AREA NEWS
Murphy Honored by Scotland Co. Hospital
Congratulations to Samantha Murphy, RN, the May Spirit of SCH winner at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. Sam is a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional and she currently wears many hats. She is the Clinic Informatics Analyst RN, Dr. Davis’ Primary Nurse, Immunization/Vaccine Coordinator and works PRN in OB delivering babies! Here’s what her…
Read MoreSchuyler County Student Asher Applegate Receives NEMR Scholarship
NEMR is proud to announce Asher Applegate of Schuyler County High School as a recipient of the 2026 NEMR Scholarship. Asher was awarded a $500 scholarship in recognition of his dedication, achievements, and promising future ahead. Each year, NEMR awards scholarships to graduating seniors throughout its service area as part of the company’s commitment to…
Read MoreRams Ride Pitching, Big Innings Through Strong Late-Season Stretch
Schuyler County put together one of its strongest stretches of the spring behind dominant pitching, big offensive innings and steady defense, picking up wins over Green City, Westran and Northeast. The Rams were in control from start to finish in two of the victories, then showed they could win a tighter game in the third.…
Read MoreOliver, Schoonover Win District Titles For Schuyler County At Class 2 District 3 Meet
SHELBINA, Mo. — Schuyler County came away with three district championships Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet at South Shelby High School. Mason Oliver won the boys long jump with a mark of 6.41 meters, while Deacon Schoonover swept Schuyler County’s throwing titles. Schoonover won the boys…
Read MoreGardner Musing
Hope everyone’s week was a good one. On May 18, the Heritage Seekers Program will be presented by Sam Bross. The program will be on L.N. Bross Ancestors when they first arrived in Palmyra and the contributions, they made to help Palmyra grow. Sam will also share some of the L.N. Bross’s story of World…
Read MoreQU is Honored to House The Reggitano Collection
QUINCY, Ill. – Quincy University’s Brenner Library is honored to house the Riggitano Collection, which encompasses the Quincy University career of alumnus Giovanni Riggitano, as well as the lives of his sisters while they lived in Quincy in the early 1900s. Giovanni Riggitano, also known as John Riggitano Prevost, was the paternal grandfather of Pope…
Read MoreCrime Laboratory Division Director Brian K. Hoey to Retire
Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following retirement. Mr. Brian K. Hoey will retire June 1, 2026, after 33 years of dedicated service. Mr. Hoey joined the Patrol on January 1, 1993, as a criminalist in the DNA Profiling Section. He transferred to the Serology Section on April…
Read MoreKnights of Columbus Host Last Blood Drive at Msgr. Farischon Hall
PALMYRA MO — On May 4, 2026, Chairman Chuck Wigle informed a group of knights gathered at Msgr. Farischon Hall that the event would mark the final blood drive hosted by the organization. Wigle, who has served as chairman for 20 years, explained that the Red Cross had informed him that blood drives are no…
Read MoreTaylor News
By Cindy Griesbaum It is very hard to believe that it is that time of the year that schools will be letting out for the Summer. What a beautiful weekend it was for Mother’s Day this past weekend. The sun shined, temps were wonderful, hope all your mothers had a wonderful weekend. With the weather…
Read MoreArea Youth Earn SMQA Certification Through Hands-On Training
Sixteen youth from three northeast Missouri counties earned Show Me Quality Assurance (SMQA) certification during a training held April 28, 2026, in Lewis County. The SMQA program prepares youth livestock exhibitors to demonstrate ethical decision-making, animal care, food safety, and responsible livestock management practices. The evening began with all participants learning about the Six Pillars…
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