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Personal Protective Equipment Recalled by SEMA, Video Interview with Local Fire Chief
Edina, MO – Wednesday, April 15, 2020 – Above is an interview with Fire Chief Javi Gil, Rutledge Volunteer Fire Department, about the recall of recently issued personal protective equipment (PPE) masks by the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). Fire departments and law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Missouri received PPE from SEMA…
Read MoreADM Grain Bin Collapses In LaBelle
A large metal grain bin, located at 7th Street, State and Hwy 6 in La Belle, Missouri, owned by ADM (Archer Daniels Midland) collapsed in the night, Wednesday, April 15, 2020. A break at the base of the bin, caused the grain to compromise the round metal bin at the concrete foundation. A few…
Read MoreVIDEO: Entering the Knox County Courthouse, Commission Votes to Extend Social Distancing Order Two Weeks
This video was recorded Friday morning, April 3, 2020, at the Knox County Courthouse in Edina, Missouri. SOCIAL DISTANCING ORDER COURT ORDER# 20-3-23 AN ORDER REQUIRING SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OTHER PRECAUTIONS WITHIN KNOX COUNTY TO MINIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS
Read MoreKnox County Monthly Commodity Food Distribution Postponed
By Echo Menges The Knox County Food Cupboard, which distributes food to people living in Knox County on a monthly basis, has postponed this month’s distribution. According to a representative of the Food Cupboard, organizers are waiting to learn when the Food Bank of Central Missouri can deliver the monthly food supply. Once the delivery…
Read MorePlevna Home Destroyed by Fire
By Echo Menges Knox County, Missouri – Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Volunteer firefighters from throughout Knox County responded to a structure fire in Plevna on Tuesday, March 23. According to Novelty/Plevna Volunteer Fire Department (NPVFD) Chief Kent Franke, the call went out at approximately 11:30 to 11:40 a.m. Every Knox County volunteer fire department…
Read MoreLewis County Courthouse and Buildings Closed, Public Directed to Website and Telephone
March 20, 2020 – The Lewis County Commissioners have announced the closing of all county buildings to the general public due to the COVID-19 virus effective immediately until further notice. County employees will continue to work regular office hours (8-4) during the closure. The offices will still provide services via phone or email. You can…
Read MoreKnox County Courthouse Closes to Walk-In Visitors
Edina, MO – Friday, March 20, 2020, the Knox County Courthouse is closing to walk-in visitors effective immediately. County business will continue to be conducted by courthouse staff. The public is asked to utilize electronic and phone communications. “We decided today to limit traffic through the courthouse. We’re closing the doors down to visitors…
Read MoreUSB Moves to Drive-Through Only Beginning on March 23
Northeast Missouri – Thursday, March 19, 2020 – United State Bank (USB) branches will be closed to walk-in visitors beginning on Monday, March 23. “In our best attempts to help eliminate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), effective Monday, March 23, 2020, all United State Bank lobbies will be closed to walk-in visitors and available by…
Read MoreCitizens Bank of Edina is Utilizing Drive-Up Window
Edina, MO – Friday, March 20, 2020 – The Citizens Bank of Edina closed the lobby to walk-in business on Friday until further notice after assuring the public the bank drive-through window will be open during regular business hours, and walk-in appoints can be made to access safety deposit boxes and sign important documents. The…
Read MoreEdina City Hall Drive-Up Window Open for Business
Edina, MO – Thursday, March 19, 2020 – The Edina City Hall has issued a statement informing the public the drive-up window is open during regular business hours. Statement from the City of Edina, Missouri At this time City Hall in Edina is open Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to…
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