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Centennial Year Stirred Sullivan County With Speeches, Fireworks and Local Pride
By Mike Scott MILAN, Mo. — As the United States prepared to mark its 100th birthday in 1876, Sullivan County residents were already talking about more than a Fourth of July celebration. They were talking about memory, history, progress and how “Old Sullivan” should take its place in the nation’s Centennial year. Early that January,…
Read MoreAvery Sayre Selected as Summer Youth Program Associate Intern
Milan, Missouri — Avery Sayre, daughter of Jarred and Missy Sayre of Milan, is excited to serve as a Youth Program Associate Intern this summer. A 2025 graduate of Milan C-2 High School, Sayre is currently pursuing a degree in Agricultural Education with an emphasis in Teacher Certification at the University of Missouri– Columbia. Throughout…
Read MoreRetirement Reception Planned for Longtime Edina City Clerk Margaret Gibson
EDINA, Mo. — Friends, co-workers and community members are invited to celebrate the retirement of longtime Edina City Clerk Margaret Gibson during an open house Sunday, June 28. The City of Edina will host the retirement celebration from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Knox County Community Center in Edina. Gibson is retiring after more…
Read MoreKnox County Endowment Fund Launches with $5,000 Contribution from Northeast Power Cooperative
Community Foundation Press Release Edina, MO – A permanent investment in Knox County’s future is now underway with the establishment of the Knox County Endowment Fund, a new charitable endowment created through the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri. Built to grow alongside the communities it serves, the Knox County Endowment Fund…
Read MoreQueen City Board Approves CDBG Administrative Agreement
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Queen City Board of Aldermen accepted a professional administrative services agreement with the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission for a Community Development Block Grant program during a recent meeting at City Hall. Mayor John March called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. Aldermen Brenda Barnes, Lewis McBee, Shane Aldridge…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Approves Budget, Sets Tuition Rate
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education approved the district’s 2026-27 budget and handled several annual housekeeping items during its regular meeting June 17. The board met at 6 p.m. with President Jill Moncrief presiding. Board member Marti McGoldrick was absent. The board approved the agenda, minutes from the May 19 meeting,…
Read MoreSchuyler County Planned ‘Grand County Celebration’ for America’s Centennial
By Mike Scott LANCASTER, Mo. — In the spring of 1876, as the United States prepared to mark 100 years since the Declaration of Independence, Schuyler County residents were urged to make the nation’s birthday a countywide occasion. The call came through The Excelsior, which encouraged “all good citizens” to turn out for a Centennial…
Read MoreState Auditor Opens Investigation Into Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s Office has opened an investigation into the Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 at the request of State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin, the senator confirmed Thursday. “The issues with the governance of the water district appear to be complex enough to warrant…
Read MoreStay Cool at the Fair
Plan ahead to beat the heat. COLUMBIA, Mo. – Long walks, crowded midway lines and hours spent outdoors can turn a summer fair into a risky place during high heat. University of Missouri Extension health and safety specialist Karen Funkenbusch says a little planning can help fairgoers stay safe and enjoy the day. “It’s not…
Read MoreBees, Butterflies, Beetles & More: Happy Missouri Pollinator Week June 22-28
Native pollinating insects are a diverse group that includes bees of all sizes, flies, wasps, beetles, butterflies, and moths. Without them, life as we know it would cease to exist. The State of Missouri recently joined a growing list of entities acknowledging and educating others on the vital role of pollinators to life on earth,…
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