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Knox County Sheriff Expected to be Criminally Charged in Court
*A correction to the photo caption has been made. It was taken December 30, 2016 not in 2018. EM By Echo Menges Knox County Sheriff Robert Becker is scheduled to appear in court in Knox County on Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 2018. Prior to the court appearance, criminal charges will be filed against the Sheriff,…
Read MoreAuditor Galloway Releases Audit of Lewis County Government, Receives “Fair” Rating
Report finds Sheriff needs to better address handling of bonds and seized property; audit also recommends Prosecuting Attorney and Public Administrator improve procedures JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Dec. 14, 2018) Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway today released a regularly-scheduled audit of Lewis County, located in northeast Missouri. The report, which gave the county’s government an overall…
Read MoreFive Teens Admit to Vandalizing Abandoned Edina Water Plant
By Echo Menges The old Edina water plant was broken into several times over the last few weeks by five Edina teenagers who are alleged to have vandalized the abandoned facility. Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop noticed windows in the building were broken before going inside to take a closer look. Chief Bishop found numerous…
Read MoreArea Citizens Participate In 14th Community Alliance Program
Macon, MO – MSHP – Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, MO, announces on November 12, 2018, 18 Troop B area residents completed a Community Alliance Program offered by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop B Headquarters. This was the 14th program of its type conducted at Troop B since 2001.…
Read More2018 Knox County Elementary School Christmas Program VIDEO
The annual Knox County Elementary School Christmas Programs were performed on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in the high school gymnasium. A video of the afternoon performance is included below for those who could not attend or would like to see it again.
Read MoreJuveniles Plead Guilty to Misdemeanor Harassment Charge
Juveniles Plead Guilty to Misdemeanor Harassment Charge By Echo Menges Edina, MO – December 7, 2018 – A parent of a victim wept after learning the outcome of court proceedings in Knox County Juvenile Court earlier today. It has been reported to The Edina Sentinel three juvenile defendants each pleaded guilty to a lesser misdemeanor…
Read MoreKnox County Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 14th
The Knox County Christmas Celebration will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018 in Edina, Missouri. The schedule of events is included below! You can also find it in the December 5 edition of The Edina Sentinel. Christmas Gift Fair 3:30pm-8:30pm SALE Visit the Knox County Community Center! Vendors, crafters, bakers, candy makers, local businesses…
Read MoreLady Eagle All Stater Signs With JWCC
By David Sharp Knox County joined with a flurry of area college signings when senior Tadym Mason signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at John Wood Community College at Quincy. The first team all-state shortstop joined teammate Katie Hamlin on the Trail Blazer recruiting list. Highland all state softball players Becca Scott…
Read MoreKCHS Drama Club Performance of “Clue” Rescheduled for December 6 and 7
The Knox County High School Drama Club is hosting a two-night performance of “Clue” based on the motion picture and the board game adapted for the stage by Jonathan Lynn, Hunter Foster Eric Prince and Sandy Rustin. The production is under the direction of Heather Darrah. The evening engagements are rescheduled for Thursday and Friday,…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Appoints Leckbee Knox County Eastern District Commissioner
Edina, MO – November 27, 2018 – Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s office has announced that Ronnie Leckbee, 29, of Edina has been appointed to the office of Eastern District Commissioner in Knox County one month ahead of schedule. Leckbee was expected to take office on January 1, 2019 after winning the open seat in the…
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