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Milan C-2 GRC All Conference Band Recipients
Students from the Milan C-2 Band that were honored with GRC All-Conference were: left to right, Adrienna Hamblin, trumpet, Lillianna Perez, flute, Merkel Seddoh, flute, Maddie McCabe, trumpet, Amahi Caceres, trombone, Drew McAllister, trombone, Darelisse Aroche, clarinet, Ailen Callejo clarinet, Kiara Ramos, euphonium.
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Honors Veterans With Patriotic Assembly
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — Schuyler R-1 Schools commemorated Veterans Day with a heartfelt assembly on Nov. 11, drawing community members, students and honored guests together in a celebration of service and sacrifice. Veterans and their spouses were welcomed with coffee and refreshments prior to the program, which was organized by teacher Ryan Kaden. The assembly…
Read MoreFederal Award Reporting Error Found in Scotland County Audit
MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — An independent audit of Scotland County, Missouri’s 2024 financial statements found the county’s records to be accurate under state-prescribed accounting rules but identified a material weakness in its federal award reporting. The audit, conducted by McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC and published by Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick, determined that the…
Read MoreScotland County R-I Maintains Accreditation with 69.3% Score on Annual Report
MEMPHIS, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has released the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) for the Scotland County R-I School District. The report shows that Scotland County earned 69.3 percent of the total points possible, maintaining full accreditation under the state’s Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP 6). The APR…
Read MorePalmyra School Foundation Announces the Herbert, Guida, and Lucille Foster Opportunity Scholarship
Palmyra, MO — November 12, 2025 — The Palmyra School Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Herbert, Guida, and Lucille Foster Opportunity Scholarship, made possible through a generous gift of $687,921 from the estate of Lucille Foster. This remarkable contribution will provide financial support to Palmyra High School graduates pursuing postsecondary education…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Canada Goose Season Reopens
I am a waterfowler hunter — so much so that I would rather be hunting ducks this week than whitetail deer. Everyone has a favorite, and judging by how many side‑by‑sides and four‑wheelers are at the convenience stores and how few boats are loaded down with decoys, I must be in the minority. Prior to…
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Athlete, Jared Niemeyer, to Join Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame
By Gregory Hughes – Courtesy of KTVO Channel 3 News EDINA, Mo. — Nov. 14, 2025 – A northeast Missouri man will soon be one of the newest members of the Missouri Special Olympics Hall of Fame. Jared Niemeyer, owner of Jared’s Jams, is scheduled to be inducted November 22nd, this is a feat only…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Wins District Football Championship
Knox County finished their season with a 10-1 overall record. By David Sharp North Shelby Shelby (9-2) turned in a strong performance along the line of scrimmage while taking advantage of three Knox County turnovers for a 72-32 win for the 8-Man Football District 8 championship. Gannon Bowen recovered two fumbles and intercepted a Knox…
Read MoreLewis County Courthouse Marks 150 Years
Submitted by Judge Corey Moon LEWIS COUNTY, Mo. – On Oct. 23, 2025, Lewis County celebrated the sesquicentennial— 150th anniversary—of the construction of its courthouse. The public was invited to have lunch and see the recent renovations to the courtroom, including new carpeting; reupholstered and refurbished chairs behind the bench; a new benchtop; fresh paint;…
Read MoreKnox County R-1 Honors Veterans, Hagerla Featured as Guest Speaker
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County R-1 School District hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning, bringing together students, staff, families, and community members to recognize and honor local service members. The event filled the high school gym with patriotic music, student presentations, and a program emphasizing service, remembrance, and gratitude.…
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