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Gardner Musing
Weather wise wehave been on a roller coaster ride for sure. Hopefully this last snow that is coming our way will go off course and avoid this area. I was looking at a few articles from the Marion County Standard, September 28, 1938 . A article that caught my eye was headlined as “Palmyran Sees…
Read MoreTaylor News
TAYLOR, MO – What a beautiful weekend we have had, a bit windy but temps were great.As I sit here typing this article, it is cloudy with a forecast of rain changing to snow later this evening into Monday morning. I do believe later in the week it is suppose to be beautiful with very…
Read MoreRoadwork Planned in Northeast Missouri March 16-27
HANNIBAL, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance projects scheduled across northeast Missouri between March 16 and March 27. Motorists should expect temporary closures and possible delays as crews complete maintenance work throughout the region. All road closures and planned roadwork can be viewed on the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.…
Read MoreEdina City Council March Meeting with VIDEO
March Regular Meeting Minutes Submitted by Margaret Gibson, City Clerk DRAFT – March 9, 2026 – The Board of Aldermen met in regular session with Mayor Linda Kerr presiding. Aldermen present: Dot Kriegshauser, Delmar Strange, David Bugh, Rick Yoakum, Staci Rimer (arrived later), Don Crim. Absent: none. Others present: Roger Parton, Superintendent of Utilities;…
Read MoreFrozen in Glass: Why These Images Matter
Every once in a while, something crosses your desk that reminds you why preserving local history matters. For me, lately, that has been the growing collection of historic glass negatives we’ve been sharing through our Historic Images Frozen in Glass project. I’ll be honest — when we first started scanning these fragile pieces of photographic…
Read MoreKahoka’s Pauly Hospital and the Remarkable Doctor Behind It
By Emily Bontrager For decades, a tall brick building on West Main Street stood as one of Kahoka’s most recognizable medical landmarks — the Dr. W. F. Pauly Hospital. Though many residents later remember it as an apartment building, the structure originally served as a full-service hospital built and operated by one of the community’s…
Read MoreHoning Skills and Shaping Wood: A Local Craftsman’s Journey
By Emily Bontrager National Craft Month is celebrated every March to highlight crafters’ creativity and craftsmanship. Whether a person creates woodworking projects, quilts, sews, or scrapbooks, there are many ways to showcase a person’s crafting skills. For Chris Smith of Kahoka, MO, woodworking isn’t just a pastime; it’s a lifelong skill that began in high…
Read MoreParties Report Settlement in Lawsuit Against Scotland County Hospital
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — The parties involved in a lawsuit filed by former Scotland County Hospital employee Terri Schmitt have reported that the case has been settled. According to a recent entry in the Scotland County Circuit Court record, the court received a joint notice of settlement from the parties on Feb. 26.…
Read MoreScotland County Annex Building Renovations Nearing Completion
By Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. — Renovations inside the former U.S. Bank building in downtown Memphis are expected to be completed by April 1, possibly sooner, and Scotland County commissioners say county offices could begin relocating to the building later this summer. The Scotland County Commission purchased the 8,600 square foot building at 231 S.…
Read MoreClass 1 District 12 Champions
Grundy R-V with Newtown-Harris Panthers defeated the Meadville Lady Eagles on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Meadville for the girls Class 1 District 12 Championship by a score of 44-39. This was the Panthers first girls district championship in 26 years, with the victory they moved on to play the North Shelby Raiders in the…
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