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Retired Police Officer Involved In Knox Shooting – Both Men Involved Made Calls To Sheriff’s Office During Incident
New information has been released to The Edina Sentinel concerning calls received by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the shooting in the southwest corner of the county. A representative of KCSO has confirmed that a “trespassing” call was received by KCSO dispatch from Bill Bacon at 2:59 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, December 11, 2012. And…
Read MoreBreaking News – Death Of Novelty Man Believed To Be Result Of Shooting In Southwest Knox County
By Echo Menges Late Tuesday afternoon, December 11, 2012, The Edina Sentinel received reports of a shooting in the southwest corner of Knox County involving two Knox County men, who are said to have been involved in an ongoing property dispute. It has been alleged that Glenn Head of Novelty shot Bill Bacon, also of…
Read MoreCharacter Counts in Clark County
‘-Clark County R-1 School District has unified the district’s successful Character Plus program, Character Counts in Clark County. Above are the finalists in the 2012-2013 t-shirt design contest. Amelia Boudreau, Tanner Elam, Camryn Lee, Alexis Brown, Maci Winters, and Nathan Frazee. Not pictured is Dominick Smith. With the support of generous donations from our community,…
Read MoreCub Scouts Make A Comeback
By Echo Menges After many years of being nonexistent in Knox County, the Cub Scouts are back, thanks in large to the persistence of a handful of parents. The new Pack Leader Rayden Gilbert, Popcorn Kernel Deborah Dooley, Den Leaders Nathan Shinkle and David Cameron, along with the committee of Cub Scout parents who are…
Read MoreEdina Woman Arrested For Domestic Violence Being Held On Adair And Callaway Felony Warrants
By Echo Menges On Friday evening, November 30, 2012 Kimberly Anderson, 36, of Edina, also known as Kimberly Russell, was arrested in Edina by Edina Police Officer Robert Becker and charged with one count of Domestic Violence in the Third Degree, which is a misdemeanor. She was taken into custody at a residence in northwest…
Read MoreSteeple Repair Project Nearing The Next Phase
By Echo Menges The steeple of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Edina had been a beacon in Knox County for well over a century. According to the church’s historical records it was constructed in 1890. Towering over Edina the steeple is easily Knox County’s highest structure, its highest point an estimated 220 feet from…
Read MoreLady Indians Sweep “Border War” Tourney, Boys Go 2-1
The Clark County Indians swept their opponents in the First Annual Border War Tournament, held last week at Putnam County High School. The Lady Indians faced the Lady Rams of Schuyler County on Tuesday, coming away with a 53-39 win. Brittani Miller and Mishaylee Cline led the Lady Indian with 12 points each. Kailey Roberts…
Read MoreKahoka/Clark County Chamber Holds Christmas Dinner, Awards Businesses
Nearly 60 local business people attended the Kahoka/Clark County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Dinner, held Monday evening, December 3, at Reeds’ Bar & Grill in Wayland. Chamber President Tim Bertram welcomed the guests and recapped the year’s events. Bertram told the group about the Chamber’s new Facebook page, an open forum where guest can post…
Read MoreSpilled Load Causes Traffic Detour at Wayland
A truck from J&L Scrap Metal lost its load on the southbound on ramp of Highway 61 at Wayland on Wednesday afternoon, forcing southbound drivers to detour. According to Missouri State troopers at the scene, the truck had turned onto the southbound ramp of Highway 61 from Highway 136 around 3:00pm Wednesday afternoon Apparently, the…
Read MoreKnox County Christmas This Friday, Nov. 30
By Echo Menges This week on Friday, November 30, 2012 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…
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