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Class 2 Athletes Capture Medals at Class 1-2 State Track and Field

 By David Sharp  Summit Christian Academy and Charleston HS shared the Class 2 Boys team championship with 47 points each. West Platte and Christian HS shared third place with 38 points each.  Schuyler County placed 13th in the final Class 2 Boys team standings with 20 points. Milan tied with School of the Ozarks and…

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Remembering American Soldiers, Memorial Day Service Held in Edina

 Members of the Knox County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4822, and members of the American Legion Posts 261, 358, and 290 representing Edina, Knox City, and Novelty performed a rifle salute during the annual Knox County Memorial Day Service at the Knox County Community Center in Edina on Monday morning, May 29, 2023. Photo…

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Area Athletes Capture Medals at Class 1-2 State Track and Field

 By David Sharp  Student-Athletes from Knox County, Grundy County/Newtown-Harris, and Green City won State Championships at the May 19-20, 2023 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships held at Jefferson City, Missouri.  Knox County Senior Jennifer Hinkle became the sixth individual, and the seventh event participant to win a State Track and Field Championship. The University of…

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 Survey Input Needed for Local Public Transit Plan Update 

The Coordinated Public Transit Human Services Transportation Plan prepared by the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission determines local transit services eligibility for federal funding.  Submitted by Chris Feeny, NEMO RPC  MEMPHIS, MO — 5/18/2023 – Is access to public transportation available in your community? Is your access to medical appointments, work, or other key destinations…

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Hinkle Takes Gold Medal At State Championships

 KNOX COUNTY STATE CHAMPION – Lady Eagle senior Jennifer Hinkle is shown with the MSHSAA Class 1 Javelin Gold Medal from the May 19-20, 2023 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships. The Edina Sentinel State Track Meet text stories will be published in the May 31 Edition. Photo by David Sharp 

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NEMO Wind Project Update Question and Answer Interview

 By Echo Menges  The following question and answer interview was conducted by this reporter via email with John Carson, CEO of Cordelio Power, earlier this month to update the community on the progress of the Knox County Wind Project.  Q&A Interview with John Carson, CEO of Cordelio Power  Q: Is there a timeline on when…

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Turkey Hunters Escape Devastating Fire in Rural Knox County

 By Echo Menges  Knox County, MO – Thursday, April 27, 2023 – Two hunters were lucky to escape a cabin fire Thursday afternoon. The fire was located at 56543 Stonewall Avenue in rural Knox County approximately two miles south of Highway 6 between Knox City and Edina.  According to one of the hunters, the two…

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Knox County Health Department Hosts Health Fair in Edina

 By Echo Menges  The Knox County Health Department hosted dozens of health care providers and professionals during their Health Fair at the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023.  Attendees were treated to free blood glucose and blood pressure checks among a myriad of other offerings including chair massages, demonstrations, games, and prizes.…

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