LYNDA J. MATLICK
Lynda J. Matlick, 83, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa. Lynda was born December 7, 1942, in Greensburg, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard and Bessie (Kennison) Mallett. On December 18, 1959, she was united in marriage to Charles Russell Matlick at…
Read MoreBaring Man Charged With Child Molestation in Scotland County
MEMPHIS, Mo. — A Baring man has been charged in Scotland County Circuit Court with a felony count of third-degree child molestation involving a child younger than 14. Kevin R. Frederick is charged with third-degree child molestation, a class B felony. The case, 26SE-CR00025, was filed June 9 in the Associate Division of the 1st…
Read MoreScotland County Offices Begin Move to New Administrative Building
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — After years of discussing overcrowding inside the Scotland County Courthouse, county officials have begun relocating six county offices into the new Scotland County Administrative Building, a move commissioners say will create more room for county government while preserving the courthouse as the county’s judicial center. During a video interview…
Read MoreKids Safety Day Combines Fun, Learning at Fairgrounds
Families gathered Saturday, June 13, at the Scotland County Fairgrounds for the annual Kids Safety Day + Ag Day. The free community event gave children a chance to meet local first responders, explore emergency vehicles and take part in activities focused on safety and agriculture. Throughout the day, children visited interactive stations and watched live…
Read MoreSullivan County Weekly Wage Second Highest Among Area Counties
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released their county employment and wages report. Sullivan County reported the second-highest average weekly wage among several northeast Missouri counties in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Bureau of Labor Statistics County Employment and Wages report showed Sullivan County…
Read MoreGreen Castle Man Charged With Five Felonies in Domestic Assault Case
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Green Castle man remains in custody after Adair County Prosecuting Attorney David Goring filed five felony charges June 9 alleging multiple acts of domestic assault. Clark Koesy, 39, of Green Castle, is charged in Adair County Case No. 26AR-CR00431 with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, second-degree domestic assault and two…
Read MoreSullivan County Pharmacy Celebrates with Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Information submitted by Rae Ashby, SCMH MILAN, Mo. — The Milan Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 11, to celebrate Sullivan County Pharmacy. Owned by Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, the pharmacy is located at 511 W. Third St. in Milan. The pharmacy opened in February 2025 and provides prescription services, pharmacist consultations…
Read More4-H and MU Extension Bring Farm-to-Table Education to Milan Summer School Students
Submitted by Avery Sayre Beginning May 22, 4-H Volunteer Avery Sayre and Youth Development Educator Hillary Robedeaux with the University of Missouri Extension, delivered a Farm to Table school enrichment program at Milan C-2 summer school. Over the course of five lessons, approximately 45 students in grades 4–6 participated each day, gaining a better understanding…
Read MoreGreentop Aldermen Approve Waste Plan Amendment, Metal Detector Purchase
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s solid waste plan and authorized the purchase of a metal detector during its regular meeting Thursday, June 4, at Greentop City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Sarah Crawford. Also attending were Mayor Pro-Tem Rob…
Read MoreSchuyler County Reports 1,048 Covered Jobs
Schuyler County reported 1,048 covered jobs and an average weekly wage of $860 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS County Employment and Wages report showed Schuyler County with 102 covered establishments in December 2025. The county’s average weekly wage was below the…
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