The Edina Sentinel
Lewis County C-1 FFA Members Attend National FFA Conference
Submitted by Angie Hamlin, Lewis County C-1 FFA Advisor Lewis County C-1 FFA Members attended the 98th National FFA Convention held November 1, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Macy Hamlin, Jackson Putnam and Denton Daggs were awarded the American FFA Degree at the National FFA Convention. The American Degree is the highest award an FFA member…
Read MoreGARY WESLEY CLARK
Gary Wesley Clark, a beloved figure in his community and a lifelong farmer, passed away on November 1, 2025, just days shy of celebrating his 75th birthday. Born in Kirksville, Missouri on November 4, 1950, Gary was the cherished son of Wesley and Geneva Clark, who have preceded him in death. He was also preceded…
Read MoreKnox County Audit Finds Two Areas for Improvement
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County’s latest financial audit shows the county’s finances in good shape overall, with no material weaknesses in internal controls, but auditors identified two statutory compliance issues and made two recommendations for improvement. The 2023 audit, released Nov. 3 by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, found the county’s books accurate…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Schools Earn Strong Marks In 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports
By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released its 2024-25 Annual Performance Reports (APR), giving a data-driven look at how public schools are performing across the state. For Northeast Missouri, the results are encouraging — every district remains fully accredited, and most continue to exceed state…
Read MoreLove Lives Here: Community Comes Together to Support Knox County Local Cancer Fund
Walk to Remember Raises Record Donations for Single Knox County Local Cancer Fund Event By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Local Cancer Fund’s Walk to Remember raised more than $16,000 to support Knox County residents battling cancer — marking the largest single fundraiser total in the organization’s history. The Walk to Remember…
Read MoreMiss Lewis and Clark County Pageants Held
The Miss Lewis & Clark, Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen and Miss Clark County’s Teen competitions were held Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Clark County Middle School gym. From left, Celia Medeiros was crowned Miss Lewis & Clark’s Teen; Ananya Senthil, Miss Lewis & Clark; and Darby Rollins, Miss Clark County’s Teen.
Read MoreOld Dog Learns New Trick
There were four gadwalls circling over the lake. It looked like they were going to drop into the middle of the lake at any moment. Because of that, I hit them hard with the duck call. I don’t know what I said to them—or what they thought I said—but instead of landing, three of them…
Read MoreEdina Postmaster Chris Harrison Retires
Edina, Mo. – After nearly 39 years of service to local United States Postal Service offices, customers, and residents, Edina Postmaster Chris Harrison is retiring. Harrison, a well-known USPS staffer, spent his last day on the job at the Edina Post Office on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. His official retirement date from USPS is expected…
Read MoreBaring Post Office Expected to Open Soon
Contractors worked on the Baring Post Office last week as anticipation of its reopening grew in the small town. The Edina Sentinel is awaiting official confirmation of the opening from the U.S. Postal Service and will report any updates as soon as they become available. The Baring Post Office has been closed since it was…
Read MoreMissing Person Search Leads to Homicide Investigation in Hurdland
By Echo Menges Law enforcement officials from agencies across the state and the FBI descended on a Hurdland residence last week in search of a missing person. According to Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche, investigators from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the Kirksville Police Department,…
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