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Erwin Signs Letter of Intent on Baseball Scholarship
By David Sharp Four year starting Brashear Wild Tiger baseball standout Cole Erwin has signed a National Letter of Intent to attend St. Charles Community College on a baseball scholarship. Cole Erwin follows his older brother Carson Erwin into the ranks of college baseball players. Carson Erwin is currently playing Lincoln University baseball. Cole Erwin…
Read MoreNew police Officer Joins Edina Police Department, Council Approves Blue Shield Resolution
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Edina Police Department has added a new officer, with Brian Salsberry of Green City beginning his duties with the city in early March under Police Chief David Dudley. Salsberry, 46, is serving in a part-time role and brings more than a decade of law enforcement experience to the…
Read MoreKnox County Voters Decide Ballot Issues, Local Races
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Knox County voters weighed in on local issues and races during the April 7 General Municipal Election, with 449 ballots cast out of 2,463 registered voters for a turnout of 18.23 percent, according to unofficial results. Voters rejected Knox County Question 1, which asked whether to exempt eligible taxpayers…
Read MoreLocal Authors Release Knox County Family History Book
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A new book highlighting the history of two Knox County families and the communities they helped shape has been released by local authors Maurine Mayer and Shawn Poore. A Knox County History: Six Generations and the Communities They Knew traces the Roseberry and Poore families from the 1830s through…
Read MoreSchuyler Students Shine In Math Club Competition
The second annual Elementary Math Club recently concluded for the year. Mrs. Veatch, the club sponsor, invited fifth-and sixth-grade students interested in learning and having fun with math to join this year’s club. Nine students stepped up to the challenge and met twice a week during March. Time was spent playing a variety of math…
Read MoreSchuyler County Boys Take Third, Girls Seventh At Scotland County Relays; Oliver, Applegate Lead Strong Showing
Schuyler County turned in a solid performance Thursday at the Scotland County Relays, with the boys finishing third overall with 90 points and the girls placing seventh with 34.5 points. The Rams were led by a standout effort from Mason Oliver, who captured the 400-meter title and added a win in the long jump, while…
Read MoreSchuyler County Voters Approve Tax And Ambulance Questions; Local Races Decided Across County
SCHUYLER COUNTY — Schuyler County voters approved all four ballot questions in Tuesday’s General Municipal Election, while contested races for the Schuyler County Ambulance District, Greentop alderman and several city offices were also decided. Turnout was 498 ballots cast out of 2,701 registered voters, or 18.44 percent. County voters approved the county tax question by…
Read MoreGrandson Of President Harry S Truman To Share Personal Memories In Lamar Presentation
JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 27, 2026 – History will come to life in the birthplace of the 33rd President when Clifton Truman Daniel, the eldest grandson of Harry and Bess Truman, visits Lamar on Thursday, April 30. Daniel will host a special evening of storytelling and personal reflection at Lamar’s Thiebaud Auditorium, offering a rare…
Read MoreSheppard Sweeps Hurdles, Pontius Wins 800 To Lead Palmyra At Home Meet
PALMYRA — Competing on their home track, Palmyra High School athletes delivered a strong all-around performance at the Palmyra Open on April 9, highlighted by dominant efforts in the hurdles and distance races, along with multiple relay podium finishes. Luke Sheppard turned in one of the top performances of the meet, sweeping both hurdle events.…
Read MoreUnited Way of the Mark Twain Area Executive Director Joins Statewide Leaders at Governor’s Mansion
Hannibal, MO – The Executive Director of the United Way of the Mark Twain Area, Denise Damron, recently joined fellow United Way leaders from across Missouri for a special evening at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion hosted by Governor Mike Kehoe. The gathering provided an opportunity for collaboration and discussion around strengthening communities throughout the state.…
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