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Knox County Dental Hosts Patient Appreciation Supper
Knox County Dental Patient Appreciation Supper – The Knox County Dental Office in Edina hosted a patient appreciation drive through meal pickup on Tuesday afternoon, October 10, 2023, in front of their North Main Street Office. Dr. Lisa Bosch and her staff served smoked pulled pork and chicken sandwiches with the baked beans, potato salad,…
Read MoreBenefit Fundraiser for Alijah Berry and Family This Saturday
By Alicia Berry and Emilie Rumble The community of Knox County is once again rallying to share the love and support for one of their own, young Alijah Berry whom this week, on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, received a life-saving bone marrow transplant. On Saturday, October 21, 2023, a benefit is set from 5-8 p.m.,…
Read MoreBoil Orders Issued by Water District
By Echo Menges Edina, MO – Three 48-hour boil orders were issued by the Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 this month. According to Water District Manager Gary Mallett, the first 48-hour boil order was issued to water customers in Baring. “The fire department hooked on and killed all of the pressure in…
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By David Sharp Highland turned in a team score of 405, winning the Clarence Cannon Conference girls’ golf championship in the first year of the Lady Cougar golf program. Sophomore Morgan Crist was the overall Medalist with an 18 hole total of 95. The Conference meet was held on October 2, 2023 at the Norwoods…
Read MoreFirefighters Salute Richard Witherow
Volunteer firefighters from Knox and Scotland counties are shown paying their respects to retired Baring Fire Chief Richard Witherow. They are shown in full turnout gear standing next to their firetrucks with helmets in hand as the funeral procession passed along Highway K west of the St. Aloysius Cemetery in Baring on Wednesday morning, October…
Read MoreTornado Relief Benefit Fundraiser Held in Edina
By Echo Menges Knox County resident Becky Davis of Kirksville raised over $11,000 for those impacted by the Baring tornado at an event held at the Knox County Community Center on Saturday afternoon and evening, October 7, 2023. Davis told The Edina Sentinel she collected over $8,000 in donations through the Build Baring Back silent…
Read MoreKnox County Celebrates National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7
By Crystal Murr, Knox County 4-H YPA 4-H is a fantastic organization that brings together youth, families, and caring adults to foster personal growth, community involvement, and lasting friendships. Each year, National 4-H Week is celebrated by millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered…
Read MoreCJ’s Basement Bakery Open in Edina
Knox County Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Bosch (right) is shown with CJ Newkirk in front of CJ’s Basement Bakery on Friday, September 15, 2023, for a ribbon cutting celebrating the new business at 502 North Baker Street inn Edina. CJ offers an assortment of baked goods including cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies, cakes, cupcakes, muffins,…
Read MoreMeadowlark Creamery Welcomes Visitors
By Echo Menges Meadowlark Creamery in Baring opened their doors for their first open house sinced opening in July of 2022. The Nolt family has been busy readying the business for established customers and welcoming new ones on Saturday, September 30, 2023. “When we first opened we had the ice cream and some of our…
Read MoreMoots-Clair Honored with Leadership Award
Knox County Health Department Administrator Lori Moots-Clair received the 2023 Public Health Nursing Leadership Award. The award was presented by a representative of the Missouri Public Health Association for Public Health Nursing during a statewide conference held in Columbia, MO, on Wednesday, September 20. Photo submitted
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