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Questions Remain As Quincy Man Charged For Endangering the Welfare of A Child
A Quincy man has been charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child-1st Degree, First Offense, No Sexual Contact after a bizarre string of events led officers to discover an injured, underage female in his motel room. According to court documents, Jacob Michael Almeter, 27, of Quincy, Illinois was charged with the Class D Felony…
Read MoreAg Truck Rolls Over, Dumps Load Near Clarance
At approximately 9:00am on Friday, June 9, 2017, a one truck accident left one lane of eastbound Hwy 36 closed for a time. A semi hauling what appeared to be animal feed overturned just east of Clarence, just past the Old Hwy 36 entrance near the Chinn Feed Mill. Pictured below is a cleanup crew loading the spilled…
Read MoreKnox County Relay for Life Fishin’ for a Cure Schedule for Friday, June 9
Teams, Food and Fundraising The Friends Team will be serving Walking Taco’s. “Come to our FISHIN’ hole and fill up!” is their motto. Connectors for a Cure will be serving Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs, Chips, drinks and Cookies. Their fundraiser is lawn and patio ornaments for sale. The Money Changers are serving mouth-watering and refreshing…
Read MoreEdina City Wide Yard Sale Map for Saturday, June 10
Here is the map of Edina with locations of City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, June 10, 2017.
Read MoreLocal Nonprofit Needs Your Support
Industrial Opportunities in Kahoka, MO needs your support. The concrete pad outside their front door and several sections of the concrete parking area are badly cracked and need to be replaced/improved. The improvements will include a ramp and a handrail. Sara Allen, the manager, is currently accepting bids for the repairs. Your tax-deductible donation will…
Read MoreAthens Park Receives Gift of A Cannon
Athens Park Receives Gift of A Cannon By Kevin Fox Thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Athens group, the Battle of Athens State Historic Site now has a cannon on permanent display. According to Battle of Athens Site Superintendent Jerry Toops, “This 1841 Napoleon style cannon is close to what they (State Guards)…
Read MoreATXI and Northeast Power seek landowner feedback on the Mark Twain Transmission Project
Press Release from ATXI and NE Power New route options identified for Adair County PALMYRA, Mo. (June 5, 2017) – Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI), Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) and Ameren Missouri are requesting input from landowners on the proposed new route for the Mark Twain Transmission Project, a 345,000-volt transmission…
Read MoreChild Accidentally Stabs Self in Stomach
According to the Knox County Sheriff Robert Becker, on Thursday morning, June 1, 2017, a two-year-old child accidentally stabbed them self in the stomach at a home on North McCoy Street in Knox City. The child was trying to cut an apple with a paring knife when the knife slipped and the child plunged it…
Read MoreScam Bomb Threats Sent by Fax in Edina and Kirksville
Edina, MO – According to Edina Police Officer David Fagin, The Blessing Center in Edina received one of at least four bomb threats faxed to different entities in the state on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, which includes the Kirksville Tech Center. In Edina, the threat indicated bombs were inside and around the facility with enough…
Read MoreAmerican Legion and VFW Posts to Honor Fallen Veterans During Memorial Day Service in Edina, MO
Knox County, MO – The Memorial Day Service in Edina will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2017 at the Knox County Community Center. State Representative Craig Redmond will be the featured speaker. Floral tributes will be presented by veteran organizations followed by a rifle salute. Lunch will be served by the…
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