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Milan Elks Lodge Installs New Officers for 2026-2027 Term
2026-27 officers were installed April 2, 2026. Front L-R: Kris Good, exalted ruler, Steve Eddy, leading knight, Scott Frazier, loyal knight, Angel Oder, treasurer, Patty Foster, secretary. Back row: Mike Caldwell, trustee, Melissa VanDusseldorp, trustee, Mark Shaw, inner guard, Larry Rustan, Esquire, David Oder, trustee, Dan Sylvester, trustee. Not pictured: Anne Cook, chaplain, Larry Cook,…
Read MoreGreen City R-1 Prom King and Queen
Green City R-1 prom was held on Friday, April 24. At the Grand March, the Prom King and Queen were crowned. This year’s King was Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore. Queen was Jaryn Hatcher, daughter of Kellen and Meghann Hatcher. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan Man Charged After Alleged Break-In, Hiding in Juvenile’s Bedroom Closet Following Facebook Messaging
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — A Milan man is accused of breaking into a home and hiding in a teen’s bedroom closet after initiating communication on the social network Facebook, according to court documents. Declan John Murphy, 21, is charged with one count of first-degree burglary, a Class B felony, and one count of…
Read MoreLocal Donations Help Rotary District 6040 Shoe Drive Surpass 25,000-Pair Goal
By Echo Menges KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Rotary District 6040 Shoes Caravan made a stop in Kirksville in April as part of a weeklong effort marking the 25th anniversary of the Shoes for Orphan Souls project, which this year surpassed a major milestone. The caravan, which travels between communities collecting donated footwear, brought together multiple…
Read MoreHHS Prom Royalty Crowned
ROYALTY – Highland Juniors and Seniors celebrated the 2025-26 school year during the “Meet Me at Midnight” dance by crowning Prom Queen Miss Addy Abel and King Mr. Gavin Sayres on Saturday evening, April 25, 2026. Submitted photo
Read MoreWild Tigers Pound Out Win Over Higbee
By David Sharp Brashear scored 14 runs on ten hits, powering to a 14-2, six inning win over Higbee (3-11) in baseball play at Kirksville High School. The contest was moved due wo wet grounds at Higbee. Cole Erwin and Quincy Chapman drilled one out RBI hits for a 1-0 Brashear (7-2) first inning lead.…
Read MoreThird Graders Bring Missouri History to Life
By Emilie Rumble The community at large enjoyed an evening of learning about some of the famous Missourians from the past during the annual 3rd Grade Missouri History Night held at Knox County Elementary School on Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026. A musical “Heartland Hoedown” featuring famous Missourians and the importance of Missouri history was…
Read MoreWitherow Honored for 11 Years of Service
HONORED – The Knox County Nursing Home District Board of Directors and staff honored Pam Witherow for her dedicated service serving on the board of directors for 11 years. Cake and refreshments were served during her last board meeting serving as president at the regular meeting on March 25, 2026. Photo Katlind Murry
Read MoreReel Honored for 12 Years of Service
HONORED – Matt Reel is shown before departing from his last meeting as a member of the Knox County R-1 School District School Board on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Reel served on the school board for 12 years through four contested elections and as the School Board President during his tenure. Photo by Echo Menges
Read MoreBuswell Honored for 35 Years of Service
HONORED – The Knox County Ambulance District employees and board of directors honored Ron Buswell for 35 years of service as a member of the board. Buswell dedicated many hours in his faithful service to the Knox County community. Photo submitted
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