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20 Missouri Youths Attend National 4-H Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. – Twenty Missouri 4-H members were selected to represent the state at the National 4-H Congress, a premier leadership conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2 in Atlanta. The delegation joined more than 700 youths from over 40 states for a week of leadership development, as well as an evening of culture at the Atlanta…
Read MoreHannibal Regional Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2026
Hannibal Regional Hospital is thrilled to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2026. Proud parents Breaunna Davis and John Mata of Palmyra, Missouri, welcomed a son named John on January 1, 2026, at 2:42 pm, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces and 19 inches long. The family received prenatal care from Dr. Laura…
Read More20 Missouri Youths Attend National 4-H Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. – Twenty Missouri 4-H members were selected to represent the state at the National 4-H Congress, a premier leadership conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2 in Atlanta. The delegation joined more than 700 youths from over 40 states for a week of leadership development, as well as an evening of culture at the Atlanta…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of What’s Left
We sat in the dark, listening carefully for any noise to let us know our target creatures were getting close. Years of shooting a gun without hearing protection has curtailed my hearing, but when I heard my hunting buddy say, “I just heard them,” I walked out quickly and turned on the H.S. Undertaker electronic…
Read MoreYear in Review: 2025
2025 was a busy year. Here’s a look back at July through December July 2025 St. Francisville Masonic Lodge #588 and Kahoka Chapter #40, Order of the Eastern Star have utilized the Masonic Home of Missouri’s Creating-A-Partnership (CAP) Program for the last few years. The CAP Program double-matched funds raised. Some of the projects that…
Read MoreIllinois Man Charged With Felony Weapon Offense in Clark County
A felony charge filed in Clark County Circuit Court alleges that a Red Bud, Illinois, man was armed and intoxicated during a late-night incident that prompted a law enforcement response late last month. According to court records in Case No. 25CK-CR00266, Zeljko Petrovic, of Red Bud, Illinois, has been charged with Unlawful Use of a…
Read MoreMore Than $1.5 Million Awarded to Area Communities Through State CDBG Program
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Economic Development has awarded more than $16.7 million to 43 community improvement projects statewide through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s Fiscal Year 2025 competitive cycle, with several Northeast Missouri communities included. Among the local recipients, the City of Kahoka received $280,095 to support residential and…
Read MoreLocal Mother and Daughter Launch Business to Support Those with Alpha-Gal Syndrome
By Emily Bontrager Life changed dramatically for Lexi Cottrell two years ago when she was diagnosed with Alpha- Gal syndrome, an allergy that continues to gain national attention. “Everybody’s Alpha- Gal is different. What I might be allergic to, somebody else might not be allergic to,” Lexi explained. Alpha-Gal syndrome is becoming increasingly recognized, with…
Read MoreYear in Review: Looking Back on the News of 2025
Part 2 JULY Sullivan County Fair events and the Fair Queen contest were showcased during mid-summer celebrations. Camp Med and local workshops introduced students to healthcare and technical career pathways. The Milan C-2 Board reviewed budget amendments and end-of-year financials. Fourth of July celebrations and community activities filled the summer calendar. AUGUST Back-to-school coverage focused…
Read MoreInterim Public Administrator Sworn-In to Office
By Echo Menges MILAN, Mo. — The Sullivan County Commission has appointed Ashley Hoselton as interim public administrator following the retirement of Joan Brummitt, who previously held the position and was arrested last year on allegations of financial misconduct. Hoselton was sworn in during a brief ceremony at the Sullivan County Courthouse. She will serve…
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