MUDDY RIVER OPERA COMPANY PRESENTS SUMMER SKY CONCERT Free Outdoor Performance Set for June 26th at the Lorenzo Bull House
QUINCY, IL — Muddy River Opera Company will present its Summer Sky Concert on Thursday, June 26th, 2026, at the Lorenzo Bull House in Quincy. The performance begins at 7:00 p.m., though guests are encouraged to arrive no earlier than 6:00 p.m. to enjoy the grounds, silent auction, and evening atmosphere. Admission is free and…
Read MoreUncertain Future for Kahoka Blood Drives
By Emily Bontrager After nearly five decades of serving the community, the future of the longtime blood drives held in Kahoka remains uncertain, leaving many local donors and volunteers heartbroken. The most recent blood drive was held Thursday, May 21, at the First Baptist Church in Kahoka, Missouri. For almost 20 years, Gloria Allen served…
Read MoreMcDaniel Breaks Two School Records, Leads Clark County at State Track Meet
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Mason McDaniel broke two of his own school records leading Clark County at the MSHSAA Class 2 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. McDaniel turned in a standout state meet for the Indians, placing third in both the 1,600-meter run and the 3,200-meter run. He…
Read MoreMARGERY RUTH (BAIR) HAMNER
Margery Ruth (Bair) Hamner, known to many as our beloved “Ruthie” of Luray, Missouri, passed away at the age of 82 on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at Scotland County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Ruthie was born on February 9th, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to William Cresswell and Margery Jane (Huchinson) Bair. She…
Read MoreB KAY HESS
B Kay Hess, 83, of Kahoka, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born February 8, 1943 in Wayland, MO the daughter of Elmer and Louise Ellison. Kay graduated from St Patrick High School. On October 28, 1961 Kay was united in marriage to Dean Hess at the…
Read MoreJAMES MORGAN “JIM” CRANE
James Morgan “Jim” Crane, 78 of Canton, Missouri passed into eternity on May 15, 2026. The oldest of 8 children, Jim was born September 26, 1947, in Quincy, IL. He is the son of Morgan H. Crane and Georgia Johnson Crane. Jim attended primary school in Warren, MO. He graduated from Monroe City (MO) High…
Read MoreJOANNE MAE RAGAN
Joanne Mae Ragan, 91, of Kahoka, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, with her family by her side. Joanne was born on April 27, 1935, in Streator, Illinois to Clell A. and Mary V. (Trenor) Gutting. She married William (Bill) Ragan on December 5, 1954, at…
Read MoreJim and Shirley McCoy To Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary May 29th
Jim McCoy and Shirley Branson were married in St. Francisville, MO, on May 29, 1966, with Rev. Hollis Wilhelm officiating. Shirley was from St. Francisville and Jim grew up in Canton, MO. Jim was drafted into the Army just a few weeks after their wedding and was stationed in Frankfort, West Germany for two years.…
Read MoreJ.V. NORTON
JV Norton, age 88, of Knox City, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, in the Knox County Nursing Home in Edina, MO. He was born December 25, 1937, in rural Knox City, Missouri, the son of Johnnie Lee and Vadah Belle Matticks Norton. JV was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Layman in Knox…
Read MoreHighland Girls Win Ninth In Class 2 State Track
By David Sharp Highland placed in seven events at the May 23-24, 2026 Class 2 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships at Jefferson City, Mo. The Lady Cougars scored 23 team points, good for ninth overall in the state. Senior Chris Gaus competed in the Class 2 boys 100m dash, placing 12th overall in 11.34 seconds.…
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