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By David Sharp Marion County (0-9) scored a single run on a first inning passed ball. Heath Feldkamp took care of the rest, tossing a five inning no hitter at the Mustangs during May 1, 2026 varsity baseball play at Marion County. The Cougars improved to 3-10 on the season with an 11-1 victory. Nathan Wright scored with two out in the first inning. Wright drew a one out walk. Highland tied the contest when Casey De Clue singled Heath Feldkamp home with none out in the first frame. Brock Schneider and Casey DeClue executed a double steal for the…

By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A new coffee shop has opened its doors in Edina, adding another small business to the community’s downtown district. EsKape officially began serving customers in April at 117 Main Street. The shop is owned by Mike and Angelica Bommarito, a young couple who recently moved to Edina from St. Louis with their two children. The Bommaritos said the idea for the business grew out of a simple conversation and developed into a family-driven effort to build something of their own while putting down roots in the community. In a post shared on the business’s…

Attendees travel from across Northeast Missouri for hands-on training focused on open meetings and public records laws By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and public records requirements. Organizers said approximately 95 people signed in for the session, though actual attendance was likely higher. At one point, attendees lined up to get into the training as additional tables and chairs were brought in to accommodate the crowd. The training was…

By Echo Menges   EDINA, Mo. — The The Missouri Bar is asking residents to share their thoughts on access to legal services, with a local meeting set this week in Edina. Andy Briscoe, an attorney and director of government relations for the Missouri Bar, will meet with area residents beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday and will remain available as long as there is interest. The Circuit Clerk’s Office inside of the courthouse will direct visitors on where to meet with Briscoe during his visit. The visit is part of a broader effort to better understand challenges people face when…

By Emilie Rumble The community at large enjoyed an evening of learning about some of the famous Missourians from the past during the annual 3rd Grade Missouri History Night held at Knox County Elementary School on Tuesday evening, April 14, 2026. A musical “Heartland Hoedown” featuring famous Missourians and the importance of Missouri history was presented. Songs performed were Heartland Hoedown, City of the Large Canoe, Westward Trail, Surrounding States and the beautiful Missouri Waltz. Students of Mrs. Handzus’s class and the famous Missourian they portrayed were: Sofia Anthes – Katherine Bain, St. Louis Physician of Children’s Health; Jett Barnhill…