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Clark County Marching Indians Headed to Indianapolis for 500 Festival Parade
The Clark County Marching Indians will take their place on one of the nation’s biggest parade stages next month. The band, under the direction of Robert Dooley, has been selected to perform in the 70th annual Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade on Saturday, May 23, in downtown Indianapolis. Clark County is one of just 13…
Read MoreDavis Earns Top State FFA Honor in Wildlife Production & Management
By Emily Bontrager Each year, FFA members are recognized through proficiency awards at the local, state, and national levels. These awards highlight a student’s Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) and how they have demonstrated excellence in their chosen agricultural field. Wyatt Davis won the Missouri FFA Wildlife Production and Management Proficiency Award at the 98th Missouri…
Read MoreClark County R-1 Reorganizes, Eyes Busy Spring
By Mike Scott The Clark County R-1 Board of Education reorganized following the April 7 election and heard updates ranging from student achievement to budget pressures during its meeting Tuesday, April 21. The board accepted the results of the April 7 election, dissolved the current board and administered the oath of office to new member…
Read MoreMilan Elks Lodge Installs New Officers for 2026-2027 Term
2026-27 officers were installed April 2, 2026. Front L-R: Kris Good, exalted ruler, Steve Eddy, leading knight, Scott Frazier, loyal knight, Angel Oder, treasurer, Patty Foster, secretary. Back row: Mike Caldwell, trustee, Melissa VanDusseldorp, trustee, Mark Shaw, inner guard, Larry Rustan, Esquire, David Oder, trustee, Dan Sylvester, trustee. Not pictured: Anne Cook, chaplain, Larry Cook,…
Read MoreGreen City R-1 Prom King and Queen
Green City R-1 prom was held on Friday, April 24. At the Grand March, the Prom King and Queen were crowned. This year’s King was Senior Dalton Youngman, son of Damon Sizemore. Queen was Jaryn Hatcher, daughter of Kellen and Meghann Hatcher. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan Man Charged After Alleged Break-In, Hiding in Juvenile’s Bedroom Closet Following Facebook Messaging
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — A Milan man is accused of breaking into a home and hiding in a teen’s bedroom closet after initiating communication on the social network Facebook, according to court documents. Declan John Murphy, 21, is charged with one count of first-degree burglary, a Class B felony, and one count of…
Read MoreLocal Donations Help Rotary District 6040 Shoe Drive Surpass 25,000-Pair Goal
By Echo Menges KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — The Rotary District 6040 Shoes Caravan made a stop in Kirksville in April as part of a weeklong effort marking the 25th anniversary of the Shoes for Orphan Souls project, which this year surpassed a major milestone. The caravan, which travels between communities collecting donated footwear, brought together multiple…
Read MoreHHS Prom Royalty Crowned
ROYALTY – Highland Juniors and Seniors celebrated the 2025-26 school year during the “Meet Me at Midnight” dance by crowning Prom Queen Miss Addy Abel and King Mr. Gavin Sayres on Saturday evening, April 25, 2026. Submitted photo
Read MoreWild Tigers Pound Out Win Over Higbee
By David Sharp Brashear scored 14 runs on ten hits, powering to a 14-2, six inning win over Higbee (3-11) in baseball play at Kirksville High School. The contest was moved due wo wet grounds at Higbee. Cole Erwin and Quincy Chapman drilled one out RBI hits for a 1-0 Brashear (7-2) first inning lead.…
Read MoreThird Graders Bring Missouri History to Life
By Emilie Rumble The community at large enjoyed an evening of learning about some of the famous Missourians from the past during the annual 3rd Grade Missouri History Night held at Knox County Elementary School on Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026. A musical “Heartland Hoedown” featuring famous Missourians and the importance of Missouri history was…
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