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Moubry Pushing to Reopen the Blue Room
By Echo Menges The progress of the Blue Room restaurant and bar rebuilding project is moving forward quickly, though, not as fast as owner Chris Moubry would like. Prior to this month, Moubry and his team of local contractors have been pushing hard to complete the building and re-open to the public in June. Delays…
Read MoreHighland High School Conducts Graduation Ceremonies
By David Sharp A large crowd of friends, faculty, family and community members attended the May 26, 2023 Highland High School Graduation ceremony held at the High School Gym. According to a district administrator, a total of 65 graduates received their High School Diploma. There were 62 Graduates presented diplomas during the event. Lewis County…
Read MoreMissouri Governor Issues Drought Alert
JEFFERSON CITY — May 31, 2023 – Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-05 declaring a Drought Alert in the State of Missouri in accordance with the Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan. “With the summer months fast approaching, we want to be proactive to help mitigate the impacts of drought conditions we are experiencing,”…
Read MoreClass 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…
Read MoreRemembering 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…
Read MoreArea 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…
Read MoreKCHS Class of 2023 Graduation Held
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…
Read MoreHinkle 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
Read MoreNEMO 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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