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Vote Yes, No or Both?
By Mike Scott The April municipal election is likely to be confusing for voters. As we reported last week, the Clark County Commissioners are asking voters to vote “NO” on a question on the Tuesday, April 5 ballot. Clark County could lose approximately $206,312 per year in local tax revenue unless voters reject the ballot…
Read MoreCommissioners Pass $5.4 Million Dollar Budget
By Mike Scott Clark County plans to spend just under $5.5 million dollars this year. That’s $900,845.60 more than the county’s actual 2015 expenses. The 2016 Clark County budget, approved by the commissioners on Tuesday, January 26, projects total expenses for the year to total $5,471,138.22. The budget shows that the county started 2016 with…
Read MoreMacon Police Department News
Macon Police Department News Releases, 28 Jan 2016: On 1-15-2016, at approximately 2:45 a.m., a Macon Police Officer made an enforcement stop on North Missouri Street. The driver of the vehicle, a 21 year old female from Macon, was arrested for driving with no valid operators license. The passenger in the vehicle a 19 year old…
Read MoreBrumbaugh Arrested on Multiple Charges
On Monday, January 18, 2016, the Missouri Highway Patrol arrested a male, 26 year-old Oscar W. Brumbaugh of Durham, Missouri on charges of (1) Leaving the scene of an accident, (2) Careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, (3) No valid driver’s license, and (4) DWI-Alcohol and Drug. Brumbaugh was taken to Lewis County Jail…
Read MoreMarijuana, Growing Supplies and Meth Seized In Knox City Drug Bust – VIDEO, PHOTOS
UPDATE: More information about this case including comments from the Knox County Prosecutor, Sheriff and a more detailed description about what led to Lasher’s arrest will be released in the February 3, 2016 edition of The Edina Sentinel. Original Story Below According to court documents, on Monday evening, January 25, 2016, at 7:45 p.m. James…
Read MoreKnox County Courthouse In Major Disrepair, Full Commission Meeting & Tour of Damage VIDEO
On Thursday afternoon, January 21, 2016 the Knox County Commissioners held an open to the public meeting with the CTS Group, which is an engineering firm. The meeting was live streamed via our website and a video recording of the entire meeting, along with a tour of the courthouse, can be found at the end…
Read MoreAnother Candidate Files For Edina Mayor Position
Another candidate for Mayor of Edina has come forward. On Tuesday, January 19, 2016, the last day to file for the Municipal Election in Knox County, another candidate declared their candidacy. Eric Hunolt, 34, of Edina, is a Knox County native and has lived in Edina for nearly ten years. He owns an electrical contracting…
Read MoreIndians Edge Canton In Palmyra Tournament Thriller
Clark County and Canton came into the 73rd Annual Tony Lenzini Basketball Tournament in Palmyra on Monday night, and the number four and five seeded teams couldn’t have been more evenly matched. The shootout started early with solid first quarter performances by Tigers Logan Brown and Lance Logsdon and Indian Chandler Bevans. The Indians owned…
Read MoreKnox County Girls State Championship Team Holds 40 Year Reunion
By David Sharp Members of the 1976 Knox County Lady Eagle Class AA State Championship basketball team gathered on January 15, 2016 for their 40 year reunion. The Lady Eagles are the only group to win a state championship in a team sport in Knox County R-I history to date. Team members and coaches met…
Read MoreDrivers Can Expect Snow Covered Roads Tonight and Tomorrow
MACON – Snow has moved into the northeast region today, so MoDOT crews will be out full force working to clear the roads during this storm. “Due to the amount of snow we are expected to receive, roads will most likely be covered tonight into tomorrow, so we discourage any unnecessary travel during this time,”…
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