TIMOTHY HAL (TIM) SHAHAN
Timothy Hal (Tim) Shahan, age 77, passed away Tuesday, March 31,2026, in the LaBelle Manor. He was born February 5, 1949, in Hurdland, Missouri, the son of Robert Estes and Mildred Hallic (Lockett) Shahan. He attended Hurdland Elementary School and graduated from Knox County High School in 1967. He operated a Sawmill and farmed with…
Read MoreJULIE ANN HAMANN
Julie Ann Hamann, 57, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Julie was born February 13, 1969, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Lee “Bob” and Mary Patricia “Susie” Early Cahalan. Julie attended St. Joseph Catholic School (1-8) and Knox County…
Read MoreNortheast Local Emergency Planning District Relaunches With Representatives From Knox and Scotland Counties
Emergency Planning Partners Elect Rutledge Fire Chief as Chairman By Echo Menges RUTLEDGE, Mo. — An emergency planning effort serving Knox and Scotland counties has been reestablished, with local officials, first responders and community representatives gathering March 24 to formally relaunch the Northeast Local Emergency Planning District (LEPD). The group met at the Rutledge Community…
Read MoreKnox County Library Wraps Up Winter Reading Program
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Library has concluded its annual Winter Reading Program, with participants logging thousands of pages over the course of the winter months, according to Librarian Sarah Pflum. The program, which runs from November through March each year, challenged patrons to read 5,000 pages. Those who completed the…
Read MoreMosley Announces Candidacy for Missouri House District 3
MILAN, Mo. — P. Jeremy Mosley, a Milan resident and former U.S. Department of Agriculture official, has announced his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives District 3 seat. Mosley, a Republican, said he is seeking the office to represent rural communities in north Missouri. “I was born and raised right here in the heart…
Read MoreSullivan County Candidates File for August Primary Election
MILAN, Mo. — Candidate filing for the Aug. 4, 2026, primary election in Sullivan County closed March 31, with several local races set for the ballot, according to the county clerk’s office. Melissa VanDusseldorp, a Republican, filed for circuit clerk. Three candidates filed for recorder of deeds, including Shari Hopkins, a Democrat, and Republicans Rose…
Read MoreBrinkley to Continue as Missouri Angus Association Board Member
These men and women were elected to serve on the Missouri Angus Association board of directors and are pictured at the 2026 Missouri Angus Association Annual Banquet, Feb. 21 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured seated from left are Roger Behlmann, Saint Paul, past president; Josh Gilbert, Oldfield, president; Holly Meyer, Koshkonong, president elect; Jeff Rhode, Stewartsville,…
Read MoreBanner Nominated for Pearce Award
Green City R-1 School District Press Release Mrs. Tennille Banner, Green City R-1 Superintendent, was one of eight individuals from across the state to be nominated for the Robert L. Pearce Award. She represented the Northeast Region, after being selected by her fellow superintendents. The Robert L. Pearce Award is a prestigious honor presented by…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: That’s Why We Ask Questions
That’s Why We Ask Questions I know that we are thinking more about fishing and turkey hunting right now than anything else. But within a few page flips of my calendar, I’ll be hunting again— more than likely for the last time in South Africa. So I’m kind of filled with thoughts about that. There…
Read MoreDowning Approves New Sewer Pump, Awards Mowing And Rock Bids
DOWNING — The Downing Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a new sewer pump and awarded bids for rock hauling and cemetery mowing during its regular meeting Monday, April 6. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Aldermen Bob Garrett, Daniel Beeler, Ray Bange and Allen Middleton were present, along…
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