The Edina Sentinel
Lewistown Community Christmas Dinner Set for Dec. 25
Annual meal welcomes all; quilt raffle to benefit Ewing Nutrition Center By Echo Menges LEWISTOWN, Mo. — The annual Lewistown Community Christmas Dinner will once again bring food and fellowship to area residents on Christmas Day, Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Lewistown Firehouse. This long-standing tradition offers a free…
Read MoreLady Eagles Win Tri Rivers Classic Game Over Brookfield
By David Sharp Knox County took advantage of Brookfield fouls and turnovers for a 53-35 win in the first round of the 82nd Annual Tri-Rivers Classic tournament at Schuyler County. Knox County jumped out to a 14-11 lead on a Kennedy Parrish three ball at the first period buzzer. Kennedy Parrish led all scorers with…
Read MoreBrashear Boys Take Second Place at Novinger Tournament
By David Sharp Green City (3- 0) adjusted to the graduation of several four year starting boys basketball players by transitioning to a lane based power attack, downing Brashear 61-39 in the boys championship game of the 82nd Annual Novinger Tournament. Clancy Ballinger led all scorers with 27 Green City points. Zane Patterson hammered home…
Read MoreGorin Home Destroyed by Fire, Four Left Homeless
By Echo Menges GORIN, Mo. – Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 – A home in Gorin was destroyed by fire early Thursday morning, leaving four people and two pet dogs displaced just two weeks before Christmas. The family lost all of their possessions in the fire. Volunteer firefighters from the Gorin and Rutledge volunteer fire departments…
Read MoreRock Truck Driver Trapped in Wreckage After Violent Rollover
Jaws of Life Used to Free Driver From Crushed Truck Cab By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 – A rock truck driver from Greentop is lucky to be alive after a violent rollover crash in Knox County Tuesday afternoon. According to a witness, the fully loaded tractor-trailer was…
Read MoreRutledge Chapter OES Presents 50-Year Pin to Sister Janet Lee Ewing Deaton
Rutledge Chapter No. 343 Order of the Eastern Star honored Sister Janet Lee Ewing Deaton with a 50-year service pin during its regular communication Tuesday, Nov. 25. Members gathered for the milestone presentation, recognizing Deaton’s five decades of membership in the organization.
Read MoreHighway Patrol Reminds Drivers to Prepare for Winter Conditions
MSHP Press Release Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors. Before traveling, pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. Motorists may check…
Read MoreKnox County R-I Board of Education November Meeting Minutes
Submitted by Alex VanDelft, Superintendent DRAFT – November 18, 2025 – Members Present: Shelly Bugh, President; Kim Jansen Vice-President; Karisha Devlin, Secretary; Jason Doss, Treasurer; Marty Strange, Member; Carolyn Primm, Member. Absent: Matt Reel, Member. Administration Present: Sarah Setzer, Becky Barnhill, Melissa Vannoy, Alex Van Delft. Others in Attendance: Roberta Penn, Echo Menges- Edina Sentinel.…
Read MoreFFA Barnwarming Royalty Crowned
FFA BARNWARMING ROYALTY – Lewis County C-1 FFA King and Queen were Will VanMeter and Tegan Parrish. Submitted by FFA Advisor Angie Hamlin
Read MorePHYLLIS ANN MALLETT
Phyllis Ann Mallett, 62, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, at the Country Aire Retirement Center in Lewistown, Missouri. Phyllis was born January 4, 1963, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Donald Ray and Helen Louise Goodwin Parrish. She attended school in Baring, Missouri, before graduating from Knox County High School in…
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