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Gubernatorial Candidate Visits Northeast Missouri
By Mike Scott and Echo Menges With the election just a year away, the race to become Missouri’s next governor is already well underway. On Thursday, October 29, Catherine Hanaway (R), 51, made a swing through Northeast Missouri, making stops in Schuyler, Clark and Knox Counties before heading to Hannibal. In Kahoka, she met with…
Read More2015 Tri-Rivers All Conference Team
First Team Offense Name School Grade Height Weight QB Aaron Buford Scotland County 11 6’0″ 190 RB Sabastian Grant * Schuyler County 12 6’0″ 180 RB Andrew Hodge Knox County 12 6’1″ 196 RB Jaidyn Watts Milan 11 5’6″ 160 WR Hayden Miller * Knox County 10 6’0″ 169 WR Ian See Scotland County 11…
Read MoreAnnie’s Project – Farm Management for Women
Annie’s Project – Farm Management for Women Women have always played a large role in agriculture. They drive tractors and combines, haul grain, cook supper, and take care of their families. Women are becoming more involved in the business operations of the farm. Annie’s Project provides women with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make…
Read MoreTrick-Or-Treat In Edina On Halloween, Safe Stop Live Stream
The Knox County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Safe Stop Trick-Or-Treat this Halloween, which will be on Saturday, October 31, 2015. The event will take place at the Knox County Community Center in Edina, north of the Knox County Courthouse, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Those wishing to participate and hand out…
Read More2015 Tri-Rivers Softball All-Conference Teams
2015 Tri-Rivers Softball All-Conference Teams 1st Team Jasmine Kelsall———Junior—-Schuyler Conference MVP—Laynee Schubert-Schuyler Madison Yoakum—–Senior—-Knox County Laynee Schubert——Senior—-Schuyler Coach Of The Year—Steve Stock-Schuyler Kenna Michael———Junior—-Milan Ashley Creek———–Soph.—–Scotland County Breanna Sawyer——Junior—–Milan Jordon Hollon———Junior—–Putnam County Miranda Holland——Senior—-Scotland County Madison McCabe—–Junior—–Knox County Jade Varner————Junior—–Putnam County 2nd Team Final Standings Megan Haley———-Junior——Schuyler 1.—Schuyler 5 – 0–Champs Dystine Priebe———Freshman-Schuyler 2.—Scotland County…
Read MoreBoil Order In Effect After Water Main Break In Edina – VIDEO
According to a representative of the Edina City Work Crew, a water main broke Monday afternoon and water had to be turned off to a section of town southeast of the Highway 15 and Highway 6 junction at approximately 3:30 p.m. Water began being restored to the area effected at approximately 6:50 p.m. and a…
Read MoreLooking Back Through The LaBelle Star
Compiled by Emilie Rumble THE STAR – Thursday, OCTOBER 8, 1885 – KNOX CITY – Before this article appears, our friend, R.B. Scofield and Miss Sallie Kaylor of Newark, Mo., will be married. We cannot express our good wishes in words for this happy couple. No more worthy pair ever embarked on Life’s stormy sea.…
Read MoreThe Taxman Cometh: Clark County Assessor To Begin Doing Property Reviews
By Mike Scott Every property owner in Clark County will be receiving a visit in the coming months. “I’m going to be hitting the field, doing reviews,” said Clark County Assessor Tony Daniel. “So the patrons will be seeing me in a little white Ford pickup.” The vehicle will be marked with signage identifying it…
Read MoreCCR-1 Faces School Bus Driver Shortage
The Clark County R-1 school district is facing a shortage of bus drivers. Almost every day, school principals, coaches or administrators are called on to fill in on a bus route, or to drive for a school activity. The problem was discussed at the Wednesday, October 14 school board meeting. “We have a real problem…
Read MoreProsecutor’s Former Legal Secretary Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Money, Forgery
By Echo Menges According to court documents, on Friday, October 16, 2015, criminal charges were filed against Karie Jo Holman, 31, of Novelty, for allegedly forging checks and stealing money from a private law firm, which also housed the office of the Knox County Prosecutor, Deveny, Brown & Fortney Attorneys at Law, LLC, in Edina.…
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