Hathaway, Anderson Lead Marion County Efforts At Palmyra Open
PALMYRA — Palmyra High School hosted the Palmyra Open on April 9, and Marion County athletes turned in several solid performances, highlighted by strong finishes in the hurdles and field events on the girls side. Kennedy Hathaway led the way with a fifth-place finish in the 100-meter hurdles (17.93) and added an eighth-place showing in…
Read MoreLearn, Grow, and Lead in Nursing at Hannibal Regional
Karmon Kindhart, Vice President of Nursing at Hannibal Regional, has dedicated her career to caring for others and supporting those who provide that care. Like most nurses, her journey began with clinicals and internships. From those early days at the bedside to her current leadership role, her passion for serving patients and strengthening her team…
Read MoreMaintenance Tips Every First-Time Homeowner Should Know
If you recently purchased your first home, congratulations on your accomplishment. You have no doubt realized that all that extra space comes with extra maintenance. And if you are used to renting, you now face tasks your landlord may have previously handled. Home maintenance can be daunting, but it is important. Regular upkeep keeps your…
Read MoreRing of Smoke BBQ Fundraiser to Kick off April 17 With Cruise-In, Corn Hole, Wing Ding, and Live Music
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ Competition Fundraiser will begin Friday, April 17, with an evening of activities at the Knox County Fairgrounds aimed at supporting 4-H fairground improvements. Opening night will start at 5 p.m. with a cruise-in featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. The come-and-go event is…
Read MoreTorch Electronics Agree to Suspend All Operations to Avoid Prosecution
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Torch Electronics, the largest provider of illegal gambling devices in the State of Missouri, has agreed to suspend all operations, effective Friday, April 10, 2026. This action follows an ongoing joint criminal investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri,…
Read MoreMaywood News
Written By Rachel Bringer We certainly have had Spring weather this week-some rain, some mild days, some wind, and the boys were thrilled to see a beautiful rainbow, which appeared to originate from our pond!! The tulips, violets, dandelions, boys’ britches wildflowers, and mayapples are growing, and I think I also saw some Sweet Williams…
Read MoreTaylor News
Written by Cindy Griesbaum April showers bring May flowers as the saying goes; We have had some well-needed rainfall this past week. I had a couple inches here at my house, there were different amounts around the local area, all was welcomed. The grass has really greened up and the flowering trees have started to…
Read MoreMembers of Heartland Travel to Egypt for Mission Trip
By Anna Swartzentruber The Middle East is front and center in world news these days. Heartland Community Church has had a mission trip to Egypt planned for almost a year, so when conflicts in the region escalated, leadership prayed about whether or not we should send a team. Our Egyptian contacts assured us they were…
Read MoreShelby County R-IV Bracing for State Funding Cuts
By Mark Requet The Shelby County R-IV School Board met in regular session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in the middle school library. The meeting was called to order and the current agenda and minutes from the previous meeting were approved. The current board was resolved, and board members Jeanette Poore, Stewart…
Read MoreSTANLEY JOE WEBSTER
Stanley Joe Webster, 87, of Medill, Missouri, passed away at 6:59pm on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Arbor Hills Nursing Center in St Louis, Missouri. Stanley was born January 6, 1939, in Wyaconda, Missouri to Russell and Ida May (Shannan) Webster. Stanley was united in marriage to Virginia Catherine (Morris) Webster on October 21, 1960,…
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