The Edina Sentinel
Aponte Begins Child Support Enforcement Role
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Prosecutor’s Office has welcomed a new staffer, with Caleb Aponte beginning his role April 10, 2026, as child support enforcement attorney serving Missouri’s 1st and 2nd judicial circuits. The position also brings the relocation of the child support enforcement office from Adair County to Knox County.…
Read More2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only…
Read MoreBrashear Wild Tigers Down Cardinals
By David Sharp Cade Erwin struck out ten South Shelby batters and drove in two Wild Tiger runs for an 8-1 win over South Shelby (1-4) during the third place game of the April 11, 2026 South Shelby Baseball Tournament. Brashear scored twice in the first inning. Cole Erwin and Cade Erwin doubled in runs.…
Read MoreChevie Sharpe Signs With John Wood CC Women’s Basketball
By David Sharp Highland senior Chevie Sharpe followed her heart when she chose John Wood Community College to continue her academic and athletic career. The Lady Cougar district champion basketball player signed a National Letter of Intent to attend John Wood CC and play basketball in an April 17, 2026 scholarship signing ceremony at Highland…
Read MoreRams Toss No Hit Shutout at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Gage Brownell fired the first five and two thirds innings for Schuyler County (11-2), leading the Rams to a 7-0 Lewis and Clark baseball win over Knox County (1-6) during April 16, 2026 play at Schuyler County. Gage Brownell struck out 13 Knox County batters along with going 1-3 with a fifth…
Read MoreAMANDA JO FAGAN
Amanda Jo Fagan, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2026 in Osage Beach, Missouri. She was born April 30, 1984 in St. Joseph, Mo. She is the daughter of Gary and Janet (Clouser) Fagan. She was welcomed home by her big brother Jason. Amanda began her education at Maysville R-1 and graduated from…
Read MoreBarbecue Competition Grand Champions
Rich Alexander of Wentzville and Shawn Campbell of O’Fallon, members of STL–High on the Hog, display their grand champion prize cutting board after winning the Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ competition Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Edina Town Square. Friday’s opening night activities were canceled, but the competition and vendors continued Saturday. The…
Read MoreDrones Aid in Search for Missing Juvenile
KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — A coordinated search effort involving multiple agencies led to the safe recovery of a missing juvenile Wednesday morning, April 15, west of Baring. The search began at approximately 9:30 a.m., with responders working to locate the child. The Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted in the effort, deploying two drones to help…
Read MoreVacant House Destroyed by Fire
By Echo Menges KNOX COUNTY, Mo. — A vacant home on State Highway EE was destroyed by fire Tuesday evening, April 14, after multiple volunteer fire departments responded to the scene. The call was dispatched at 6:49 p.m. to the residence at 50654 State Highway EE. Firefighters from the Baring, Rutledge and Edina volunteer fire…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and…
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