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NEMO Storm Spotter Training to be Held in Edina
By Echo Menges The US National Weather Service St. Louis Office will host Storm Spotter Training at the Knox County Community Center in Edina, MO, on Thursday, February 22, 2024. This is one of two in-person Storm Spotter Training classes offered by the NWS St. Louis office in Northeast Missouri in 2024. Pre-registration is not…
Read MoreRosebud’s Floral & Gift Boutique Opens in Edina
By Echo Menges A new flower and gift shop officially opened in Edina on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Rosebud’s Floral & Gift Boutique owner Devin Lingenfelter welcomed new customers throughout the day offering specials and raffle opportunities. Lingenfelter has been busy transforming the new business into her new shop since late summer and has been…
Read MoreLooking Back At The Edina Sentinel 2023: Part 3
Compiled by Emilie Rumble AUGUST 2, 2023 ROLLOVER – Virginia M.Clark, 19, ofColumbia, Missouri, wasdriving a 2016 WesternStar dump truck when itwent off the left side ofthe road of Missouri 15two miles east of Novelty,Missouri, on July 27,2023. Clark receivedmoderate injuries whilethe truck was reported tohave extensive damageafter rolling over. NOMINATED – The Knox County…
Read MoreHeavy Snow and Frigid Temperatures Arrive
The City of Edina snowplowed overnight Monday, January 8, 2024, through Tuesday, January 9. The nine inch snow kept the City Work Crew busy through the week preparing for sleet, snow, and frigid temperatures on Friday, January 12. The City Work Crew pretreated streets ahead of the storms. Edina fared better than many small towns…
Read MoreGorin Native Plays Instruments For Salvation Army Kettle Campaign
By Emily Bontrager The Salvation Army assists millions of people during Thanksgiving and Christmas each year with their Kettle Campaign. The red kettle donations throughout the year help with food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance. The donations also help with youth programs, veteran services, senior centers, and emergency disaster relief. David Tague, 63, grew up…
Read MoreNorth Shelby Tournament Moved To January 17-20
By David Sharp Bitterly cold temperatures forecast for the beginning of the Wek of January 15-20, 2024 has caused North Shelby Tournament organizers to push the start of their 2024 version back two days to Wednesday, January 17. The revised schedule has first round games being played at the North Shelby Gym as well as…
Read MoreMan Burned in House Fire Caused by Kerosene Heater
By Echo Menges Dozens of volunteer firefighters from Edina, Baring and Hurdland responded to a house fire at 607 N. East Ave. in Edina on Thursday night, January 4, 2024. The homeowner, Harold “Rusty” Dever was reported to be home at the time of the fire and suffered burns during the blaze. When emergency personnel…
Read MoreFirefighters Respond to Methane Gas Explosion
By Echo Menges Volunteer firefighters were called to a fire at a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) at the Ira Hoover farm approximately five miles west of Baring Tuesday afternoon, January 2, 2024. According the Baring VFD Fire Chief Merlin Oberholtzer, the fire is believed to have been caused by a buildup of methane gas…
Read MoreLooking Back At The Edina Sentinel 2023: Part 2
Compiled by Emilie Rumble APRIL 5, 2023 IN MEMORY – Rita Mae Goodwin Smith, age 89, of Moberly passed away peacefully at Monroe Manor in Paris, Missouri, on March 3, 2023. APRIL 12, 2023 ARREST – On March 23, 2023, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Missouri Probation and Parole who provided a…
Read MoreKnox County Commission Fires Whistleblower Following Allegations of Fraud, Intimidation
Knox County Commission Fires Whistleblower Following Allegations of Fraud, Intimidation By Echo Menges Knox County, MO – January 9, 2024 – The Knox County Commission fired their Administrative Assistant at the end of 2023 amid well documented claims of alleged wrongdoing made against one of the Commissioners. During the month of December, The Edina Sentinel…
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