Area Breaking News
Train Collides with Tractor-Trailer North of Knox County
By Echo Menges Gorin, MO – Thursday, January 26, 2023 – The tiny town of Gorin, population 62, was overrun by emergency crews after a BNSF freight train collided with a tractor-trailer in the middle of the rural community. Emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site at approximately 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, January…
Read MoreKnox County Community Rallies to Support Teenager Injured in ATV Crash
Western’s family and friends took to social media asking for prayers from the community, which ignited a massive prayer chain that reached far beyond Knox County. Just 24-hours after the crash, efforts to raise money to help with the teen’s medical expenses were moving forward.
Read MoreBlue Room Staff Send Heartfelt Thank You Cards to Chamber
Submitted by Shannon Downing, Secretary Knox Co. Chamber Board of Directors January Meeting Minutes DRAFT – January 10, 2023 – The Knox County Chamber of Commerce Meeting at the Eagle’s Nest in Edina. President Lisa Bosch called the meeting to order at 6:13pm. Those in attendance were President Lisa Bosch, Vice President David Bugh, Secretary/…
Read MoreKnox Co. Boys Advance With Win Over La Plata
By David Sharp Knox County used a stifling ball pressure defense and scored the first ten points during January 19, 2023 boy’s consolation semifinal play from the 34th Annual North Shelby Tournament for a 63-25 win. Kellen Parrish scored a game high 22 points. Blake Parrish fired in 20 Eagle points. Rylan Roberts added seven…
Read MoreCANTON BOYS COACH INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME
CANTON BOYS COACH INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME-Long time Canton boys basketball coach Andy Anderson (shown on the left) accepts a trophy basketball from Canton Athletic Director Clint Smith during the January 10, 2023 Top Cat games between Highland and Canton. Andy Anderson won ten district championships during his tenure at Canton. Anderson was recently…
Read MoreEagles Rally For LCC Win Over Fayette Boys
By David Sharp Knox County and Fayette played a relatively even first half in their January 13, 2023 conference match at Knox County. The Falcons (4-8, 0-4) erased a 23-18 Knox County lead, scoring the final five first half points for a 23 all draw after 16 minutes of basketball. Fayette defended the lane well…
Read MoreUSB Donates $10K to Culver-Stockton College
Submitted by USB USB recently presented Culver-Stockton College on December 22, 2022, with a $10,000 donation. The funds benefit the school’s Johnson- Turner IDEA Center. United State Bank is a major sponsor of the Center and is grateful for the opportunities C-SC brings to our community. C-SC Provost Dr. Lauren Schellenberger accepted the gift on…
Read MoreKTVO TV Executives Visit Knox County
By Echo Menges Representatives of KTVO-TV, Channel 3 in Kirksville, visited Knox County on Thursday evening, January 12, 2023. The four person team gave a presentation during the Chamber of Commerce Small Business Thursday event, which was held at the Knox County Community Center. During their visit, KTVO CEO Carol Kellum introduced some of the…
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