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MSHP Reminds Drivers To Be Cautious
MSHP – Many Missourians awoke to find snow falling or in the weather forecast today. Winter weather calls for drivers to make adjustments! The Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages motorists to plan ahead and drive safely or not at all during inclement weather. Drivers: Take the time to clean snow and ice completely from your vehicle.…
Read MoreStorm Warning Issued For Northeast Missouri – Monday Evening and Tuesday, February 25 & 26, 2013
The National Weather Service office in St. Louis has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the following counties in Missouri: KNOX, LEWIS, SHELBY, MARION, MONROE, RALLS, BOONE, AUDRAIN, and MONITEAU. And for the following counties in Illinois: ADAMS and BROWN. The Winter Strom Warning goes into effect today at 6:00 p.m. and will remain in…
Read MoreSt. Joseph’s Church Steeple Repair Photos
These photos were taken of the St. Joseph’s Church steeple repair in Edina, MO, between October of 2012 and January of 2013 by The Edina Sentinel Reporter Echo Menges. Scroll down to see enlarged images.
Read MoreDigging Out – Photos From Edina After Thursday’s Snowstorm
Photos by Echo Menges on Thursday and Friday, February 21 and 22, 2013 Scroll down to see enlarged images.
Read MoreRegional Road Conditions Improved – Drivers Asked To Proceed With Caution
By Echo Menges People throughout Northeast Missouri emerged from their homes this morning to find a healthy helping of snow on the ground. Local officials are praising drivers for having the good sense to stay home and off the roads during the storm. “We were pretty busy. We had a couple injury accidents. Most of…
Read MoreSnow Storm Hits Edina – School events rescheduled – Public urged to stay in
By Echo Menges Due to the snowstorm tonight’s Knox County High School basketball game has been rescheduled to Friday at 7:00 p.m., February 22, 2013, and Friday morning’s Knox County High School’s FFA Pancake Breakfast has been rescheduled for Monday morning, February 25, 2013. And the LaPlata Class 1, District 10 Championships have been postponed…
Read MoreGovernor Declares State of Emergency – Severe Snow Storm
Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency in Missouri in response to severe winter storm – urges Missourians to avoid unnecessary travel JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon today declared a state of emergency in Missouri in response to severe winter weather that began early this morning, bringing hazardous travel and the possibility of power outages.…
Read MoreWrongful Death Suit Filed Against Glenn Head
By Echo Menges According to a petition filed on Monday, February 18, 2013, the sons of William “Bill” Bacon, William and Robert Bacon, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Glenn Head, 59, of Novelty through their attorney, Brent E. Haden of Columbia. Head stands accused of murdering Bacon on December 11, 2012, during a…
Read MoreLarge Crowd Enjoys 28th Annual Farm/City Night
The Clark County Extension Council hosted the 28th annual Farm/City Night on Saturday, February 16, at the CCR-1 Middle School in Kahoka MO. Clark County Farm Bureau served a soup and sandwich supper at 4:30 p.m., with many enjoying the delicious meal. Debby Whiston, Clark County Extension Program Director awarded a certificate of appreciation to…
Read MorePreparing For The Storm – All Hands On Deck – Public Urged To Take Care Of Important Errands Before The Storm Hits
By Echo Menges With the memory of the February 1, 2011, massive snowstorm on everyone’s minds officials throughout Northeast Missouri are preparing for tomorrow’s snowstorm in a major way. All of them asking members of the public to take care of any important errands ahead of time and to stay off city, county and state…
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