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Oh, For The Bounty Of Summer!
What a blessing to experience the kindnesses of our friends, family, and neighbors. Photo by Echo Menges Editorial by Emilie Rumble The sun has been doing its work this summer, with warmer than warm temperatures that along with rainfall, have blessed gardeners with beautiful and lush gardens. Yesterday, I had an appointment in Lewis…
Read MoreOnline Shopping Safety
By Don O’Brien Thinking about taking part in those “Christmas in July” specials that some retailers are offering online this month? Online shopping is convenient, but remember to look for the signs of possible phishing scams, misleading ads and lookalike websites before you buy. Online shopping scams are consistently among the riskiest scams reported…
Read MoreKnox City to Host Annual Party in the Park This Saturday
By Echo Menges KNOX CITY, Mo. — Knox City will celebrate its annual Party in the Park on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Knox City Park, with family activities, food, music, raffle prizes and a fireworks show. The festivities begin earlier in the day, with vendor setup from 3 to…
Read MoreKnox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board Royalty Committee Hosts Annual Royalty Tea
Submitted by Crystal Murr, Knox County 4-H YPA The Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair Board Royalty Committee hosted their annual Royalty Tea on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in the Edina United Methodist Church basement. Each of the three Knox County 4-H clubs, and the Knox County FFA Chapter, were given the opportunity to elect candidates…
Read MoreOld Time News
10 Years Ago – On June 25, 2015, the south side of Edina was overtaken by a flash flood. 140 Years Ago, June 25, 1885 – BIRTH – The seventh boy made his appearance at the home of Judge Hunolt last week. CATTLEMAN – Lewis Wright has 2143-year-old-steers on grass. The average daily gain is…
Read MoreEdina Tumblers Shine at National Competition
Left: Ryli Zahringer of Edina, MO placed sixth in the nation at the USTA National Championships in the Advanced Girls 13/14 Tumbling division on June 20, 2025, in Rapid City, SD. She is a member of Gem City Gymnastics and Tumbling in Quincy, IL. Right: Kashley Hunter of Edina, MO earned fifth place in the…
Read MoreSt. Joseph Parish Youth Travel to Jefferson City for Jubilee Year Pilgrimage
Front Row/Left to Right: Kayden Moore, Serenity Shahan, Kelsey Moore, Haylee Shahan, Father Boniface, Kameron Moore and Aiden Shahan. Back Row: Teddy Clark Marcella Dean, Austin Dean, Isaac Shahan and Patrick Clark. Photo submitted by Nancy Peterson By Echo Menges Twelve youth from St. Joseph Parish, joined by Father Boniface Kasita, parishioners and international…
Read MoreTake Me to the 2025 Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair
The Knox County 4-H/FFA Fair will be held on July 8-11, 2025, at the new 4-H/FFA Fairgrounds at the Edina City Lake one mile north of Edina. Photo submitted Submitted by Crystal Murr, MU Extension Knox County 4-H Youth Program Associate The Knox County 4-H/FFA Fairgrounds, in partnership with the Knox County 4-H Council…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Editor, I think that most of Americans, probably the ones that even voted for President Trump are asking these questions. “You (President Trump) promised transparency, but we haven’t seen it yet and you haven been in charge half a year. Where are the Epstein files, JFK files, Martin Luther King files? The FBI is…
Read MoreCourt Cases Filed in Knox County
Compiled by Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group Information obtained from courts.mo.gov The following information is arranged as follows: filing date, case number, case title, case type, and, where applicable, charges filed, date, and arresting agency. Defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 06/24/2025 – 25KN-CR00036 – ST V…
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