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LARRALEIGH HETZLER
Hetzler Joins Homebank Staff HOMEBANK is pleased to announce that Larraleigh Hetzler of rural Lewistown, Missouri, has been named Loan Assistant for HOMEBANK of Canton, Missouri. In this position, she will work closely with HOMEBANK’s Marcia Hardin to assist customers in the processing and facilitation of loan applications and closings. A graduate of Westminster…
Read MoreKnox County, Missouri August 7, 2018 Primary Election Results
There were two races on the Republican ballot in Knox County, MO in the August 7, 2018 Primary Election. Of the 1,033 ballots taken, 837 (81%) were Republican ballots and a voter turnout of 41% was recorded. For Knox County Clerk, incumbent Marlene Spory won over challenger Pam Ausmus on the Republican ballot. Spory will…
Read MoreOzark Steakhouse Closing August 31, 2018
Ozark Steakhouse Closing August 31, 2018 According to a public statement from the Heartland Community there have been significant changes in the past year at the Heartland Community, where they continue to look for ways to become more effective and stay true to their core mission—providing a place where men, women, and children can find…
Read MoreDrought Impacts Hay Shortage, Producers Looking for Options at Greenly Field Day on August 7th
By Echo MengesArea farmers and cattleman are bracing for a drastic hay shortage, several of whom are already feeling the effects of, which is being attributed to an exceptionally long winter compacted by an exceptionally dry summer. “Going back clear to last year, we had a pretty short hay crop in 2017. The winter of…
Read MoreKnox County Elementary School and Other School Supply Lists Available Online
Parents from local schools have a new tool in their back-to-school bag of tricks this year as all of their school’s supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com. With just one or two clicks, parents can find their child’s exact supply list and then click right over to pre-filled shopping carts on Target, Walmart, Office Depot,…
Read MoreEmden Teens Escape Serious Injuries In Rollover Accident
By Marlana Smith Two Emden teens escaped serious injuries in a rollover accident on Wednesday, July 25, at 9:17 p.m. on Route AA at Shelby County on gravel road 272, approximately three miles north of Hunnewell. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Vincent D Brummer, 19, Emden, was westbound driving a 1994…
Read MoreNorth Shelby FBLA Members Participated In Traffic Safety Program
By Marlana Smith The North Shelby FBLA member participated in T.R.A.C.T.I.O.N. from Thursday, July 26, to Saturday, July 28, in Columbia Missouri, at Stoney Creek Inn. Ten members and two advisors participated in the program. On Missouri Traction’s website they said, “TRACTION (formerly Team Spirit) is a youth traffic safety leadership training program designed…
Read MoreSouth Shelby Loses Another School Board Member
For a second time in a week, a school board member from the Shelby County R-IV school district has resigned. According to reports, Jarrell Foreman has resigned. “I can confirm his resignation, effect August 1,” said Superintendent Tim Maddex. The Clarence Courier has tried to contact Mr. Foreman for comment, but has been unsuccessful at…
Read MoreMissouri 2018 Tax Free Weekend August 3-5
Shoppers in and around the State of Missouri will be doing their school shopping August 3, 4 and 5 in 2018 during the state tax holiday, which eliminates state sales tax for various items. Some cities and counties across the state have increased their chance to pull in more customers by eliminating local taxes…
Read MoreFollowing Her Dreams: After Fighting Lyme Disease, Morgan Yoder is Going to LA
By Samantha Norman Almost a year ago, Morgan Yoder of Clark County wasn’t sure if she would ever be able to go to college. Now, in a few short weeks, she will be on her way to Los Angeles, California, to attend the Los Angeles Film School. Making the move from rural Missouri to one…
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