The Edina Sentinel
Highland High School Holds Commencement
By David Sharp An estimated 53 graduates crossed the stage and received diplomas during the May 17, 2026 Graduation Ceremony at Highland HS. Superintendent John French and High School Principal Dr. Susan Rossmiller presided. Board of Education President Robert Reed Miller and members of the Board assisted presenting Diplomas. Brianna Reed was the Class of…
Read MoreEagles Send Six Entries to State from Sectional Meet
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Knox County turned in a strong day at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 track and field meet Saturday, May 16, at Centralia High School, qualifying six entries for the state meet. The top four finishers in each event advanced. Cooper Clair led the Eagles with sectional championships in both the 100-…
Read MoreKnox County High School Graduation Ceremony Held
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday afternoon, May 17, as Knox County High School honored the Class of 2026 during commencement exercises held in the high school gymnasium. The ceremony opened with the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” performed by Lisa Blake, followed by introductions from Superintendent Alex Van…
Read MoreSHARON LOUISE SCHLAPIA
Sharon Louise Schlapia was born on April 21, 1943, in Basin, Wyoming, to Albert Schlapia and Elizabeth Katherine Matisheck Schlapia. Due to divorce, Sharon grew up with two families. Her father, Albert married Delois Brock and together they had Sharon’s siblings: Janis Mizelle (and her son, Brian Mizelle), Phylis Swearingen, Florence Wilson, and Dan Schlapia.…
Read MoreRams Sweep Past Wild Tigers
By David Sharp Bradley University bound Gage Brownell turned in a one hit, 18 strikeout complete game performance on the mound, leading Schuyler County (19-3) to an 11-0 victory over Brashear/Novinger (10- 5) in non conference varsity baseball action at Brashear. The marquis matchup game took a sad turn when Schuyler County and Brashear/Novinger players…
Read MoreSheriff: ‘Hundreds’ of Hours Invested in Search for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges MEDIA: Video Interview YouTube Link Below EDINA, Mo. — 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 — Knox County Sheriff Carl Knoche said Friday that “hundreds” of man-hours have already been invested in the investigation into the disappearance of missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as multiple agencies continue working the case around…
Read MoreBaring Under 48-Hour Boil Order After Waterline Break
By Echo Menges BARING, Mo. — 6 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Water customers within the city limits of Baring are under a 48-hour boil order until approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, May 23, according to Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 Superintendent Gary Mallett. A waterline break caused a temporary water shutoff…
Read MoreSearch Underway for Missing Edina Woman
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Law enforcement agencies are investigating the disappearance of a missing Edina woman described by authorities as “very concerning.” Lindsey Watts, 35, of Edina was last seen Tuesday night, May 19, at approximately 11 p.m. by a family member after returning home to…
Read MoreKnox County Boys Dominate District Relays
Clair sweeps sprints at Class 1 District 3 meet GLASGOW, Mo. — Cooper Clair powered Knox County’s boys track team with a sprint sweep Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 1 District 3 meet at Glasgow High School. Clair won the boys 100-meter dash in 11.05 seconds and added a district title in the…
Read MoreHighland Collects Five District Titles at Class 2 District 3 Meet
SHELBINA, Mo. — Highland turned in a deep list of sectional qualifiers Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet at South Shelby High School. Chevie Sharpe led the Highland girls with two district championships, winning the 800-meter run in 2:22.43 and the 1,600-meter run in 5:22.45. Bailie Crist…
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