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Shelby County Route M Closed for Emergency Culvert Replacement
HANNIBAL – Shelby County Route M is closed between County Road 138 and Route BB for an emergency culvert replacement. It will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, July 7. Please use alternate routes at this time. To stay up-to-date on road impacts, you can visit our Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org.
Read MoreKnox County 4-H/FFA Candidate Tea Demonstration Videos, Fair Week Schedule & Fair Book
On Tuesday, June 28, 2016 nine Knox County youth and their families gathered in the basement of the Edina United Methodist Church for the annual Candidate Tea. Each candidate gave a presentation and demonstration. Those demonstrations are available to be viewed below. Out of these candidates, the 2016 Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Royalty will be…
Read MoreClark County Sheriff Warns Of Break Ins
Clark County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents to make sure their vehicles are locked and valuable items are removed, including billfolds and purses. There have been several reports in Kahoka about vehicles being broken into and items being taken. Please notify the Clark County Sheriff’s Office at 660-727-2915 if you see anything suspicious.
Read More144th Annual Hurdland 4th of July Celebration Schedule
USDA Reminds Americans to Avoid Foodborne Bacteria on the Fourth of July
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2016 – No matter where you find yourself on the Fourth of July, you will probably see lots of food, beverages and grass-stained sneakers. Whether you’re enjoying a barbecue in the great outdoors, traveling to see family or friends, or spending time at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety…
Read MoreSweet Home Ranch: A Land Flowing With Milk and Honey
By Mike Scott Sweet Home Ranch in northern Clark County has a long history. Brad and Heather Nelson manage Sweet Home Ranch with their sons Caleb and Jed. Heather’s grandfather, Ed Vance, purchased the ranch in 1963. His son, Eric, Heather’s father, took over later. Around 2008 Brad and Heather moved into the 1890’s farmhouse…
Read MoreClark Co. Sheriff Reports Arrests
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests: Joshua McKannan, age 23, of Alexandria, MO, was arrested on June 19, 2016 at 2:06 am by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office for DWI-Alcohol. He was released on summons to appear at a later court date. Oscar Zambrando, age 25, of Chelsea, IA, was arrested on…
Read MoreVeterans’ Memorial Dedicated In Bluff Springs Cemetery-Photos and Video
Veterans’ Memorial Dedicated In Bluff Springs Cemetery A memorial honoring the 29 veterans buried in Bluff Springs Cemetery was dedicated during a short ceremony on Sunday afternoon, June 26. Around 50 guests attended the ceremony. Members of VFW Post 192 of Kahoka and Post 170 of Canton served as the Honor Guard. Steve Murphy, serving…
Read MoreHay Mower, Tractor-Trailer and Camper Involved in Crash East of Shelbina on Highway 36
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, on Monday, June 27, 2016 three vehicles were involved in a crash on the eastbound lanes of US Highway 36, one mile east of Shelbina, at approximately 11:10 a.m. A Freightliner tractor-trailer being driven by David Dobson, 43, of Jacksonville, IL, struck a John Deere Self…
Read MoreFinancial Audits for Cities, Towns, Villages Released by State Auditor – Search Link Included
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (June 27, 2016) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today issued the State Auditor’s monthly report detailing local government compliance with financial reporting laws. Cities, towns and villages in Missouri are required to file annual financial reports with the State Auditor’s Office within six months of the end of their fiscal year. This…
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