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Drought Impacts Hay Shortage, Producers Looking for Options at Greenly Field Day on August 7th
By Echo MengesArea farmers and cattleman are bracing for a drastic hay shortage, several of whom are already feeling the effects of, which is being attributed to an exceptionally long winter compacted by an exceptionally dry summer. “Going back clear to last year, we had a pretty short hay crop in 2017. The winter of…
Read MoreKnox County Elementary School and Other School Supply Lists Available Online
Parents from local schools have a new tool in their back-to-school bag of tricks this year as all of their school’s supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com. With just one or two clicks, parents can find their child’s exact supply list and then click right over to pre-filled shopping carts on Target, Walmart, Office Depot,…
Read MoreMissouri 2018 Tax Free Weekend August 3-5
Shoppers in and around the State of Missouri will be doing their school shopping August 3, 4 and 5 in 2018 during the state tax holiday, which eliminates state sales tax for various items. Some cities and counties across the state have increased their chance to pull in more customers by eliminating local taxes…
Read MoreAll Things 146th Annual Hurdland 4th of July Celebration
The 146th Annual Hurdland 4th of July Celebration was an event to remember! The two-day Independence Day celebration is the oldest/longest running 4th of July celebration in Northeast Missouri, according to organizers, which continues to be a homecoming for Knox County natives. Keep scrolling down for links to videos and oodles of photos throughout the…
Read More146th Annual Hurdland 4th of July Celebration Schedule
See the full schedule for the Hurdland 4th of July Celebration on July 3 and 4, 2018 here!
Read MoreMaywood Brothers Arrested For Attempted Burglary
DAVID J. SCHMIDT & DANIEL O. SCHMIDT On July 1, 2018, members of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested David J Schmidt, age 21, of Maywood, Missouri and Daniel O Schmidt, age 19, of Maywood, Missouri on one count of attempting to commit burglary in the 2nd degree, a class E felony. This arrest stems…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Urges Caution with Fireworks as July Fourth Holiday Approaches
Public fireworks shows provide the best sights and are safest JEFFERSON CITY – Ask Missourians for examples of potentially dangers fireworks and sparklers would not rank high on the list. But sparklers – which burn at over 1,200 degrees and are often handled by children – are one of the leading causes of fireworks injuries…
Read MoreSummer Heat Safety from the MO Department of Public Safety
Following record-breaking heat in May, Missouri prepares for Summer Weather Safety Week, June 18-24 Average daily temperatures in May were warmest on record for state of Missouri JEFFERSON CITY – As Missouri closes the books on a record hot May, the National Weather Service, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Public Safety are promoting Missouri…
Read MoreHeartland Community Church Ground Breaking This Sunday
Heartland Community Church is pleased to announce the ground breaking ceremony for our new church building at 101 Nations Boulevard, Bethel, Missouri. We look forward to more effectively serving families and individuals in Heartland and surrounding communities through this new facility. For almost 22 years, we have held church services in the Heartland Christian Academy school…
Read MoreHere We Go Again – Another Building Deemed Dangerous on the Edina Town Square VIDEOS
The Edina Town Square has taken center stage again, after another historic building has been deemed dangerous by the Edina Police Chief. Chief Ryan Bishop was on hand Tuesday morning, March 27, 2018, overseeing the closure of public parking and and a section of sidewalk on Edina’s South Main Street and a portion of East…
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