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MSHP Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrests
At approximately 3:42 a.m., on March 28, 2017, the Missouri State Highway Patrol executed a search warrant on a residence located at 713 West Dodson Street, Kirksville, Missouri. During execution of the search warrant officers located approximately three pounds of packaged methamphetamine, digital scales, smoking devices, and approximately one pound of Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM). MSM is…
Read MoreLCSO Arrest Ewing Man On Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
According to a press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on March 21, 2017, Shane M. Wieprecht, age 26, of Ewing, Missouri was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office after an incident in La Belle, Missouri. Mr. Wieprecht was arrested on one count of attempted burglary, a class E felony; one count…
Read MoreLewis County Man Arrested For Domestic Assault and Trespass
According to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on March 20, 2017, James L. Abell, age 33, of Hannibal, Missouri was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office after an altercation near Durham, Missouri. Mr. Abell was arrested on one count of Domestic Assault-2nd Degree, a class D felony and one count of Trespass-1st Degree, a…
Read MoreMan Arrested For Sex Charge
On March 23, 2017, Joseph R Ray, age 23, of Quincy, Illinois was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on one count of statutory sodomy in the 1st degree, an unclassified felony. Mr. Ray is alleged to have had sexual contact with a minor. This investigation was conducted by the sheriff’s office and the…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Rules in Favor of Neighbors United, Ameren Weighing Options
In a decision handed down today, March 28, 2017, in the case against the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) brought by Neighbors United Against the Mark Twain Transmission Line, the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Western District ruled the PSC did not have the authority to…
Read MoreBeverly Roberts Retiring From USB Following More Than Forty Years of Dedicated Service
Beverly Roberts will be retiring from United State Bank on March 31, 2017 after more than 40 years of service. Beverly started her career in bookkeeping in 1976. She later worked as a Loan Secretary, and then returned to Bookkeeping as head of the department. In 1983 she became Assistant Cashier. In 1999, Beverly…
Read MoreKen & Echo Show Podcast Tackles Cyber Safety, Sexting and Cyber Bullying Education for Adults
Echo & Ken are joined by Sgt. Eric Brown of the Missouri State Highway Patrol for this weeks podcast recorded on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at The Edina Sentinel office. Sgt. Brown is the Public Information Officer for MSHP Troop B. We examine protecting children from becoming victims of bullying (cyber and in-person) as well…
Read MoreRoberts Recognized for Years of Service
Larry Roberts was presented a plaque in recognition of 17 years of service on the Clarence City Board. It was presented by Jim Watson, Clarence Mayor, during the City meeting, Monday, March 13.
Read MoreFohey Optimistic About Cardinals Baseball Season
The South Shelby Cardinals, under Coach Brian Fohey, have two games under their belt this season. Although, the games didn’t go as Fohey would have liked, he feels that he has a very determined team, stating, “I see a group that is determined to work hard every day and do whatever is necessary to keep…
Read MoreBreaking News: Former Knox County Ambulance District Manager Makes Deal, Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Medicare Funds in Federal Court
By Echo Menges There has been much speculation since news of an open FBI investigation into stolen narcotics and money at the Knox County Ambulance District (KCAD) broke in December. On Wednesday, March 1, 2017, Russell James Hall, former Manager, was simultaneously charged (U.S.A. vs Russell Hall filed 3-1-17) and plead guilty to embezzling Medicare…
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