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Clark County Boys Qualify Seven Entries for State Track Meet
MOKANE, Mo. — Clark County’s boys turned in a strong sectional performance Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 2 Sectional 2 track and field meet at South Callaway High School, qualifying seven entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Mason McDaniel led the Indians with three…
Read MoreClark County Student Malaki Phillips Receives NEMR Scholarship
Kahoka, MO — NEMR is pleased to announce Malaki Phillips of Clark County High School as a recipient of the 2026 NEMR Scholarship. Malaki was awarded a $500 scholarship in recognition of his achievements, commitment, and continued success as he prepares for the next step in his education. Each year, NEMR awards eight $500 scholarships—one…
Read MoreDraft Stip Lists $14.7 Million In Clark County Highway, Bridge Work
Clark County would see nearly $14.7 million in road and bridge construction work under MoDOT’s draft 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, along with five additional projects listed for scoping or preliminary design. The draft STIP, which covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, is available for public review and comment through June 5. Comments may be…
Read MoreCommencement Held for Clark County R-1 Class of 2026
Clark County R-1 High School held its commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 17, at the high school gymnasium with family, friends, and community members gathered to celebrate the graduating Class of 2026. The ceremony opened with the traditional processional, “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by Robert Dooley and the Clark County High School Band. Isabelle Brotherton,…
Read MoreSullivan County Health Department Appoints New Interim Administrator
The Sullivan County Health Department has appointed Kelli Hillerman as interim administrator of the agency. Hillerman began serving in the role May 1 and will officially assume the administrator position Aug. 1. The transition follows the planned retirement of longtime administrator Deborah Taylor, who served the agency and Sullivan County community for 19 years. Hillerman,…
Read MoreDraft STIP Lists $3.1 Million Sullivan County Resurfacing Project
Sullivan County would see a $3.119 million pavement resurfacing project and be included in a multi-county bridge rehabilitation project under MoDOT’s draft 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The draft STIP, which covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, is available for public review and comment through June 5. Comments may be submitted to MoDOT by calling…
Read MoreSevere Storms Bring Twin Tornadoes to Linn County
Submitted by Stephen Oertwig Two tornadoes spared Shafter’s school house May 16, but created havoc in northwest Linn County. National Weather Service survey crews confirmed two tornadoes tore across Linn County near Shafter leaving behind damaged barns, scattered debris, downed electric lines and snapped trees. NWS survey crews also confirmed a tornado near Chula in…
Read MoreDraft STIP Lists $3.1 Million In Scotland County Road, Bridge Work
Scotland County would see just over $3 million in highway and bridge construction work under MoDOT’s draft 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The draft STIP, which covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, is available for public review and comment through June 5. Comments may be submitted to MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT or emailing STIPcomments@ modot.mo.gov.…
Read More2026 Northeast Missouri Beekeepers Association Youth Beekeeping Scholarship Recipient
Peightyn Johnson, 10, of Revere, Missouri, was awarded the Northeast Missouri Beekeepers Association Youth Beekeeping Scholarship. The scholarship opportunity was released to the public in December 2024, and all youth (ages 8-18), in Lewis, Clark, Scotland, and Knox counties were eligible to apply. Peightyn Johnson is a 4th grader who loves learning new things and…
Read MoreScotland County Sends Seven Entries to State Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Scotland County turned in a strong sectional showing Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 track and field meet at Centralia High School, qualifying seven girls entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state. Matyson Buford led Scotland County with a sectional…
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