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Construction Progresses At The Sullivan County Health Department
Sullivan County Health Department is pleased and excited with the progress of our Expansion/Renovation Project, despite the rain we have had in the last couple of months. As of this week the 1200 sq. ft. addition is almost completely enclosed, other than windows, doors, and shingles. We have a few dry days in the forecast,…
Read MoreHighland High School Holds Commencement Ceremony
By David Sharp An estimated 62 seniors received diplomas during the May 24, 2024 Lewis County C-I Schools High School Graduation ceremony. Superintendent John French and High School Principal Dr. Susan Rossmiller presented diplomas along with School Board President Robert Reed Miller and members of the Board. Director Nathan Sparks led the Highland HS Band.…
Read MoreWater Replacement Project
Kahoka’s water line replacement project got underway for 2024 last week, starting on West Chestnut at North Washington and extending west to Martin Street. The entire 2024 project will install 13 blocks of new 8-inch pipe. Pictured above: City workers dig the trench using one of the city’s new excavators, and lay sections of pipe.…
Read MoreScotland County R-1 High School Class of 2024
The Scotland County High School Class of 2024 celebrated with a graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in the high school gymnasium as family, friends, and faculty gathered to honor the accomplishments of the graduating seniors. The ceremony began with the traditional entrance of the graduates to the familiar strains of “Pomp & Circumstance,”…
Read MoreShoes From The Heart at Milan Schools
Our school district has recently received a wonderful opportunity for some of our students that might be in need of shoes. Smithfield has partnered with a group known as “Shoes From the Heart”. “Shoes from the Heart,” mission is dedicated to supporting children within our community, region, and nation during times of need, always striving…
Read MoreSchuyler Defeats Putnam… District Champions Once Again!
By Sara Smith By all accounts, the Rams and Lady Rams have had a pretty successful year when it comes to team competition. During each season of sport, a team has won a championship, and all of the team sports have competed in the district championship game. It all started in the fall, when the…
Read MoreGraduation Ceremony Held for KCHS Class of 2024
By Echo Menges The Knox County High School Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024, in the high school gymnasium. This year’s addresses were given by Angelwolf Perez, Senior Class Secretary, and Abigail Becker, Senior Class President. The high school choir performed the song “I Am Still Your Dreamer”…
Read MoreYoung Knox County Team Has Strong Showing At State
By David Sharp The MSHSAA Class 1 Track Championships, held May 17-18, 2024 are in the books. Newtown Harris captured the second place team championship. Knox County freshman Adison Strong won the seventh place medal in the girls long jump. Mound City won the Class 1 boys Team championship with 45 points. Newtown Harris took…
Read MoreClark County Second In Class 2
Clark County High School showcased remarkable talent at the Class 2 State Championships, held Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City. Kaden Hamner dominated the sprints, securing first place in the 100, 200, and 400-meter dashes. Mason McDaniel also excelled, finishing third in the 3200-meter run and fourth in the 1600-meter run. Hamner set a new…
Read MoreIndians Win District Title
By Mike Scott The Clark County Indian won the Class 3 District 7 tournament in convincing fashion, blowing out Highland 15-0 in three innings, and overcoming a late-season improving Palmyra Panther team. Clark County was slated to host the tournament, but less than an inning into Monday’s opener between South Shelby and Highland, the skies…
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