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Westran Downs Eagles
KNOX COUNTY BASEBALL HOLDS SENIOR NIGHT – Landon McCarty was honored along with his parents during the 2025 Knox County Eagle Senior Night. Shown from left to right are Lisa McCarty, Landon McCarty and John McCarty. Photo by David Sharp Westran (9-4) scored seven times in their fourth inning for a 13-0 win over…
Read MoreCloset Genius Trivia Tournament Held in Edina
The annual Closet Genius Trivia Tournament was hosted by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Knox County Community Center. The first place winners were returning champions Team NEMO. Team members included Mary Couch, Peggy Gaines, Emily Baker, Jeff Behrens, Mike Atward, Jessen Miller, Mike Mingroni, and Lisa Blake.…
Read MoreKnox County Community Gathers in Support of Veterans Amid VA Contract Loss
EDINA, Mo. — April 23, 2025 — The Knox County Nursing Home (KCNH) Board of Directors, staff and community members gathered Wednesday evening in the facility’s dining room to discuss the recent and controversial cancellation of its U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) contract, which has already forced the relocation of one local veteran. The…
Read MoreKnox County Rotary Club Collecting Shoes for Orphan Souls Drive
The Knox County Rotary Club is collecting new shoes, socks, laces, and monetary donations until May 26, 2025, for this year's Rotary District 6040 Shoes for Orphan Souls Shoe Drive. Photo by Echo Menges The Knox County Rotary Club is collecting new pairs of shoes, socks, shoelaces, and monetary donations for this year’s Shoes for…
Read MoreKnox County Relay Team Wins 4×400, Shahan Takes Second In High Jump
SHELBINA, Mo. — Knox County High School’s boys 4×400-meter relay team captured first place with a time of 3:46.40 at the Shelby County Invitational on Saturday, April 14. Isaac Shahan also delivered a standout performance, placing second in the high jump with a leap of 1.6 meters. The girls team saw top-eight finishes in three…
Read MoreKnox County R-1 to Host Community Arts and Innovation Showcase on April 30
EDINA, Mo. – The Knox County R-1 School District invites families, friends and community members to its annual Arts and Innovation Showcase, taking place Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Knox County R-1 campus, located at 55701 Highway 6 East in Edina. This free, family-friendly event highlights the creativity, curiosity and talent…
Read MoreKnox County Library News
Chester Primm was the winner of a C&R gift card and the conclusion of this year's Winter Reading Program. Photo submitted by Sarah Pflum The Adult Winter Reading Program was deemed a success this year. Adults signed up in November to read 15 books in several genres through the end of March. Everyone that completed the…
Read MoreMissouri’s Best-Kept Secret Is Hiding in Plain Sight
How MU Extension helps people help themselves—all across the state. In a small-town firehouse, a paramedic completes training that helps save a life. On a family farm in mid-Missouri, a grower taps into expert advice to improve yields and connect to new markets. In a city park, young kids kick off a soccer season—learning teamwork…
Read MoreNewly Elected Officials Sworn-In to Office
Newly elected School Board Member Marty Strange and re-elected School Board Member Shelly Bugh are shown being sworn-in to office during the Knox County R-1 School Board Meeting on Tuesday evening, April 15, 2025. Look for a video of the full meeting on our YouTube Channel @TheEdinaSentinel. Photo by Echo Menges Newly elected…
Read MoreVoice of Northeast Missouri: Longtime KMEM Broadcaster Rick Fischer Dies at 66
Rich Fischer is shown in 2017 before retiring from KMEM with a mounted copy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about him "Big Fish in Little Pond" published in the 1990's. Photo by Echo Menges MEMPHIS, Mo. – Rick Fischer, one of Northeast Missouri’s most recognized and beloved radio personalities, passed away on Thursday, April…
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