Regional Water System Proposed to Address PFAS, Capacity and Long-Term Costs
By By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group CANTON, Mo. — A proposal to develop a regional water system linking Canton, La Grange, Marion and Clark counties drew a large crowd Jan. 14 at the Lewis Street Playhouse, as water officials unveiled estimated costs, timelines and potential state and federal grant funding. The meeting, hosted by Consolidated Public…
Read MoreScotland County Girls Roll Over Brashear
By David Sharp Scotland County defense fueled several Lady Tiger runs on the way to a 60-27 win at Brashear. The January 8, 2026 varsity girls contest saw the visiting Lady Tigers shoot the ball and defend very well. Scotland County leaped to a 12-2 lead. Elle Hamlin scored with 2:52 in the game. Scotland…
Read MoreScotland County Boys Claim Win At Brashear
By David Sharp Scotland County staked out a five point lead during the opening moments of their non conference varsity boys game at Brashear and powered to a 67-48 win. Carter Clatt led three SC boys in double figures with 19 points. Scotland County caused turnovers with their size and defense. Brashear battled back within…
Read MoreRONALD RAYMOND “RON” HENKENIUS
Ronald Raymond “Ron” Henkenius, age 84, most recently of Pella, Iowa and formerly of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Comfort House in Pella, Iowa. The son of Raymond Albert and Clara B. (Klahs) Henkenius, Ron was born in Carroll, Iowa, on August 10, 1941. He grew up on his…
Read MoreMemphis Awarded Federal Grant to Demolish Blighted Properties
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The City of Memphis has been awarded a federal demolition grant to address slum and blight by tearing down a dozen uninhabited residential and commercial structures throughout the city. Memphis is one of five communities in the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission service area to receive funding through the program. Other recipients…
Read MoreFirst Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor
By Emily Bontrager The First Baptist Church in Memphis, Missouri welcomed its new senior pastor, Patrick Wilson, in December. Pastor Wilson and his wife, Donna, recently moved to the area and are excited to become part of the community. Pastor Wilson, 59, grew up in Emerson, Missouri, and graduated from Marion County R-II in 1984.…
Read MoreJEFFREY ALLEN REDDING
August 16, 1962 – January 4, 2026 Jeff Redding was born in Kirksville, Missouri and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 63. Jeff was blessed with a daughter, Camryn Redding of Phoenix, Arizona. He was the beloved son of Dianna (Ledford) Morgan and Ron of Lancaster, Missouri.…
Read MoreDONNA MAY (PRUNER) WELTE
June 12, 1949 – January 6, 2026 Donna May (Pruner) Welte, 76 of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joesph, Missouri. The daughter of John Eugene and Zelpha May (Ruggles) Pruner, she was born on June 12, 1949 in Centerville, Iowa. She…
Read MoreSchuyler County FFA Celebrates Season of Growth, Leadership
December 22,2025 By Madison Byrn The Schuyler County FFA chapter has enjoyed a productive season marked by community engagement, leadership development and national recognition. We are proud to share the following updates from our recent activities. Our annual fruit sale, held throughout August and September, was a tremendous success. We extend our sincere gratitude to…
Read MoreGreen City Faces Heat After Trash Piles Up, Employees Resign, and Complaints Rise
By by Stephanie Nau, Printed with permission from KTVO-TV, Channel 3 News GREEN CITY, MO — The issue began Dec. 9, when the Green City Board of Aldermen abruptly removed the city maintenance supervisor without a replacement ready, leaving no one to handle trash collection or disposal. The only other employee expected to do the…
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