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New Law Office Aims to Attract Local Clients Throughout Northeast Missouri
By Echo Menges The tiny town of Ewing is the new home of a budding law firm, thanks to a new lawyer, Tiffany Fish, Esq., who is in the process of opening shop. Fish plans to serve her home community of Ewing and Lewis County, along with the surrounding counties, and will also work across…
Read MoreTurkey Hunters Escape Devastating Fire in Rural Knox County
By Echo Menges Knox County, MO – Thursday, April 27, 2023 – Two hunters were lucky to escape a cabin fire Thursday afternoon. The fire was located at 56543 Stonewall Avenue in rural Knox County approximately two miles south of Highway 6 between Knox City and Edina. According to one of the hunters, the two…
Read MoreKnox County Health Department Hosts Health Fair in Edina
By Echo Menges The Knox County Health Department hosted dozens of health care providers and professionals during their Health Fair at the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 13, 2023. Attendees were treated to free blood glucose and blood pressure checks among a myriad of other offerings including chair massages, demonstrations, games, and prizes.…
Read MoreRash of Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported in Edina
According to Edina Police Chief Ryan Bishop, seven catalytic converters have been reported stolen over the last ten days. Two attempted thefts were also reported.
Read MoreLt. Governor Mike Kehoe to Host Annual Buy Missouri Day at the Capitol
Edina Small Business Jared’s Jams will be featured at this year’s Buy Missouri Day in Jefferson City Submitted by Gabby Picard, Communications Director for the Lt. Governor JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe will host the annual Buy Missouri Day at the Missouri State Capitol from 10:00 a.m.…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office and Police Department Arrest Wanted Man
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Sheriff, Police Chief, and Deputies Effect Arrest of Wanted Parole Violator Edina, MO – On March 24, 2023 the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Missouri Probation and Parole who provided a warrant for the arrest of Matthew Coop, 36, of Edina. Probation and Parole advised that Coop was a…
Read MoreKnox County Municipal Election Results
Submitted by Knox County Clerk Marlene Spory Registered Voters 2,488 – Total Ballots 521 : 20.94% SHERIFF SPECIAL ELECTION CARL K. KNOCHE 490 WRITE IN 20 KNOX CO. R-1 SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Vote For 3 MARTHA “MARTY” STRANGE 183 12.85% KIMBERLY DAWN JANSEN 431 30.27% ANDREW MICHAEL PARRISH 406 28.51% MATTHEW JOSEPH REEL 398 27.97% …
Read MoreMarch Minutes: Edina Council Approves Water, Sewer, Trash Price Increase
Submitted by Margaret Gibson, City Clerk DRAFT – March 13, 2023 – The Board of Aldermen met in regular session with Mayor Alex Reel presiding. Aldermen present: Dot Kriegshauser, Delmar Strange, David Bugh, Rick Yoakum, Mark Parrish. Absent: Staci Rimer. Others present: Matt Suhadolc, Klingner & Associates; Peggy Collinge, City Treasurer; Ryan Bishop, Chief of…
Read MoreGirls Varsity Basketball Coach Passed Over at Knox County
By David Sharp According to the Publicly Accessible Executive Session Minutes from the March 14, 2023 Knox County R-I Board of Education Meeting, Head Girls Basketball Coach James Dent was not offered employment by the district for the 2023-24 school year. The motion and subsequent 7-0 roll call Board vote was “Upon the Recommendation of…
Read MoreCommission Appoints Interim Sheriff
By Echo Menges The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has been under the administration of Knox County Coroner Alan Rimer since February 24, 2023, when former Sheriff Allen Gudehus resigned from his post and vacated the elected position. On Monday morning, March 20, the Knox County Commission appointed Carl Knoche as the Interim Sheriff. Sheriff Knoche…
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