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South Shelby School Board Member Submits Resignation
By Mike Scott A board member of the Shelby County R-IV school district has submitted his resignation, citing personal reasons. “The big reason is because my work requires a lot of my time. Moving provides more time with my family,” said board member Nate Schoonover of his decision. “The timing wasn’t the best and it’s…
Read MoreKnox County Candidate Forum VIDEO and AUDIO
Watch or listen to the 2018 Knox County Candidate Forum here. Scroll down for different formats and options. The Knox County Candidate Forum was held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Knox County Community Center in Edina, MO. The forum was moderated by Knox County journalist and Editor of The Edina Sentinel Echo Menges.…
Read MoreMissouri State Highway Patrol Requests Assistance Locating Fugitive
Captain James E. Wilt, commanding officer of Troop B, informs the public that officers are seeking a fugitive who fled on foot from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Northeast Sullivan County. On July 24, 2018, a trooper attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Troy L. Franklin, 34, of Milan, MO. The…
Read MoreParking Lot Paving Project Causes Headaches For CCR-1
By Mike Scott Two separate incidents involving paving the parking lot near the football field have caused headaches for Clark County R-1 School administrators. “Last week, the contractors were removing a large chunk of concrete near the press box,” said CCR-1 Superintendent Dr. Ritchie Kracht. In the process, they pulled out the electrical wire that…
Read MoreSubmit Your Questions for the Knox County Candidate Forum on Wed. July 25th at 6:00 p.m.
The Knox County Candidate Forum will feature candidates running in county level races on Wednesday, July 25 at 6:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by The Edina Sentinel and KMEM-FM 100.5 Radio Station and hosted by the Knox County Community Center. This event will be broadcast live on KMEM and live streamed via nemonews.net. The…
Read MoreKahoka Spared Worst of Storm Damage
Kahoka was spared the worst of a powerful storm system that rolled across Iowa and northeast Missouri Thursday evening. Although a tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service, and sirens wailed in Kahoka and Wayland, no tornado was reported. Trees down and power outages were reported in Revere and St. Francisville, but the…
Read MoreAlleged Rape Suspect Arrested
The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of Adam Christopher Tucker, age 33 of Wyaconda, Missouri. On June 26, 2018, the Clark County Sheriff’s Office applied for and was granted an arrest warrant for Adam Christopher Tucker. The arrest warrant was issued by the 1stJudicial Circuit Court of Clark County Missouri. Listed on the…
Read MoreMU research targets Japanese beetles
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Japanese beetles—those mean, green eating machines—are peaking throughout much of Missouri. University of Missouri Extension field crops entomologist Kevin Rice hopes his research on Japanese beetles will take a bite out of their buffet. Japanese beetles cause large economic losses for the agricultural community. Adult beetles typically feed on silks and tassels…
Read MoreStorm Damage in Edina PHOTOS + VIDEO
A few Edina residents woke up to find tree damage on the northwest side of town, which is believed to have happened during a heavy downpour on Friday evening, July 13, 2018. Several trees along North Cottey Street, within about a 50 to 70-yard radius, were snapped or uprooted. Residents near the damage didn’t notice…
Read MoreUSDA Authorizes Emergency Haying and Grazing of Conservation Reserve Program Acres for Clark County
(Kahoka, MO), July 13, 2018 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Executive Director Kim Meinhardttoday announced that Clark County is authorized for emergency haying and grazing use of Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres for fiscal year 2018. FSA’s fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Unlike previous years,…
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