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Troop B to Conduct Free Boat Safety Inspections During National Safe Boating Week
Information from MSHP Press Release PERRY, Mo. (May 6, 2025) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding boaters across the state to prioritize safety on the water as National Safe Boating Week approaches, taking place May 17-23. In support of the campaign, Troop B marine operations troopers will offer free boat equipment inspections…
Read MorePaul Scifres Named as New Principal of Highland Elementary School
The Lewis County C-1 School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Scifres as the new Principal of Highland Elementary School, effective for the 2025-2026 school year. Mr. Scifres brings over 20 years of experience in education, including the past 8 years in administrative leadership at Highland Elementary, where he currently serves as…
Read MoreEagle Showcase Night Welcomes Community to Knox County Schools
The Nest Mobile Store was set up next to the School Bus Cafe welcoming visitors to the school showcase on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The Nest Mobile Store The School Bus Cafe was in operation serving hot and cold beverages to thirsty visitors. The Class of 2025 hosted a bake sale outside the…
Read MoreFFA Chapter Attends First State Convention
Mr. Carpenter and members of the Brashear FFA Chapter attended their first State FFA Convention April 23rd-24th. We were recognized as a chartering chapter with the National FFA. Our Livestock and Dairy Teams also competed at State. Photo submitted by Chandi March
Read MoreTiger Prom Royalty Crowned
Brashear School hosted their Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the SUB Down Under at the Truman State University campus. The theme was "Meet Me at Midnight". Grand March was first event of the evening and was held in the high school gym. John Higgins and Paige Stutsman were crowned the 2025 Prom…
Read MoreHighland Picks up Senior Night Win Over Marion Co.
HIGHLAND WIN TWO IN A ROW – Anthony Walter pitches for Highland during a 9-3 home win over Marion County. Walter fanned eight batters in six innings pitched for the win. Senior Ean Ammer is shown to the right. Walter, Jonathon Hager and Ean Ammer were honored on the Highland Senior Night. Photo by David…
Read MoreCougars Batter Tigers at Mark Twain
By David Sharp Highland (3-11) came out of the gate with an eight run first inning and powered to a 19-8 win in April 28, 2025 varsity baseball play at Mark Twain. The Cougars put four runs on the board during their fifth inning and six more in the seventh. Heath Feldkamp stroked a grand…
Read MoreBrashear Picks Up Win Over Sturgeon
By David Sharp Brashear/Novinger Wild Tigers scored five times in their third inning for an 8-2 win over Sturgeon in April 29, 2025 varsity baseball action at Brashear. The Wild Tigers put single tallies on the board during the first, fourth and sixth innings. Brashear improved to 6-2 on the season. Sturgeon scored two runs…
Read MoreDemolition Fund Aims to Clear Way for Downtown Edina Growth
Scan this QR code with your smart phone camera to be taken to the Knox County Chamber of Commerce VENMO portal to donate to the Edina Demo Fund online. Donations are also being accepted at USB in Edina. By Echo Menges The Knox County Chamber of Commerce continues to accept donations toward the Edina Demolition…
Read MoreKnox County Water Board Suspends New Meters Due to Supply Strain
By Echo Menges The Knox County Public Water Supply District No. 1 is no longer accepting new customers. The board of directors voted to stop setting meters for any new customers because water usage has exceeded the amount available from the Clarence Cannon Wholesale Water Commission. The board voted unanimously during its most recent meeting,…
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