Barbecue Competition Grand Champions
Rich Alexander of Wentzville and Shawn Campbell of O’Fallon, members of STL–High on the Hog, display their grand champion prize cutting board after winning the Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ competition Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Edina Town Square. Friday’s opening night activities were canceled, but the competition and vendors continued Saturday. The…
Read MoreDrones Aid in Search for Missing Juvenile
KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — A coordinated search effort involving multiple agencies led to the safe recovery of a missing juvenile Wednesday morning, April 15, west of Baring. The search began at approximately 9:30 a.m., with responders working to locate the child. The Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted in the effort, deploying two drones to help…
Read MoreVacant House Destroyed by Fire
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — A vacant home on State Highway EE was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening, April 14, after multiple volunteer fire departments responded to the scene. The call was dispatched at 6:49 p.m. to the residence at 50654 State Highway EE. Firefighters from the Baring, Rutledge and Edina volunteer fire…
Read MoreMaywood News
Written by Rachel Bringer The weather this week changed again from hot days early in the week to some frost on the ground this morning. Friday evening brought a storm to the area, but the more severe weather seemed to pass north of Maywood. The rain filled the rivers and ponds, and the Troublesome Creek…
Read MoreOliver Wins Long Jump; Rams Show Depth At Truman State Classic
KIRKSVILLE — Schuyler County turned in a balanced performance Tuesday at the Truman State Bulldog High School Classic, highlighted by a win from Mason Oliver and strong finishes across hurdles, distance and field events. Oliver led the Rams with a first-place finish in the long jump (6.30m), while also contributing top-five finishes on the track,…
Read MoreRams Roll Early, Blank La Plata 10-0
QUEEN CITY — Schuyler County wasted no time asserting control Tuesday, scoring early and often in a 10-0 win over La Plata. The Rams erupted in the first inning, stringing together a series of hits to plate five runs and seize immediate momentum. Lathan Martin, Colin Oliver and Marcus Miller each delivered RBI singles during…
Read MoreVIRGINIA L. MANNING
Virginia L. Manning, 99, of Burlington, Iowa, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at New London Specialty Care Center in New London, Iowa. Born on July 1, 1926, in Glenwood, Missouri, she was the daughter of Everett and Samantha (Gates) Lasley. On October 8, 1944, in Newton, Iowa, she married Lee O. Manning. He preceded her…
Read MoreJERRY RICHARD ANDERSON
April 6, 1952 – November 14, 2025 Jerry Richard Anderson, 73 of Downing, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. The son of Max Richard and Anna Louise (Anderson) Anderson, Jerry was born on April 6, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. He attended and graduated in…
Read MoreSchuyler County Man Charged With Vehicle Theft
LANCASTER — A Schuyler County man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he took a vehicle without permission earlier this month. According to court records, Christopher N. Jackson has been charged in Case No. 26SY-CR00053 with one count of stealing a motor vehicle, a Class D felony, and one count of second-degree…
Read MoreSchuyler Rotary Marks 25 Years Of Shoes For Orphan Souls Effort
For 25 years, Rotary districts across Missouri and beyond have partnered with Buckner International for the Shoes for Orphan Souls project. What started as a small flicker of an idea has grown into a massive movement that has delivered nearly 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in more than 30 countries. For a child in…
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