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UPDATE: Macon Homicide Investigation – Police Release Names of Victim and Suspect
UPDATE: The names of the victim and the suspect in custody have been released by the Macon Police Department. MPD News Release on October 8, 2016: On 10/07/2016, Macon Police Officers began in investigation into the death of Ryon Perkins, age 34 of Macon, which was ruled a homicide by Macon County Coroner Brian Hays. Macon…
Read MoreKahoka’s Industrial Opportunities Slashes Recycling Operations; Workers Face Layoffs
Kahoka’s Sheltered Workshop, Industrial Opportunities, which provides meaningful employment to 48 local disabled workers, is facing a crisis which will result in immediate cuts in service, and layoffs to around half of the employees. “It’s a pretty difficult deal,” said long-time board member Ralph Plenge. Effective immediately, Industrial Opportunities will only accept cardboard for recycling.…
Read MoreHighland High school 2016 Homecoming Royalty Crowned
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING ROYALTY – Friday, September 30, 2016, Highland High School celebrated Homecoming by crowning Seniors Camden Scifres and Alexa Klocke as King and Queen during the halftime festivities. The 2016 Homecoming theme was “Alice in Highland.” The Cougars were defeated by the South Shelby Cardinals. Homecoming Court –…
Read MoreMark Twain Transmission Project Representatives Request for Assent Denied by Knox Commission FULL VIDEO
This video was recorded by Echo Menges for The Edina Sentinel on Friday morning, September 30, 2016 in the Knox County Commissioners’ Chambers during a meeting with representatives of the Mark Twain Transmission Project (MTTP). This post will be updated with time codes for the video. Jim Jontry, Project Manager, asked the Commission to grant…
Read MoreWatch the New Storm Siren Go Up in Hurdland VIDEO
The following video was recorded by Echo Menges in Hurdland, Missouri, on Thursday, September 29, 2016 for The Edina Sentinel. Information about the new siren is included below. According to information released by the City of Hurdland to The Edina Sentinel, after the bid process, the City Council chose to purchase the siren from Blue…
Read More25th Annual Parade Of Champions Planned For October 8
The 25th anniversary of Parade of Champions will be an exciting day filled with field shows, a parade, alumni participation and the stars of the day, the marching bands. Marching band fans will have a chance to see over twenty-four bands in action at the 25th Annual Parade of Champions parade and field show competition…
Read MoreOne Combine Starts Two Corn Field Fires
According to Assistant Edina Fire Chief Tom Morgret, the Edina Fire Department responded to two corn field fires in as many days. On Tuesday afternoon, September 27, 2016, fire fighters left Edina in response to a corn field on fire off Highway T near the Saltwater intersection about four miles south of Highway 6, which…
Read MoreState Auditor Releases Clark County Audit, Recommends Increased Oversight
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (Sept. 26, 2016) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released an audit of Clark County, located in northeast Missouri. Auditors raised concerns about the need for increased oversight in a number of offices to ensure accurate, complete records. In the sheriff’s office, auditors recommended increased checks and balances over employees who handle…
Read MoreTaylor Man Arrested For Felony Distribution
On September 22, 2016, Brett G. Evatt, age 21, of Taylor, Missouri was arrested by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office after an investigation by the LCSO and the NEMO Drug Task Force. Mr. Evatt was arrested on one charge of distribution of a controlled substance, Tramadol and Hydrocodone, a class B felony. His arrest stems…
Read MoreLaBelle Man Arrested For Firearms Charges
As the result of an investigation by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, on September 23, 2016, Andres Garcia Jr., age 36, of La Belle, Missouri, was arrested on three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, a class C felony. Mr. Garcia was released after posting a $20,000 bond.
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