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Fatal Crash North of Wyaconda
Correction: MSHP has updated their crash report with the correct time of the accident, which is 12:45 p.m. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a Wyaconda man was killed Saturday, June 11, 2016, in a two vehicle accident. Randy Yates, 30, of Wyaconda was riding a 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on Route…
Read MoreNorth River Bridge on Route 151 Near Novelty Closed for Replacement
Bridge Replacement for the North River Bridge in Knox County on Missouri Route 151 Begins MoDOT – Knox County, Missouri – Beginning Monday, June 6th, Missouri Route 151 in Knox County closed to traffic for up to 70 calendar days for bridge replacement at North River Bridge, located 0.30 mile south of Missouri Route 156…
Read MoreVIDEO: Ceiling Joists Being Removed from Historic Building 100 S. Main in Edina
Mike Tague and his crew tethered chains to the ceiling joists in the center of the building. This video shows them pulling the joists free with a crane on Friday, June 10, 2016. This video was recorded by Echo Menges.
Read MoreSexual Predator Sting: Clark County Man Arrested
(Kirksville, MO) – The Kirksville Regional Computer Crimes Unit (KRCCU) continues to investigate online sexual predators who are attempting to locate juveniles to engage in sexual relationships. In the most recent incident, the KRCCU utilized an undercover profile of a 13-year-old female. This profile received messages through a social media website from a 54 year…
Read MoreRelay For Life of Shelby County Expected to Top $24,000
Weather and location gave “Fight back, Remember and Birthdays” a perfect setting for the signature American Cancer Society’s dusk to dawn event this past Saturday evening. From 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, June 4, teams offered food and games. The Central Committee produced a full program of attractions at the band stand. Table after…
Read MoreKahoka Police Chief Addresses Allegations Raised By Concerned Citizen
By Mike Scott On Monday morning, June 6, The Media received an email from a concerned citizen regarding two recent incidents involving Kahoka Police officers. We contacted Kahoka Police Chief Bill Conger to discuss the incidents and allegations. Because they are personnel-related, there are some things he could not answer. However, Conger did confirm both…
Read MoreKnox County Commission Meeting on Courthouse Improvement Project Financing VIDEO
The following video was live streamed and recorded by Echo Menges on Friday, June 3, 2016 of the Knox County Commission meeting with LJ Hart & Company representatives to go over the financing of the Knox County Courthouse improvement project. Read more about the project on the front page of the June 8, 2016 edition…
Read MoreDavis-Humes Achieves Goal Of Becoming A Doctor
By Mike Scott Dr. Kelsey Davis-Humes was a typical, busy Clark County High School senior just 10 years ago. A graduate in the Class of 2006, Davis-Humes kept busy with school activities including FBLA, Marine Ecology, Campus Bowl, NHS, Student Council, Key Club, FCA, Flags in Marching Band, Pep band, Jazz Band, Contest Band, and…
Read MorePeaksville Christian Church to Dedicate New Building June 5th
It was February 16th, 1856 when a small group of neighbors met at the home of James & Hannah Christy to elect Trustees for a new church at Peakesville. The group had been meeting at the Highland schoolhouse along with a Baptist group. But after many serious and sometimes bitter discussions between the Christians and…
Read MoreDemolition Begins on Historic Building on Main Street in Edina VIDEO/PHOTOS
Demolition of 100 South Main Street in Edina, MO began on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. Video, photos and a recorded live stream video are available. More information will be available in the June 8, 2016 edition of The Edina Sentinel. Visit the nemonews.net Facebook page and tell us what you remember about this old building.…
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