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Royalty Reigns: Evan Jones, Emma Pitford, and Eden Kearse Take Top Titles
Evan Jones was crowned Miss Clark County at the Miss Clark County, Miss Clark County Teen, and Miss Lewis and Clark Teen competitions held on Saturday evening, September 21. Emma Pitford was named Miss Clark County’s Teen, and Eden Kearse was crowned Miss Lewis and Clark’s Teen. Jones not only took home the Miss Clark…
Read MoreGuiding the Flock: Rex Nelson Shares His Expertise as a Poultry Judge
By Emily Bontrager Ever since Rex Nelson was a little boy, he has loved birds. His love for birds took flight, and now he owns around 400 chickens, 200 peafowl, and 150 ducks. Rex’s hobby of raising birds started out with four ducks that his family purchased from a neighbor. “Somehow the button hit, and…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Wins 10 Awards at Missouri Press Convention
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — NEMOnews Media Group took home 10 awards in the 2024 Better News Contest, sponsored by the Missouri Press Association. The awards, recognizing work done in 2023, were presented at the 158th Annual Missouri Press Convention in Springfield. The Media in Kahoka earned three awards, including second place for Best Election Story and…
Read MoreSunshine Law Bench Trial Held, Hospital Argues Board Chair Had No Knowledge of Sunshine Law Requirements
By Echo Menges SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. – Big-city attorneys Lowell Pearson and Eric Packel went to work in Scotland County Circuit Court on Monday morning, Sept. 23, 2024. Pearson represented the interests of ousted former Scotland County Hospital CEO Dr. Randall Tobler and Packel represented the Scotland County Memorial Hospital District at the high-profile Sunshine…
Read MoreMissouri State Fair Recap Sullivan County 4-H Members
As the 2024 Missouri State Fair has come to an end lets celebrate our Sullivan County 4-H members who showed or exhibited. Harper planned to show two crossbred steers. Kaden and Ryland took their Hereford gilts and Spot boars, gilts and barrows. Liam brought his Spot gilts and barrows for contest. Memphis placed 6th with…
Read More“It’s Been a Long Time Coming”: Bridge Named in Memory of the Late Ann Schmitz
By Echo Menges Scotland County, Mo. – A small group of family, friends, and neighbors gathered on the newly built railroad crossing bridge on County Road 113 in rural Scotland County to honor the memory of the late Ann (Forrester) Schmitz Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, 2024. The occasion was bittersweet for the family and loved…
Read MoreThree Alumni Inducted into Milan C-2 Hall of Fame
Coach Duane Schnelle Milan C-2 Head Varsity Football Coach (1970-2000) 29 Years as Head Coach (Coached in North Central, NEMO, & Tri- Rivers Conference) 10x State playoff Appearances (‘75, ’82, ‘83, ‘85, ‘87, ’90, ‘92, ‘93, ‘94, ’99) 5x Quarter Final Appearances (‘75, ‘82, ‘92, ’93, ‘94) 3x State Semifinal Appearances (‘75, ‘92, ‘93) 1x…
Read MoreArea Volunteers Build 12 Baring Senior Housing Apartments in One Week
By Echo Menges Thanks to the organizational efforts of Weaverland Disaster Services and a team of Amish and Mennonite builders from throughout the area, the Baring Senior Housing complex is another step closer to completion. Beginning on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, builders started framing three four-unit buildings, aiming to build the shell of each structure…
Read MoreOld Settler’s Day: “A Day at the Races!”
By Emily Bontrager The 140th Old Settler’s Day celebration will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28, on the square in Kahoka, Missouri. This year’s theme is “A Day at the Races: A Tribute to Missouri Harness Racing.” Some events will take place before Saturday’s main celebration. The first will be the Old Settler’s Queen and…
Read MoreMac’s Super Saver Sold After 42 Years of Family Ownership
By Emily Bontrager For 42 years, Mac’s Super Saver has been a staple in the community. Mac’s Super Saver was owned and operated by Barb and Greg “Mac” McVeigh, who also co-owned a grocery store in LaGrange, Missouri. The family-owned grocery store opened in Kahoka, Missouri, on June 22, 1982. The McVeighs had a lot…
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