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Patriot’s Service Remembered With Marker Dedication: Scotland County honors Revolutionary War veteran Richard Gale Sr.
MEMPHIS, Mo. — More than two centuries after a teenage soldier from New York first answered the call to serve a nation not yet born, his story was lifted again Friday afternoon in Scotland County. A Revolutionary America marker honoring Pvt. Richard Gale Sr., believed to be the only Revolutionary War veteran buried in Scotland…
Read MoreScotland County Graduates Class of 2026
MEMPHIS, Mo. — Scotland County R-1 High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during commencement exercises Sunday, May 17, in Memphis. The ceremony opened with “Pomp and Circumstance,” performed by the Scotland County R-1 Concert Band under the direction of Ben Oliver. Class President Zada Ketchum welcomed family, friends, faculty and community members, saying graduation…
Read MoreDraft STIP Lists Route N Work, Several Future Schuyler County Projects
Schuyler County would see one construction project and several potential future bridge, culvert and roadway projects 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…
Read MoreSchoonover, Oliver Advance to State for Schuyler County
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Schuyler County qualified two athletes for the state track and field meet Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 meet at Centralia High School. Mason Oliver won the boys long jump with a leap of 6.64 meters. Deacon Schoonover advanced in two throwing events, placing second in the discus…
Read MoreRams Sweep Past Wild Tigers
By David Sharp Bradley University bound Gage Brownell turned in a one hit, 18 strikeout complete game performance on the mound, leading Schuyler County (19-3) to an 11-0 victory over Brashear/Novinger (10- 5) in non conference varsity baseball action at Brashear. The marquis matchup game took a sad turn when Schuyler County and Brashear/Novinger players…
Read MoreSchuyler County Circuit Clerk’s Office Receives State Funding
Summer Nelson, Schuyler County circuit clerk, applied for and was awarded $12,772.50 in Special Assistance Funding from the state of Missouri to preserve records and increase storage space in the Schuyler County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Nelson said she made the application because “record storage has always been a problem in our courthouse due to space…
Read MoreSheriff: ‘Hundreds’ of Hours Invested in Search for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges MEDIA: Video Interview YouTube Link Below EDINA, Mo. — 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 — Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche said Friday that “hundreds” of man-hours have already been invested in the investigation into the disappearance of missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as multiple agencies continue working the case around…
Read MoreBaring Under 48-Hour Boil Order After Waterline Break
By Echo Menges BARING, Mo. — 6 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Water customers within the city limits of Baring are under a 48-hour boil order until approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, May 23, according to Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 Superintendent Gary Mallett. A waterline break caused a temporary water shutoff…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to…
Read MoreMaple Lawn Auxiliary Holds Meeting
April 30, 2026 — The Maple Lawn Auxiliary held its regular monthly meeting at 1:30 pm April 30, 2026, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in the private dining room. Ten members answered rollcall with their response to “Have you ever ridden in a rumble seat?”. The gem of the day was a quote by Ann…
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