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Burrell Smith Inducted into Missouri Institute of Cooperatives Hall of Fame
Burrell Smith Inducted into Missouri Institute of Cooperatives Hall of Fame On March 11, 2014 Burrell Smith a retired lineman for Lewis County REC, from Monticello, Missouri was inducted into the Missouri Institute of Cooperatives Hall of Fame. Travis Mathes, Manager of Member Services/Government Relations from Lewis County REC had the honor of making…
Read MoreClark County Indian Baseball Comes To Life
The Clark County Indians baseball team took the field for the first time on Saturday, March 22, nearly one year after the program had been revived. Despite the fact that the Indians left Louisiana with pair of losses, neither of those defeats damped the spirits of the boys wearing scarlet and grey. “It felt…
Read MoreSenior Center Supports “Yes” Vote On April 8 Ballot
By Mike Scott Clark County residents can make a big difference in the lives of many senior citizens by approving a small tax on the April 8 ballot. The Clark County Council on Aging, better known as the Senior Center, is supporting a five cent per $100 assessed valuation tax to provide support for senior…
Read MoreAll District Basketball Teams
‘— CLASS 4 BOYS FIRST TEAM — Cole Jaramillo (Mexico) Jr. James Norton (Mexico) So. Tanner Wetrich (Moberly) Jr. Landon Motley (Kirksville) So. Dylan Powell (Hannibal) So. — CLASS 4 BOYS SECOND TEAM — Justin Connaway (Moberly) Sr. Alshaun Oliver (Moberly) Jr. Skylar Harrington (Mexico) Jr. Dallin Vorkink (Kirksville) So. Vincent Elder (Hannibal) So.…
Read MoreChamber Trivia Tournament Photo Gallery
EDINA – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce hosted their 15th Annual Trivia Tournament at the Knox County Community Center on Saturday, March 22, 2014. The event was sponsored by Knox County Chamber businesses to raise money for the Chamber’s annual Scholarship Fund and other community projects. Nearly 100 community members turned out for the…
Read MoreE-911 New County Road Names Full Map Available
The Knox County Clerk’s Office has made the new Knox County E911 Map available digitally. All the new county road names are available and final with one exception – Evansville Road will be Troublesome Road. To enlarge the map click on the “+” symbol. Click HERE to see the new map and the new road…
Read MoreCelebrating In St. Patrick-Video
Macon Police Asking For Help In Finding Hit & Run Driver
UPDATE From Macon Police Department at 4:40 p.m. 03/14/14 – The Macon Police Department is continuing the investigation of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in the early morning hours today. The department is no longer looking for the Ford F150 described in the original news release. Further information will be released as it comes…
Read MoreVFW Post 4243 Donates To Honor Flight
The VFW Post 4342 and Ladies Auxiliary hosted a fried chicken dinner on January 3, with all proceeds going to the Great River Honor Flight. Through the generous donations of the community, they were able to donate $1200 to the Honor Flight. On Thursday, March 13, WGEM’s Matt Schmidt and General Manager Carlos Fernandez visited…
Read MoreIowa Women Named MSHP Honorary Troopers
Two young women from Iowa were honored by the Missouri Highway Patrol on Wednesday, March 5, for their help last summer. On June 30, 2013, Trooper Brian Hillyer responded to a dispatch of a suspicious person rolling around in a bean field. When he arrived at the location, he met Tiffany Barton of Montrose, and…
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