Knox County Prosecutor Appointed as New Lewis County Associate Circuit Judge
By Echo Menges The Knox County Prosecutor has been given a new posting by Governor Mike Parson. Corey Moon, 32, of Edina has been appointed as the new Lewis County Associate Circuit Judge by Missouri Governor Mike Parson. The announcement was made midday Friday with a short press release from the Governor’s office. “It’s been…
Read MoreKnox County Relays Results
By David Sharp Knox County hosted the seven team Knox County Relays varsity track and field meet on April 29, 2021. Highland, Knox County, Marion County, Monroe City, North Shelby, Salisbury and Schuyler County. Highland won five boys and two girls events. Knox County won five boys events and the girls javelin competition. Jennifer Hinkle…
Read MoreCordelio Power Announces Acquisition of Knox County Wind Project from Tenaska
By Echo Menges Cordelio Power and Tenaska have jointly announced the Knox County wind project has been sold to Canadian based company Cordelio Power. The announcement was made public on Friday, May 7, 2021, during an interview between company representatives and The Edina Sentinel. “Tenaska intends on being a partner in the project long term,…
Read MoreKnox County Wins Non-Conference Baseball Contest With Clark County
By David Sharp Knox County (11-4) worked the count to their advantage during an 8-1 win over Clark County (6-10) in May 5, 2021 varsity baseball play at Knox County. Both teams played good defense and competed hard. Kellen Parrish pitched a Knox County seven inning complete game. Parrish struck out five with one walk…
Read MoreCLIFFORD LEE DAVIS
CLIFFORD LEE DAVIS Clifford Lee Davis, age 71, of Baring, MO, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, in Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born September 16, 1949, in Knox City, Missouri, the son of Garland Royal and Barbara Ann Norton Davis. Clifford attended school at Knox City Elementary and Knox County R1 High…
Read MoreGLEN “DALE” LASKE, JR.
GLEN “DALE” LASKE, JR. Glen “Dale” Laske, Jr. 79, of Palmyra, Missouri formerly of Hurdland, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at the Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri. Dale was born on September 13, 1941, in Novinger, Missouri, the son of Glen Dale Sr. and Christine Skender Laske. He graduated in 1959 from…
Read MoreBranch Manager Jeanie James Retires From USB in Edina
By Echo Menges Jeanie James, 65, of Bee Ridge officially retired from United State Bank (USB) in Edina on Friday, April 30, 2021. She began her service as a part-time Bank Teller in 1995. She was promoted to Branch Manager in December of 2009 following the retirement of Nancy Hamlin. Her favorite part of working…
Read MoreJane Moore Honored With McCaskill Award
Northeast Missouri – The Board of Directors of the Missouri Association of Treatment Court Professionals (MATCP) has awarded the 2020 Claire McCaskill Award to Jane Moore, 2nd Judicial Circuit Treatment Court Case Manager. The McCaskill Award is the Association’s highest honor, and is given each year to a Treatment Court professional who exemplifies the commitment…
Read MorePostmaster Theresa Hunolt Retires From Edina Post Office
By Echo Menges Theresa Hunolt, 60, of Baring officially retired as the Edina Post Master on Friday, April 30, 2021. Hunolt began her career at the US Post Office in Baring on January 2, 1988. She was hired as a Postmaster Leave Replacement Clerk part-time when she was in her twenties. “I went to Kirksville…
Read MoreKnox County Wins at Novinger
By David Sharp Knox County improved their overall record to 9-4, scoring eight times in the sixth inning for a 14-2, six inning run rule win at Novinger (5-3). Rylan Roberts stroked four Knox County hits. Blake Parrish struck out 13 Wildcats in five innings pitched. Isaac McCurren doubled off Novinger ace pitcher Jace Brownell…
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