morning. Knox County Public Water Supply District Manager Gary Mallett told The Edina Sentinel he was notified a company installing fiberoptic cable underground accidentally hit and…
Read MoreGreen City 4th of July Royalty
Green City 4th of July Royalty Winners were: front row, left to right: Little Miss Sparkler, Aria Tipton: Most Photogenic, Nataliva Ramos and Mini Miss Firecracker, Karli Stamps. Back row, left to right: 4th of July Queen,Kasen Lindquist: Teen Miss Liberty, RaeLynn Kray and Miss Independence, Kenzie Daniels. The girls precided over the Green City…
Read MoreArrests Made In Credit Card Scammer Incident
By Mike Scott and Ella Aguilar NEMOnews Media Group Two out-of-state men were arrested in connection with an alleged card skimming incident at the Casey’s store in Lancaster. According to court documents, Yuniesky Rodriguez Hernandez of Barrytown, Michigan, and Evier Carrato Yedra, of Naples, Florida, are charged with Property Damage 1st Degree, a Class E felony,…
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