Clark County Local Cancer Fund Provides Comfort, Support for Neighbors Facing Cancer
By Emily Bontrager A cancer diagnosis can change life in an instant. Along with the fear, appointments and uncertainty, families often face the added stress of travel expenses, prescriptions and the many unexpected costs that come with treatment. For Clark County residents, the Clark County Local Cancer Fund Inc. has been one steady source of…
Read MoreCCR-1 Scholar Bowl Team Advances to State
CLARK COUNTY, Mo. — The Clark County High School varsity Scholar Bowl team is headed to the state semifinals after a hard-fought quarterfinal victory over Columbia Independent. The Indians won the best-of-three series 2-1, rallying after a narrow loss in the opening match. Clark County fell by just one question in the first contest before…
Read MoreParis Breaks Open LCC Game With Eagles
By David Sharp Luke Ensor went 2-5 with three RBI and two runs scored leading Paris (7-9) to an 11-3, win over Knox County in April 29, 2026 Lewis and Clark baseball play at Paris. The Coyotes sent 13 batters to the plate during a decisive seven score sixth inning rally. Paris starter Elijah Reynolds…
Read MoreHighland Gets Past Mustangs
By David Sharp Marion County (0-9) scored a single run on a first inning passed ball. Heath Feldkamp took care of the rest, tossing a five inning no hitter at the Mustangs during May 1, 2026 varsity baseball play at Marion County. The Cougars improved to 3-10 on the season with an 11-1 victory. Nathan…
Read MoreHighway 6 Shop Hop Expands from Local Idea to Regional Event
Jared’s Jams effort grows into multi-town showcase of small businesses By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — What began as a small, local idea at Jared’s Jams in Edina has grown into a multi-community event stretching along Highway 6, bringing together small businesses, artisans and shoppers for the Highway 6 Shop Hop set for May 8–9.…
Read MoreNew Coffee Shop Opens in Edina
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A new coffee shop has opened its doors in Edina, adding another small business to the community’s downtown district. EsKape officially began serving customers in April at 117 Main Street. The shop is owned by Mike and Angelica Bommarito, a young couple who recently moved to Edina from St.…
Read MoreDabney Dominates Throws, Smith Sprints To Gold At Milan Relays By: Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group
By: Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Milan Relays on April 21 showcased a strong all-around effort for the host Wildcats, with standout performances in both the field events and sprints. Marian Dabney led the Milan girls with a dominant day in the throws, sweeping the shot put and discus while adding a runner-up finish…
Read MoreMilan Athletes Compete At Gerald Mansfield Invitational
Gerald Mansfield Invitational on April 28, 2026 at Macon High School, earning the team’s top finish with a runner-up performance in the girls shot put. Dabney placed second in the shot put with a throw of 10.78 meters. She also finished 12th in the javelin at 30.4 meters and 14th in the discus at 25.06…
Read MoreKAREN ELAINE (IRELAN) CRAWFORD
Karen Elaine (Irelan) Crawford, 75, of Milan, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Karen was born September 13, 1950, in Unionville, Missouri to Lowell and Neva (Lunsford) Irelan. On March 22, 1969, she married Lanny Crawford, he survives of the home. Also surviving are: two children,…
Read MoreKATHERN HOLLON
Lura Lena Kathern Hollon, 87, of Milan, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Wright Memorial Hospital in Trenton, Missouri. Kathern was born April 7, 1939 in Reger, Missouri to Raymond Joseph and Lula Mary (Fanning) Smith. She married Bobby Dean Hollon on July 30, 1955, he preceded her in death on October 10,…
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