The Edina Sentinel
Second Judicial Circuit Hosts Presentation About Reaching Rural Grant Opportunity
By Echo Menges The Second Judicial Circuit, which includes Adair, Knox, and Lewis counties, hosted a morning meeting for community stakeholders about the Reaching Rural grant opportunity the team is competing for. The meeting was held at the Knox County Community Center in Edina on Sept. 17. Drug Court Judges Matt Wilson and Tom Redington…
Read MoreNew Edina VFD Water Tanker Truck Arrives
By Echo Menges Edina, Mo. – Edina Volunteer Fire Chief Martin Edwards and Assistant Fire Chief Tom Morgret are excited to announce the arrival of a new piece of equipment that significantly increases the amount of water available to volunteer firefighters when fighting fires, and is set to become the backbone of the department’s firefighting…
Read MoreLast Day to Register to Vote in Upcoming Election is October 9
By Echo Menges The last day to register to vote in the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election, which will include U.S., state and local races, and on proposed constitutional amendments – is next week on October 9. “We are open until 5:00 p.m. on October 9, if anyone wants to register on the last day,”…
Read More“It’s Been a Long Time Coming”
Bridge Named in Memory of the Late Ann Schmitz By Echo Menges Scotland County, Mo. – A small group of family, friends, and neighbors gathered on the newly built railroad crossing bridge on County Road 113 in rural Scotland County to honor the memory of the late Ann (Forrester) Schmitz Wednesday morning, Sept. 11, 2024.…
Read MoreSunshine Law Bench Trial Held, Hospital Argues Board Chair Had No Knowledge of Sunshine Law Requirements
By Echo Menges SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. – Big-city attorneys Lowell Pearson and Eric Packel went to work in Scotland County Circuit Court on Monday morning, Sept. 23, 2024. Pearson represented the interests of ousted former Scotland County Hospital CEO Dr. Randall Tobler and Packel represented the Scotland County Memorial Hospital District at the high-profile Sunshine…
Read MoreCameras in the Courtroom Hearing on 9-4-24 AUDIO and Supporting Court Documents
This Cameras in the Courtroom Hearing was held in Scotland County, Missouri on September 4, 2024 in the First Judicial Circuit with Judge Rick Roberts Presiding. The full audio of the hearing is available below. Read the story by clicking here: Hospital Attempst to Block Media Coverage of Sunshine Law Trial Supporting Documents for Cameras…
Read MoreHospital Attempts to Block Media Coverage of Sunshine Law Trial
Cameras in the Courtroom Request Granted by Judge By Echo Menges The First Amendment Clinic legal team has won the first of what could be a series of courtroom battles for the media to fully attend the upcoming Sunshine Law-focused bench trial to be held in Scotland County on Sept. 23 (Case No. 23SE-CC00015 –…
Read MoreKnox County Corn Festival Held in Edina
By Echo Menges The 2024 Knox County Corn Festival featured a slew of activities beginning Friday evening, Sept. 6, and ending Sunday afternoon, Sept. 9. This year’s festivities included a variety of entertainers, shows, contests, games, and an assortment of food. Good weather accompanied the event throughout the weekend. Friday evening, the festival opened with…
Read MoreJaws of Life Used to Extract Driver After Rock Truck Rollover
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. – Sept. 10, 2024 – One person was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover Tuesday morning on Highway 6 between Edina and Hurdland in rural Knox County. Emergency personnel from the Knox County Rescue Squad, Edina Volunteer Fire Department, Knox County Ambulance District, Missouri State Highway Patrol, and Missouri…
Read MoreMary Beth Offers Pretty Manicures and Pedicures in Edina
By Echo Menges After nearly a year in business, Mary Beth of Hurdland loves her job. When she first opened her business, she didn’t expect to like it so much. Bellacures opened at Hunter Beauty in Edina at the urging of Billie Hunter. “I had more business than I could handle on my own,” said…
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