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Commission Appoints Interim Sheriff
By Echo Menges The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has been under the administration of Knox County Coroner Alan Rimer since February 24, 2023, when former Sheriff Allen Gudehus resigned from his post and vacated the elected position. On Monday morning, March 20, the Knox County Commission appointed Carl Knoche as the Interim Sheriff. Sheriff Knoche…
Read MoreClark County Designated Missouri’s Newest Agri-Ready Designated County
KAHOKA, MO – Clark County has taken action to support agricultural development, education and economic growth and has received Agri-Ready County Designation by Missouri Farmers Care (MFC), a coalition of more than 40 leading Missouri agricultural groups. Through the Agri-Ready County Designation program, MFC identifies counties that create an environment conducive to agricultural opportunity which…
Read MoreScotland County Coach Accepts Knox County R-I Assistant Principal Job
By David Sharp The Knox County R-I School District has announced on Social Media that current Scotland County R-1 Head Football and Track Coach Troy Carper has accepted the Grades 6-12 Principal position at Knox County. Troy Carper replaces current Assistant Principal Keith Gudehus who is retiring at the end of the school year. Keith…
Read MoreWildcat Senior Works From Water Carrier To Scholarship College Football Player
By David Sharp Milan Wildcat Class 1 All State place kicker Christian Chaparo has signed a National Letter of Intent to play football at Graceland University at Lamoni, Iowa. The signing took place on February 22, 2023 at Milan High School witnessed by Coaches and Administrators, teammates, students, family, Media and community members. The signing…
Read MoreColon Cancer Awareness Month: Community Activities Planned at Hospital
By Alisa Kigar, SCH Communications Specialist March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States that affects both men and women. Unlike most cancers, colorectal cancer is often preventable with screening and highly treatable when detected early. With early detection, colon cancer has a 90%…
Read MoreKarhoff Retires After Over 40 Years as Knox County Collector
By Echo Menges Edina, MO – Lifelong Knox County resident Brent Karhoff officially retired from his office as Knox County Collector on Friday, March 3, 2023. Brent Karhoff began his service on January 10, 1983, after being appointed to the position by the Governor. Karhoff succeeded Gerald Foreman. “The position was coming available, and I…
Read MoreKnoche to be Appointed to Knox County Sheriff’s Seat Next Week
By Echo Menges The Knox County Commission is expected to appoint La Grange Police Chief Carl Knoche as interim Knox County Sheriff on Monday morning, March 20, to fulfill the seat until the special election is held on Tuesday, April 4. “That’s the plan,” said Knox County Presiding Commissioner Les Cardwell. “But we don’t know…
Read MoreNew Milan C-2 Activities Director
The Milan C-2 Board of Education selected MR. CHED HURLEY to serve as the ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR for the 23-24 School Year. Mr. Hurley has been a coach at the Milan C-2 School District for four (4) years – primarily as the Head HS Girls Basketball Coach; while also serving as Head HS Softball Coach, Head…
Read MoreSullivan County Commission Meeting Minutes
Tuesday February 14, 2023 – The Sullivan County Commission met with Presiding Commissioner Chris May, District #1 Commissioner Rye Page, District #2 Commissioner Michael Williams, and County Clerk Rachael Hall. Also present was Greg Liebhart, Road & Bridge Foreman. PRIOR MINUTES – Minutes from the February 7th meeting was presented. District #1 Commissioner Page made…
Read MoreMissouri Sunshine Law Top Ten Things to Know
The following list was published by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office via ago.mo.gov 1. When in doubt, a meeting or record of a public body should be opened to the public. 2. The Sunshine Law applies to all records, regardless of what form they are kept in, and to all meetings, regardless of the manner…
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