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Knox County Officials And Deputies Swear Into Office Photo Gallery
On Monday morning December 31, 2012 Knox County elected officials and deputies were sworn into office by the presiding Knox County Associate Judge William E. Alberty in the courtroom at the Knox County Courthouse. The newly appointed Knox County Treasurer, Donnie Davis, was sworn in by Judge Alberty on Wednesday afternoon, January 9, 2013.
Read MoreFire, Stabbing at Sawmill Wedesday Night
On Wednesday January 9, at approximately 8:20pm the Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a fire at Goldie’s Sawmill just south of Wayland, MO. When fire personnel arrived, the mill was completely engulfed in flames. Wayland, Clark County and Alexandria Fire assisted with the call. No other details are available until we receive…
Read MoreNew Year Brings Changes To Missouri Drivers’ Licenses
In the coming months, Missourians will see a big change in their drivers’ licences. According to the Department of Revenue website, starting in December, license offices around the state will be converted to the new process at the rate of about 15 offices per week. The changes enhance security and help reduce the risk of…
Read MoreCulver-Stockton students raise funds to donate to children of the rainforest
CANTON, Mo.– In December, Culver-Stockton students raised over $600 to buy and donate school supplies to children from the Mayan Village of Blue Creek, Belize. Following the fund drive, Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, professor of biology, and Dr. Scott Giltner, professor of history, travelled with 18 students to Belize and Guatemala to personally deliver the goods…
Read MoreGov. Nixon appoints new Knox County Treasurer
Jefferson CiTY – Gov. Jay Nixon today appointed Donnie Davis, of Edina, as Treasurer for Knox County. The position became vacant upon the resignation of Treasurer Allen Gudehus. Davis, a Democrat, has been the general manager of the Baring/Novelty Elevator, currently operated by Archers Daniel Midland, since 1993. He also was the manager of…
Read MoreAudit Questions County Procedures
By Echo Menges On January 30, 2012, the State Auditor, Tom Schweich, announced the beginning of the state audit of Knox County for the years 2010 and 2011. For the better part of 2012 a slew of auditors were in and out of the courthouse collecting information and taking stock of county finances and operations.…
Read MoreEdina Man Charged With Felony Tampering
By Echo Menges According to court documents, a few days before Christmas, on December 23, 2012, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Daniel Roux, 40, of Edina was arrested for allegedly being the culprit of an array of criminal activity in Edina. Roux is accused of threatening three people, one with a knife, slashing six tires at…
Read MoreKnox County Races To Win At Highland
By David Sharp Knox County took advantage of a cold Highland shooting night, posting a 45-27 victory at Highland in December 17, 2012 non-conference girls play. The Lady Eagles ran the court well, finishing fast break opportunities. The Lady Eagles (4-2) won their third consecutive game. Highland was without all state player Ashton Luttrull, who…
Read MoreMiddle School Math Students Place In Top 10
Clark County R-1 7th and 8th grade students, under the direction of Susan Turpin, competed in the Northeast Missouri Regional Professional Development Committee online math competition. On the first day of the contest local students led 16 schools to become the first daily winner. After six days, 51 Clark County students swarmed the competition to…
Read MoreEdina’s First Snow of the Season Pictures
These pictures were taken near The Edina Sentinel office during and after the first snowstorm of the season on Thursday, December 20, 2012. Scroll down for enlarged images.
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