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Murder, Arson and Assault Charges Filed Against Suspect Following Slaying of Ray Tripp, Jr.
By Echo Menges Edina, MO – Friday, October 22, 2021 – The death of Ray Tripp, Jr., 61, of rural Knox City, came as a shock to the communities of Knox and Lewis counties after Tripp’s body was discovered in the burned-out ruins of the Tripp home on June 14, 2021. Since then, the Knox…
Read MoreOz is Coming Back to Missouri
All the magic, entertainment and camaraderie of MO Wizard of Oz Days returns October 23. The MO Wizard of Oz Days has appeared in many small Missouri towns, and on our 7th year makes its way to Macon. The weekend promises to delight fans of all ages like never before; both live and virtual, indoor…
Read MoreHayes Retires, Auto Parts Store to Continue
By Echo Menges Larry Hayes, 77, of Edina, officially retired from Hayes Auto Parts on Thursday, September 30, 2021, which served as his last day at the store. Hayes began his career in the Edina auto parts business in 1991 working for J. Bergman then R&L Auto Parts before taking ownership of the business around…
Read MoreMissouri Lt. Governor Kehoe Visits Jared’s Jams in Edina
By Echo Menges A very special visitor came to Edina on Friday morning, October 1, 2021. Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe and his team dropped in on Jared Niemeyer and his parents, Dan and Brenda, for a visit and tour of the up-and-coming Jared’s Jams storefront on the east side of the Edina Town Square.…
Read MoreLocal Bankers Oppose Biden Administration Proposal
Proposal Requires Banks To Report Transactions Over $600 to IRS By Mike Scott, NEMOnews Media Group If a Biden administration proposal is adopted by Congress as part of the budget reconciliation package, financial institutions would be required to report more information on the accounts of everyday Americans to the Internal Revenue Service. The goal of…
Read MoreLegislative Update with MO State Rep. Greg Sharpe (R-Dist.4) VIDEO
Friday, October 1, 2021 – Edina, MO – Missouri State Rep. Greg Sharp took some time to grant an interview with The Edina Sentinel following a visit with Missouri’s Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe at a “Missouri Made” business tour in Edina called Jared’s Jams. This uncut video interview was conducted on-the-fly by The Edina Sentinel…
Read MoreImmigrant Business Owners from Nepal Make Edina New Home
By Echo Menges Knox County has become home to an international corporation with the somewhat recent acquisition of the Sunoco Beline 16 gas station and convenience store. Many locals still refer to the business as a Pic-a- Dilly. And, most recently the business was part of the YesWay corporation. The Sunoco gas station and store…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Papers Win Awards at MO Press Convention
Northeast Missouri – NEMOnews Media Group publications won a total of eight awards in the 2021 Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Missouri Press Association. At their annual convention, The Clark County Media, The Edina Sentinel, and the Shelby County Herald each received honors. The awards were given for stories published in 2020. The Media…
Read MoreLewis County Sheriff Responds to Sentinel Questions on Steffen Shooting
By Echo Menges The Lewis County Sheriff has granted The Edina Sentinel an exclusive interview about the investigation into the shooting of Bill Steffen, which took place sometime between Thursday evening and Friday morning August 15 or 16, 2021, at the Steffen home in a rural area approximately three-miles north of LaBelle. Sheriff David Parrish…
Read MoreKnox County Nursing Home Reports Decrease in COVID-19 Cases, Operating Under Outbreak Guidelines
By Echo Menges Thursday, September 9, 2021 – The Knox County Nursing Home is reporting a decrease in positive COVID-19 cases among the residents and staff at the facility. Today, there are three residents who are positive for the virus and only one staff member is positive, according to KCNH Administrator April Hruska. Unfortunately, the…
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