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Marge Ward Welcomes Visitors for 100th Birthday
By Echo Menges RUTLEDGE, Mo. — Family, friends and neighbors gathered Friday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Rutledge Community Center to celebrate a milestone few reach — Marge Ward’s 100th birthday. Ward officially turned 100 on Dec. 21, but the celebration came a day early, filling the community center with conversation, laughter and a steady…
Read MoreBOBBY G. TRUEBLOOD
Kahoka, Missouri 1933 – 2025 Bobby G. Trueblood was born on January 7, 1933, to the late Glenn and Margaret (Finch) Trueblood in Ottumwa, Iowa. He passed from this life on December 22, 2025, in the Clark County Nursing Home, Kahoka, Missouri, at the age of 92 years and 11 ½ months. Bob was a…
Read More2025 Year in Review: January through June
January through June January 2025 Several Scotland County elected officials took their oath of office on December 29, 2024. The first baby of the New Year was born at Scholand County Hospital. Macie Autumn was born at 10:54 a.m. Payton Miller received the DAR Good Citizens Award. The driving while intoxicated criminal case against Scotland…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Caring Communities Partners with Salvation Army for Second Annual Bell Ringing Campaign in Scotland County
Northeast Missouri Caring Communities Partners with Salvation Army for Second Annual Bell Ringing Campaign in Scotland County Northeast Missouri Caring Communities (NEMOCC) is a proud partner of the Salvation Army in Scotland County’s efforts to raise money through the annual bell ringing campaign. Scotland County retains 80% of funds to assist residents in need. During…
Read MorePAMA Adopt A Child Program Helps 111 Area Children This Year
Written by: Susan Schwanke, Adopt A Child Coordinator for PAMA Once again, the Palmyra and Philadelphia area got to experience small-town generosity at its finest through the Palmyra Area Ministerial Alliance’s Adopt A Child program. This program has been actively helping families in our area for almost 40 years. It was started on Main Street…
Read MoreRhonda J. Plunkett
Rhonda J. Plunkett, 75, of Philadelphia, MO passed away at 12:25 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2025, at home in Philadelphia, MO. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2025, at the Nelsonville Assembly of God Church in Nelsonville, MO. Pastor Isiah Jesch will officiate. Friends and Family are invited to…
Read MoreWyatt John Henry Poppe
June 1, 1996-December 14, 2025 Wyatt was born June 1, 1996, in Leavenworth, KS to Tony L. and Kathleen R. Vanderstaay Poppe. Wyatt attended school at Pleasant Ridge and graduated from Pleasant Ridge High School in 2014. After high school Wyatt earned an Associate Degree from Barton County Community College. James Pantle and Hunter James…
Read MoreBeverly Robertson
Beverly Robertson, 77, of Palmyra, MO passed away at 2:51 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel of Palmyra, MO. Pastor Jimmy Baker and Pastor Eric Anderson will officiate. Burial will…
Read MoreEdina Man Walking Home Attacked by Dog
By Echo Menges Edina, Mo. – Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 – An Edina man was taken by ambulance Friday night after he was allegedly attacked by a dog near the C&R Market in Edina. According to the 31-year-old victim, whose name is not being released, the dog attacked him as he was walking home from…
Read MoreVIRGINIA ANN (HYDE) BERTRAM
Virginia Ann (Hyde) Bertram, age 83 of Gorin, Missouri, passed away on December 24th, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born January 26, 1942, to Hollis and Nellie (Smith) Hyde. On August 11, 1963, Virginia was united in marriage to Frederick Nelson Bertram. Fred and Virginia were blessed with 55 years of marriage…
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