Schuyler County Times
MSHP To Increase Patrols Over Thanksgiving Weekend
Information provided by MSHP The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to expect heavier-than-normal traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Wednesday and Sunday afternoon and evening are typically the most congested times, and drivers should prepare for delays. The 2025 Thanksgiving counting period runs from…
Read MoreSchuyler County R-I Earns 79.5% on State Report, Maintains Accreditation
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Schuyler County R-I School District. The district earned 79.5 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation under the Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The results show strong attendance, graduation…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Honors Veterans With Patriotic Assembly
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — Schuyler R-1 Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a heartfelt assembly on Nov. 11, drawing community members, students and honored guests together in a celebration of service and sacrifice. Veterans and their spouses were welcomed with coffee and refreshments prior to the program, which was organized by teacher Ryan Kaden. The assembly…
Read MoreJERRY RICHARD ANDERSON
April 6, 1952 – November 14, 2025 Jerry Richard Anderson, 73 of Downing, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. The son of Max Richard and Anna Louise (Anderson) Anderson, Jerry was born on April 6, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. He attended and graduated in…
Read MoreChristmas in Novinger Set for November 22
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers can prepare for the annual Christmas in Novinger event on Saturday, Nov. 22, when three shopping locations will offer a full day of browsing, gift-buying and seasonal festivities. Organizers say the long-running community tradition continues to draw visitors from across the region and serves as a kickoff to the…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Canada Goose Season Reopens
I am a waterfowler hunter — so much so that I would rather be hunting ducks this week than whitetail deer. Everyone has a favorite, and judging by how many side‑by‑sides and four‑wheelers are at the convenience stores and how few boats are loaded down with decoys, I must be in the minority. Prior to…
Read MoreApplegate Represents Schuyler County at State Cross Country Championships
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Schuyler County’s Asher Applegate proudly represented the Rams at the MSHSAA Class 1 State Cross Country Championships, held Nov. 7–8 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia. Applegate finished the 5K course in 18:51.9, competing among more than 170 of Missouri’s top small-school runners. The senior’s performance placed him solidly…
Read MoreEDGAR LEE BERRY
May 2, 1946 – November 3, 2025 Edgar Lee Berry, 79, of rural Glenwood, Missouri passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 unexpectedly at his home. Ed was born on May 2, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of Alfred Edgar “Buzz” and Elinor Muriel (Kaster) Berry. He attended and graduated from Queen City High School…
Read MoreSchuyler and Knox County Students Help Missouri 4-H Hippology Team Place Eighth Nationally
Schuyler County’s own Adalyn Sevits, and Knox County’s Hailey Luthenauer each played a key role as a member of the Missouri 4-H State Hippology Team, which earned an impressive 8th place overall at the Eastern National Livestock Exposition and 4-H Roundup held November 8, 2025, in Louisville, Kentucky. The team competed against more than 30…
Read MoreKnox Co. Downs Rams In District Football Contest
By David sharp Isaac Shahan picked off three Schuyler County passes including two pick six returns for a touchdown during a 72-0 win over the Rams (2-8) during Class 1, District 8 playoff football at Knox County. The Eagles (10-0) clinched at least a tie for the best overall football season in terms of wins…
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