NECAC Seeks Homeowners for Free Renovation Program
NECAC is seeking homeowners for a program that provides free materials with participants doing the labor. The agency has been awarded a two-year, $379,335 grant by USDA Rural Development to administer the Self-Help Housing program in Lincoln, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Pike, Ralls, Shelby and Warren counties. Participants must meet income guidelines. They will work with…
Read MorePalmyra Golfers Edge Monroe City By Four Strokes For Team District Title
By Will Johnson SPECIAL TO THE SPECTATOR HANNIBAL — Palmyra High School’s (PHS) boys golf team entered the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Class 2, District 2 Boys Golf Tournament held on Monday, May 11 at Norwoods Golf Club in Hannibal looking to take advantage of the short road trip for their start…
Read MoreKnox County Boys Dominate District Relays
Clair sweeps sprints at Class 1 District 3 meet GLASGOW, Mo. — Cooper Clair powered Knox County’s boys track team with a sprint sweep Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 meet at Glasgow High School. Clair won the boys 100-meter dash in 11.05 seconds and added a district title in the…
Read MoreHighland Collects Five District Titles at Class 2 District 3 Meet
SHELBINA, Mo. — Highland turned in a deep list of sectional qualifiers Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet at South Shelby High School. Chevie Sharpe led the Highland girls with two district championships, winning the 800-meter run in 2:22.43 and the 1,600-meter run in 5:22.45. Bailie Crist…
Read MoreBrashear High School Holds 2026 Graduation Ceremonies
By David Sharp Seventeen Seniors received their High School Diplomas during the Adair County R-II Schools at Brashear, Mo. Graduation Ceremony. Commencement was held on May 10, 2026. Superintendent Cody Moore and Principal Karissa Gregory presided over the Ceremony. Board of Education President Jason Taylor and Members of the Board presented diplomas to the most…
Read MoreLOUISE MASON HUNTER
Louise Mason Hunter, 85, of Bowling Green, Missouri, departed her loving family at her daughter’s home on May 6, 2026. Louise was born May 5, 1941, in Kirksville, Missouri to Luey and Rosy (Heincy) Walker, Louise was a graduate of Knox City High School and Truman State University. She was united in marriage to Don…
Read MoreBright Futures Knox County Hosts 6th Annual Youth Fishing Day
Submitted by Crystal I Murr, Board Secretary Bright Futures Knox County hosted its annual 6th Annual Youth Fishing Day at Edina City Lake and the 4-H/FFA Fairgrounds on Saturday morning, May 2, 2026. The event welcomed almost 90 youth fishermen and their families to compete for prizes for the biggest, smallest and most fish caught.…
Read MoreFire to Exterior of Edina Home Deemed Suspicious
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire reported Friday afternoon at the home of Nick and Ashley Zahringer at the southwest corner of North Second Street and Smallwood Street in Edina. Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 4:04 p.m. Friday. Responding agencies included the Edina Volunteer Fire Department, Knox County…
Read MoreKahoka Collision & Restoration Opens to Meet Growing Local Need
By Emily Bontrager A new business is now serving the community with a strong focus on safety, education, and quality service. Kahoka Collision & Restoration officially opened its doors in January 2026, bringing experience and decades of industry knowledge to the area. The shop is located just south of Kahoka at 24115 State Route 81,…
Read MoreMARY LOUISE MARTIN
Mary Louise Martin, 85, of Revere, passed away peacefully at 2:30 pm on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Clark County Nursing Home, with her family by her side. Mary was born on April 16, 1941, in rural Bentonsport, Iowa to James Ruben and Sadie Olive (Goff) Neal. She graduated from the 8th grade at Shepherd…
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