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Funds Turned Over to Baring Area Recovery Team
By Echo Menges Following months of organizing, training, planning, and preparation, the Baring Area Recovery Team (BART) has accepted a check from the Knox County Ministerial Alliance. The funds account for the majority of money raised locally to benefit those who suffered damages in the Baring tornado. BART’s acceptance of the money marks a step…
Read MoreYear In Review: Looking Back at the News of 2023 Part 1
Compiled by Emilie Rumble JANUARY 4, 2023 EVACUATION – Thursday, December 29, 2022, several local businesses on North Main Street along the west side of the Edina Town Square were evacuated Thursday morning after a natural gas line was accidentally ruptured in the alleyway between the historic Lycan building and the Edina City Hall. The…
Read MoreWreaths Across America Ceremony Honors Veterans: Say Their Names
By Emilie Rumble A red bow tied on a wreath of evergreens was laid upon the resting place of many Knox County United States Veterans from all branches of service, as part of the Wreaths Across America ceremonial services held across this nation on Saturday, December 16, 2023. As each wreath is laid, the name…
Read MoreHometown Radio Group Holds Fall Sports Player of the Week, Player of the Year Awards Ceremony
By David Sharp The Hometown Radio Group held their 2023 Fall Sports Player of the Week and Player of the Year ceremony on December 16, 2023 at Memphis, Mo. The Hometown Radio Group includes KMEM Radio in Memphis and KUDV Radio in Bloomfield, Iowa. Football Players representing Schuyler County, Highland, Clark County, Scotland County, Knox…
Read MoreJudge Dismisses Three of Four Counts in Dr. Tobler’s Lawsuit Against Scotland County Hospital, Achim Hoyal
By Echo Menges The lawsuit brought by former Scotland County Hospital CEO Dr. Randall Tobler against the Scotland County Hospital and SCH employee Achim Hoyal continues to wind its way through the court process. Late Tuesday, December 12, 2023, First Circuit Presiding Judge Rick Roberts delivered a blow to Tobler’s legal team by dismissing three…
Read MoreCougars Bolt To Win Over Paris at Monroe City Tournament
By David Sharp Highland came out of the blocks strong, reeling off a streak of ten unanswered first quarter points for a 54-43 win over Paris in the boys championship semifinal round of the 99th Annual Monroe City Tournament. The Cougars (2-4) hit the offensive boards hard, especially in the first half. Highland height and…
Read MoreKnox County Native Inducted Into MFCA Hall of Fame
By David Sharp Milan High School and Truman State University football coach John Dabney was inducted into the Missouri Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame along with three other high school football coaches. The December 8, 2023 induction ceremony was held in Osage Beach, Missouri. Jason Ambroson of Smithville HS, Will Christian of Lebanon and…
Read MoreFamily, Career, and Community Leaders of America Deck the Halls with Knox County Elementary School Students
By Echo Menges Knox County High School Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) members hosted a Christmas party for Knox County Elementary School students on Friday night, December 1, 2023. The event was dubbed “Deck the Halls” and it was the first of its kind to be held by the club. Elementary students…
Read MoreHealth Dept. Hosts Holiday Fun at Community Center
By Echo Menges The Knox County Health Department staff spent Sunday afternoon, December 3, 2023, welcoming families to their Christmas Kickoff at the Knox County Community Center. Children and their families were welcomed to spend the afternoon with the Grinch posing for photos, decorating cookies, drinking hot chocolate and Christmas themed kettle corn before snuggling…
Read MoreFormer Milan and Knox County HS Football Coach Enters Hall of Fame
By David Sharp Knox County R-I High School and Quincy University graduate John Dabney has been named to the Missouri Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Dabney will be inducted on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the MFCA Hall of Fame Banquet at Margaritaville on the Lake of the Ozarks. The MFCA Hall of Fame…
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