Schuyler County Times
GERALDINE (BYRN) KIMMEL
Geraldine (Byrn) Kimmel, 93, of Memphis, TN (formerly of Queen City, MO) passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on June 10, 2026. Born January 13, 1933, in Schuyler County, MO, Geraldine was the daughter of Corbert and Laura (Davis) Byrn. On November 6, 1953, Geraldine was united in marriage to Keith…
Read MoreCAROL JEAN (GARRETT) SEAMSTER
September 22, 1945- June 16, 2026 Carol Jean (Garrett) Seamster, 80 of Queen City, Missouri, formerly of Downing, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. The daughter of Herbert “Red” Glen and Wilma June (Dalton) Garrett, she was born on September 22, 1945 in…
Read MoreQueen City Board Approves CDBG Administrative Agreement
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Queen City Board of Aldermen accepted a professional administrative services agreement with the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission for a Community Development Block Grant program during a recent meeting at City Hall. Mayor John March called the meeting to order at 6:29 p.m. Aldermen Brenda Barnes, Lewis McBee, Shane Aldridge…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Approves Budget, Sets Tuition Rate
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education approved the district’s 2026-27 budget and handled several annual housekeeping items during its regular meeting June 17. The board met at 6 p.m. with President Jill Moncrief presiding. Board member Marti McGoldrick was absent. The board approved the agenda, minutes from the May 19 meeting,…
Read MoreSchuyler County Planned ‘Grand County Celebration’ for America’s Centennial
By Mike Scott LANCASTER, Mo. — In the spring of 1876, as the United States prepared to mark 100 years since the Declaration of Independence, Schuyler County residents were urged to make the nation’s birthday a countywide occasion. The call came through The Excelsior, which encouraged “all good citizens” to turn out for a Centennial…
Read MoreGreentop Aldermen Approve Waste Plan Amendment, Metal Detector Purchase
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen approved an amendment to the city’s solid waste plan and authorized the purchase of a metal detector during its regular meeting Thursday, June 4, at Greentop City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Sarah Crawford. Also attending were Mayor Pro-Tem Rob…
Read MoreSchuyler County Reports 1,048 Covered Jobs
Schuyler County reported 1,048 covered jobs and an average weekly wage of $860 in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS County Employment and Wages report showed Schuyler County with 102 covered establishments in December 2025. The county’s average weekly wage was below the…
Read MoreState Fire Marshal Urges Caution With Fireworks As Missouri Prepares For Big Celebrations This Summer
Seasonal retailers may legally sell fireworks in Missouri from June 20 to July 10 JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians prepare for a summer filled with even more festivities and celebrations than usual – including the “America 250” commemoration and FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City area – the Division of Fire Safety is…
Read MoreBONETA VERLENE (ANDERSON) KERBY
September 23, 1932 – June 13, 2026 Boneta Verlene (Anderson) Kerby, 93 of rural Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Schuyler County Nursing Home in Queen City, Missouri. The daughter of Robert Edward Anderson and Reta Dell Speak, she was born on September 23, 1932 in rural Livonia, Missouri on…
Read MoreLancaster Fire & Rescue Fire Protection District Receives VFA Grant
By Ben Webster, Fire Program Supervisor, Missouri Dept. of Conservation The Lancaster Fire & Rescue Fire Protection District recently received funding awarded for this year’s Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grants. Equipment purchased by the grant include: One (1) Danko XL Skid Unit (300-gallon water/10-gallon foam). The Lancaster Fire District spent $18,400.00, and the Missouri department…
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