Schuyler County Times
Scotland County Rotary Meets
Justin Shearman, the new Missouri Department of Conservation Agent assigned to both Scotland and Schuyler Counties presented a program to the members of the Rotary Club of Scotland County on January 14, 2026. Agent Shearman is a 2013 graduate of Washington High School in Washington, Missouri. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 2015-2020.…
Read MoreNominations Open for Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence at Hospice of Northeast Missouri
Nominations are now open for the Gaber Founder’s Award for Excellence. The award was established in 2023 thanks to the generous donation by Drs. Ron and Elsie Gaber of Kirksville to the Hannibal Regional Foundation to support hospice services in northeast Missouri. The endowment created assists in recognizing hospice care workers and volunteers who go…
Read MoreMyFreeTaxes.com Available for Free Tax Filing through United Way
Hannibal, Mo. – In partnership with United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mark Twain Area is promoting My Free Taxes®, a free and secure online tax filing service for individuals and families who earned less than $89,000 in 2025. With no local VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites available in the five counties of…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Making Plans for 2026
I wrote last week about thinking of planning a fishing trip for 2026. I hope it at least got you thinking about getting out and enjoying the many opportunities God has provided us on this planet. Many, many years ago — perhaps 30 if not a little more — a friend, my dad and I…
Read MoreJEFFREY ALLEN REDDING
August 16, 1962 – January 4, 2026 Jeff Redding was born in Kirksville, Missouri and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 63. Jeff was blessed with a daughter, Camryn Redding of Phoenix, Arizona. He was the beloved son of Dianna (Ledford) Morgan and Ron of Lancaster, Missouri.…
Read MoreDONNA MAY (PRUNER) WELTE
June 12, 1949 – January 6, 2026 Donna May (Pruner) Welte, 76 of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Mosaic Life Care in St. Joesph, Missouri. The daughter of John Eugene and Zelpha May (Ruggles) Pruner, she was born on June 12, 1949 in Centerville, Iowa. She…
Read MoreSchuyler County FFA Celebrates Season of Growth, Leadership
December 22,2025 By Madison Byrn The Schuyler County FFA chapter has enjoyed a productive season marked by community engagement, leadership development and national recognition. We are proud to share the following updates from our recent activities. Our annual fruit sale, held throughout August and September, was a tremendous success. We extend our sincere gratitude to…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Now Is the Time to Make Plans for That 2026 Fishing Trip
Bond and Wayne’s friendship goes back to their days playing on the USC college football team. In the movie, Bond’s character works hard at maintaining the peace, but he also enjoys fly fishing for a huge salmon that lives in a particular stream near the town of Innisfree, Ireland. I know full well it’s just…
Read MoreNWS Storm Spotter Training Schedule and Locations
Storm Spotter Training in Edina on Jan. 27 By Echo Menges The National Weather Service St. Louis office has released the 2026 list of on-site and online storm spotter training opportunities. The training is a free offering to communities throughout the office’s coverage area, and everyone with an interest—especially those living in a severe-weather-prone region…
Read MoreNew Year’s Baby Arrives at Scotland Co. Hospital
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The first baby of the new year has arrived at Scotland County Hospital. Abel Drew Walton, son of Andrew and Rebecca (Whitmire) Walton of Hurdland, was born at 8:03 p.m. Jan. 7, 2026. He weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Abel was welcomed home by…
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