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Scotland County Commission Addresses Elevator, Roads, Bids And Fire District Boundaries

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The Scotland County Commission spent late March and early April addressing a series of county building, road and administrative matters, including elevator upgrades, road and bridge work, mowing and carpet bids, and questions involving fire district boundaries. On March 19, commissioners met with representatives of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission to discuss the courthouse…

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Keeping Time, Keeping Score: A Mother-Daughter Scholar Bowl Tradition

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By Emily Bontrager For Shirley Green and her daughter, Christina Schroeder, scholar bowl isn’t just a competition, it’s a tradition that has connected their family for decades. Shirley, 73, and Christina, 46, both of Memphis, have spent years at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Scholar Bowl Tournament, serving in key roles…

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Milan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study

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Milan Approves Utility Rate Ordinance, Moves Forward on Rate Study APRIL 6, 2026 – Meeting Minutes – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Milan, Missouri met for a regular meeting at the Milan City Hall, 212 E. 2nd Street on April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with the following Aldermen present: Darin Tucker, Randy…

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Milan C-2 Board Approves Summer School, Salary Increases

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Multiple staffing schedules updated; safety plan adopted MILAN, Mo. — The Milan C-2 Board of Education approved summer school plans, adopted a new emergency response protocol and updated multiple salary schedules during its regular meeting March 25. The board approved all items under new business unanimously. Summer school set for May–June The board approved plans…

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Local Teacher Named “Ag Educator of the Year”

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Milan High School honored as Missouri’s Golden Owl Award® 2026 grand prize winner Columbia, MO– As the need grows for more ag educators across the nation, the ag teachers who go above and beyond in educating America’s youth and future leaders are more important than ever. In Missouri, seven exceptional ag teachers were recently named…

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Brashear Wild Tigers Down Cardinals

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By David Sharp Cade Erwin struck out ten South Shelby batters and drove in two Wild Tiger runs for an 8-1 win over South Shelby (1-4) during the third place game of the April 11, 2026 South Shelby Baseball Tournament. Brashear scored twice in the first inning. Cole Erwin and Cade Erwin doubled in runs.…

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Chevie Sharpe Signs With John Wood CC Women’s Basketball

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By David Sharp Highland senior Chevie Sharpe followed her heart when she chose John Wood Community College to continue her academic and athletic career. The Lady Cougar district champion basketball player signed a National Letter of Intent to attend John Wood CC and play basketball in an April 17, 2026 scholarship signing ceremony at Highland…

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Rams Toss No Hit Shutout at Knox Co.

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By David Sharp Gage Brownell fired the first five and two thirds innings for Schuyler County (11-2), leading the Rams to a 7-0 Lewis and Clark baseball win over Knox County (1-6) during April 16, 2026 play at Schuyler County. Gage Brownell struck out 13 Knox County batters along with going 1-3 with a fifth…

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Barbecue Competition Grand Champions

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Rich Alexander of Wentzville and Shawn Campbell of O’Fallon, members of STL–High on the Hog, display their grand champion prize cutting board after winning the Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ competition Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Edina Town Square. Friday’s opening night activities were canceled, but the competition and vendors continued Saturday. The…

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