Area News
Year in Review: 2025
In the heart of northeast Missouri, where community roots run deep and neighbors feel more like family, 2025 was a year defined by growth, milestones, and memorable moments. From sidewalk upgrades in Kahoka to heartfelt volunteer efforts and school accomplishments, Clark County’s spirit of resilience and pride shone brightly through every season. As we look…
Read MoreSaving What Was Almost Lost: Why Old VHS Home Movies Matter
By Emily Bontrager Some people reading this may not even know what a VHS tape is, and that alone says a lot about how quickly time moves and technology changes. VHS tapes were once the standard way families recorded life at home. Before smartphones and digital cameras, events like birthday parties, Christmas mornings, weddings, and…
Read MoreMilan Elks Serve Over 200 Christmas Meals
THE MILAN ELKS served approximately 209 carry out dinners on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 in celebration of Christmas. Shown above are volunteer workers filling plates to be delivered. The proceeds are donated to the Sullivan County Nutrition Site. Photo submitted
Read MoreMilan C-2 Basketball Tournament to Begin Jan. 12
The Milan C-2 66th Annual Invitational Basketball Tournament will begin on Monday, January 12 and run thru Saturday, January 17, 2026. There are 8 teams competing for the championship, Milan Wildcats, Green City Gophers, North Missouri Knights, Marceline Tigers, Putnam County Midgets, Trenton Bulldogs, Novinger Wildcats and the Brookfield Bulldogs in the girls and boys…
Read MoreYear in Review: Looking Back on the News of 2025
JANUARY Sheriff Roger Smiley retired after 16 years of service, and Scott Frazier was sworn in as Sullivan County Sheriff. The 65th Annual Milan Invitational Basketball Tournament began, featuring teams from across the region. Verimore Bank donated $12,500 to support the Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Two Milan FFA members received $1,000 NEMO Cattlemen’s scholarships…
Read MoreYear in Review 2025: Schuyler County Times
In the tight-knit towns of Schuyler County, 2025 unfolded with familiar charm and quiet determination. Whether it was school pride, community service, or longstanding traditions, local residents once again showed what it means to come together and make a difference close to home. As we reflect on the first half of the year, these moments…
Read MoreLooking Back on the News of 2025
Compiled by Emilie Rumble JANUARY 1, 2025 – RETIREMENT – After 47 years of being in business, Frank “Junior” and Barb Crabtree announced their retirement and sale of the Frank’s Appliance in Edina to a new local business owner. IN MEMORY – Alan Lee Shumaker and Donna Kay Rowlison. JANUARY 8, 2025 – SWORN IN…
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Baring Volunteer Fire Department, Edina Fire Department and Knox City Volunteer Fire Department have been approved for state equipment grants of up to $15,000 each from the Missouri Department of Public Safety. The grants are part of a new state initiative to support small volunteer fire departments with limited budgets.…
Read MoreEdina Offered Compromise on E-911 Costs Amid Withdrawal Notice
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — After notifying Knox County of its intent to exit a shared E-911 dispatch payment agreement, the city of Edina is now weighing a proposal that would temporarily preserve dispatch services in 2025 while a long-term solution is prepared for a public vote. During a Dec. 23 special meeting of…
Read MoreRinging in the New Year, One Tradition at a Time
As the final seconds of the year tick away, people across the globe prepare to welcome the new year with traditions as varied as the cultures that celebrate them. Some rituals involve feasting. Others focus on reflection. Many are rooted in age-old beliefs about luck, prosperity and new beginnings. From fireworks in New York City…
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