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Patrol Reports Zero Fatalities During New Year’s Counting Period
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that there were zero fatalities during the New Year’s holiday counting period from 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2013 to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Troopers investigated 116 traffic crashes with 42 injuries. In addition, troopers made 47 arrests for driving while intoxicated during the 30-hour counting period.…
Read MoreMake Sure Your New Year Begins Safely!
MSHP – A new year is fast approaching. Many Missourians will welcome 2014 with a special gathering. The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebration. A traffic crash would be an unfortunate way to begin 2014. This year’s 30-hour counting period will be from 6 p.m. on…
Read MoreAfter 40 Years Of Serving Kahoka, Martin Closes Real Estate Office
By Mike Scott Kent Martin is a very familiar name in the Kahoka area. From his drag racing days at drag strip in the early 1960’s, to owning Martin Implement and Buick and an appliance store in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, to his successful 40 years in the real estate business, Martin established…
Read MoreKahoka’s Generosity Benefits Typhoon Ravaged Town In Phillipines
A Dine to Benefit event was held on November 23, 2013 from 3-5 PM at the Trump Heritage Haus. Over a hundred people showed up from all over the Tri-State Area. The event raised $ 5,125. A relief operation was conducted in the city of Ormoc, Philippines on Dec. 8 benefiting mostly children as the…
Read MoreLocal Cheerleaders In Disney Christmas Parade On ABC Christmas Day
The National Cheerleaders Association (NDA) and the National Dance Alliance (NDA) celebrate the season in style at the Magic Kingdom®. Over 600 performers including Knox County R-1 High School cheerleaders gathered at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at the Walt Disney World® Resort from December 5th to December 8th to perform in the Disney Parks Christmas…
Read MoreKirchner Honored For 35 Years Coaching
After 35 years of coaching Jon Kirchner, of Clark County R-1, has made the decision that this will be his last year to coach. It may be a clean sweep as on July of 2014 he may completely retire from the school system, but he has yet to make that final. He had hoped to…
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KCR-1 Schools Dismissing Early – H.S. Varsity Games Cancelled
Friday, December 13, 2013 – KCR-1 Schools are letting students out early today do to the coming snowstorm. Tonight’s Varsity Basketball games at Knox County High School have also been cancelled. School will let out at 1:05 p.m. this afternoon. Busses will be loaded and be on their way to take students home soon afterward.
Read MoreKnox Co. Christmas Celebration Fri. Dec. 13
Friday, December 13, 2013, the Knox County Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual “Knox County Christmas Celebration” in Edina. Events are planned all over town Friday afternoon and evening and everyone is welcome and encouraged to come out and enjoy the festivities. Craft & Gift Fair Chocolate Tasting Holiday Pictures @ The Knox…
Read MoreNew Offerings Of The Knox County Library
By Echo Menges Tracy Mallett is the new Knox County Librarian. She began her duties on September 1, 2013, after Librarian of over 30 years, Marilyn Goodwin, retired. Before becoming Librarian Mallett served as the Assistant Librarian beginning in January of 2011. Mallett is already well known to many Knox countians because she taught high…
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