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Audrey Glass Celebrated For Half A Century Of Flight Instruction

 By Mike Scott  A little bit of aviation history was honored in Memphis on Sunday afternoon, June 30, as Audrey Glass, now 86 years old, was honored for serving as a Certified Flight Instructor for 50 continuous years. In those years, Glass has taught around 300 local pilots how to fly.  Flying is a tradition…

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Making The Scotland County Fair Great Again!

 By Emily Bontrager  The Scotland County Fair will kick off this year on Saturday, July 6, at the Scotland County Fairgrounds. The fair is packed with a variety of events for all spectators to enjoy! You do not want to miss out on the carnival, food, games, entertainment, and 4-H and FFA livestock shows!  Season…

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Six Palmyra Students Shine at MO Junior Rodeo Finals, Qualify for Nationals

 Six Palmyra Middle School students took part in the Missouri Junior Rodeo Finals in Carthage, Missouri, on May 16-17. The Missouri High School Rodeo Association is the state affiliate of the National High School Rodeo Association. These six students competed in the Junior High division.  According to the missourirodeo.com website, Junior High contestants compete in…

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Knox County Candidate Forum to be Held Wednesday, July 31

 By Echo Menges  The 2024 Knox County Candidate Forum will be held on Wednesday, July 31, at the Knox County Community Center in Edina at 6:30 p.m.  The forum will be moderated by KTVO Channel 3 News Anchor John Garlock and broadcast LIVE on KMEM 100.5 FM Radio. A video of the forum will be…

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 Ervin Boudreau Named Top Overall Winner in Missouri 4-H’s MOVE Program 

Kahoka, MO. – Missouri 4-H is proud to announce Ervin Boudreau as the top overall winner in this year’s MOVE program, both county and statewide! Ervin’s exceptional dedication, innovative approach, and outstanding achievements have set him apart in a highly competitive field, earning him this prestigious honor.  The Move Across Missouri program is designed to…

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Officer Rooster

 As many of you know, the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office was approved for a grant that covered the purchase and training of our K9 Rooster and training for Deputy Probst. Having a K9 on staff has brought a vital tool to this office to combat illegal drugs. K9 Rooster and Deputy Probst are consistently training…

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Fulk Retires After 17 Years at Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri

 By Emily Bontrager  A longtime employee of Exchange Bank of Northeast Missouri is retiring on June 30.  Joseph ‘Joe’ Fulk, 66, has worked at the Memphis branch for 17 years. He is currently the Executive Vice President, Memphis Branch Manager, and a Senior Loan Officer.  Fulk grew up in Scotland County and graduated from Scotland…

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Donation to Milan Summer Leagues

 NEMR Gives $1,000 Donation to Milan Baseball and Softball Summer Leagues – Pictured is the Milan Marigolds, a middle school team. The money helps buy team shirts and equipment. NEMR has given a total of $7,000 to this year’s summer recreation leagues in the communities they serve. Back Row: Vanessa Baez, Bailee Henry, Dawn Stanczak,…

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LaFavers to be Honored as Green City Parade Marshals

 Submitted by Silvia Christen  The Green City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Ronald and Edna LaFaver as the Grand Marshals of the 2024 July 4 Celebration. Speaking with the LaFavers will quickly confirm that their generation worked harder, played harder, and prayed harder than many today can fully appreciate.  Ronald LaFaver is originally…

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Palmyra City Council Discusses Hail Damage, Infrastructure Projects

 The Palmyra City Council convened at 7 p.m. on June 20, 2024, in the Palmyra Council Chambers. Mayor Alan R. Adrian presided over the meeting, which began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Council members in attendance included Clay Thornburg, Earl Meyers, Pam Behring, Brock Fahy, Zach Jones, and Steve Bland. Also present were Brent Abell,…

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