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Voters Overwhelmingly Approve North Shelby Bond Issue
Voters in the North Shelby school district overwhelmingly approved a $1.5 million dollar no-tax-increase bond issue for facility repairs and improvement. By a 422-54 margin, the measure was approved with 88.66 percent of the vote. It required a 4/7ths majority to pass. Complete Shelby County Election Results can be seen here:election Summary_Apr_4_2017 …
Read MoreWoman and Children Escape House Fire in Hurdland
On Wednesday night, March 29, 2017, the Hurdland Volunteer Fire Department, Edina Fire Department and Knox County Ambulance District were called to a house fire on First and State Street in Hurdland, MO, at approximately 10:30 p.m. According to Tom Boatman, HVFD Assistant Chief, a single mother and two small children lived in the house.…
Read MoreLCSO Arrest Ewing Man On Felony and Misdemeanor Charges
According to a press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on March 21, 2017, Shane M. Wieprecht, age 26, of Ewing, Missouri was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office after an incident in La Belle, Missouri. Mr. Wieprecht was arrested on one count of attempted burglary, a class E felony; one count…
Read MoreWoman Arrested On Two Felony Forgery Counts
According to a press release from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on March 23, 2017, Ashley K Quillan, age 29, of Farber, Missouri was arrested by the LCSO on two counts of forgery both class D felonies. Miss Quillan is alleged to have falsified license plate stickers on a Ford Mustang. Miss Quillan remains lodged…
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Rules in Favor of Neighbors United, Ameren Weighing Options
In a decision handed down today, March 28, 2017, in the case against the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) brought by Neighbors United Against the Mark Twain Transmission Line, the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Western District ruled the PSC did not have the authority to…
Read More4-H Chick It Out: Students Hatching Chicks in Knox County VIDEO
Knox County first graders and pre-schoolers are hatching chicks this week as part of the Knox County Extension 4-H Chick It Out program, which brings fertilized chicken eggs, incubators and habitats into classrooms. The following video was created at the Knox County Elementary School on Monday, March 27, 2017 by Echo Menges.
Read MoreBeverly Roberts Retiring From USB Following More Than Forty Years of Dedicated Service
Beverly Roberts will be retiring from United State Bank on March 31, 2017 after more than 40 years of service. Beverly started her career in bookkeeping in 1976. She later worked as a Loan Secretary, and then returned to Bookkeeping as head of the department. In 1983 she became Assistant Cashier. In 1999, Beverly…
Read MoreKen & Echo Show Podcast Tackles Cyber Safety, Sexting and Cyber Bullying Education for Adults
Echo & Ken are joined by Sgt. Eric Brown of the Missouri State Highway Patrol for this weeks podcast recorded on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at The Edina Sentinel office. Sgt. Brown is the Public Information Officer for MSHP Troop B. We examine protecting children from becoming victims of bullying (cyber and in-person) as well…
Read MoreRoberts Recognized for Years of Service
Larry Roberts was presented a plaque in recognition of 17 years of service on the Clarence City Board. It was presented by Jim Watson, Clarence Mayor, during the City meeting, Monday, March 13.
Read MoreFohey Optimistic About Cardinals Baseball Season
The South Shelby Cardinals, under Coach Brian Fohey, have two games under their belt this season. Although, the games didn’t go as Fohey would have liked, he feels that he has a very determined team, stating, “I see a group that is determined to work hard every day and do whatever is necessary to keep…
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