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KCHS Prom Royal Court, King and Queen Named During Grand March
The Knox County High School Grand March and Prom was held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, on the KCR-1 School District Campus. This year’s King and Queen are (center) Jack Givens and Sophie Talbot. They are shown with the Royal Court (from left) Madison Davis, Ian Kelsey, Zane Rack, Lexi Cahalan, Elijah Reel, and Lilah…
Read MoreScotland Co. Takes Conference Baseball Game at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Knox County scored the first run in the opening inning of April 22, 2026 Lewis and Clark baseball play with Scotland County. Creighton Karhoff singled and scored a first inning run. Carter Clatt drove in two Tiger runs in the Scotland County second inning. Brody Wheeler plated another run for a two…
Read MoreUpcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, April 27– May 7, 2026
HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation has scheduled general highway maintenance work across northeast Missouri in the coming weeks, including projects in Scotland County. Motorists can view all road closures and planned work on the department’s Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/ map/. Officials said inclement weather could impact the schedule, and additional moving…
Read MoreVFW Post 4958 presents Young American Award to SCR-1 School District’s Kindergarten Classes
On April 21st, after hearing both Kindergarten Classes recite the Pledge of Allegiance, VFW Post 4958 Commander David Long and Past Quartermaster Dale Bienusa presented each student with The VFW Young American Award. The VFW leadership had been at the school a week prior and handed out a “study card” to each student. All students…
Read MoreMore Than a Name on a Stone: Donald A. Lewis
By Carolyn Applegate Located in Downing, just across the road and slightly down the hill from the Baptist Church, is a lovely cemetery where stones adorn rolling hills. In the northeast section stands a beautiful upright memorial stone—a tangible representation of the love and loss of a family deeply wounded, a family who did not…
Read MoreLancaster Council Reviews Water Leak, Utility Agreement
The Lancaster City Council approved the purchase of Diamond Maps and updated the city’s utility agreement during its regular meeting March 16 at Lancaster City Hall. Mayor Donald Derickson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members Paul Reynolds, Kevin Buckallew and Tommy Roberts were present, along with City Clerk Candy Tallman and…
Read MoreIndians Stay Hot, Run Past South Shelby 14-2
SHELBINA — Clark County continued its strong stretch Thursday, using a fast start and relentless pressure on the bases to roll past South Shelby 14-2. The Indians wasted no time taking control, plating three runs in the first inning behind a two-run double from Amos Phillips and a South Shelby error. They added another run…
Read MoreIndians Rally From Five Down, Erupt For 14-6 Win Over West Hancock
KAHOKA — Clark County erased an early five-run deficit in emphatic fashion Wednesday, exploding for eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat West Hancock 14-6. After falling behind 6-1 through the first three innings, the Indians methodically chipped away before delivering a game-changing rally that turned the contest completely around. West Hancock struck first…
Read MoreMoDOT Announces Roadwork in Clark County Through May 1
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 20, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including scheduled closures in Clark County through May 1. Motorists can view road conditions and planned closures on the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. MoDOT officials said inclement weather may impact the schedule, and additional…
Read MoreFair Board Starts 2026 Improvements
Several facility improvements have been made at the Clark County Fairgrounds in recent years, and this year’s improvement to the grandstand may be the most noticeable to date. In 2025, electrical upgrades were completed for the concession vendors and campers, along with new decking in the box seating area, replacement of wood in the seating…
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