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LANCASTER — Schuyler County R-I had 12 of its 14 buses approved during the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s 2026 annual school bus inspection program. According to the Patrol’s report, 85.7 percent of Schuyler County’s fleet was approved during the initial inspection. One bus, or 7.2 percent, was listed as defective, and one bus, or 7.1 percent, was placed out of service. Buses found to have defective components must be repaired within 10 days. Buses placed out of service must be corrected, reinspected and returned to service by Patrol personnel before they can transport passengers. A total of 287 Missouri school…
NEMR was proud to sponsor two local students on the 2026 FRS Youth Tour, an annual leadership and educational opportunity that brings together students from rural communities across the country for an unforgettable experience in Washington, D.C. Representing NEMR was Charlotte Tallman of Downing, daughter of Erin and Trenton Tallman, and Brynlee Wesley of Queen City, daughter of Joshua and Maria Wesley. The students traveled alongside approximately 100 of their peers and several chaperones for a week of learning, leadership development, and exploration of the nation’s capital. During their time in Washington, D.C., Charlotte and Brynlee toured the U.S. Capitol,…
MEMPHIS, MO – The new medical staff officers of Scotland County Hospital officially took office at the April Board meeting. The officers are Kelsey Davis-Humes, DO – Chief of Staff, Matthew Ragsdell, DO – Vice-Chief of Staff, Nicholas Comstock, DO – Secretary Dr. Davis-Humes is a Family Medicine Physician and works at Memphis Medical Services and Wyaconda Medical Services. She is also one of the physicians that delivers babies in the Women’s Center at the Hospital. Dr. Matthew Ragsdell is an Orthopedic Surgeon and he works at Memphis Medical Services. Dr. Comstock is a Family Medicine Physician and he works…
The Schuyler County Library now offers something for everyone. It has become a gathering place for all ages in the community to expand their horizons. Once a month it transforms into a play place for “Toddler Time” where children between the ages of 2 and 5 interact in a learning environment with games and other children. For adults there are lots of options. Looking to moderate exercise? Come check out the “Movin’ and Groovin” with Karen” on Tuesday and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Want Bingo, they have it every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Want to learn to play an instrument,…
By David Sharp Schuyler County and Eugene battled on even terms until the Eagles pushed five runs across the plate during the bottom of the fifth inning, advancing to the Class 2 Baseball Championships at Springfield on June 1-2, 2026. Schuyler County finished a fine season with a 22-4 overall record. Seniors Brody Bragg, Kaden Snowbarger, Mason Windy, Colin Oliver, Gage Brownell, Cohan Meade, Marcus Miller, Lathan Martin, Caden Veatch, Brody Weaver, and Huck Brown played their final games for Schuyler County. Huck Brown laced a two out, two RBI second inning double for the game’s first scores. Lathan Martin…
University of Missouri Extension NOVELTY, Mo. – Waterlogging and flooding are among the most damaging weather-related stresses in crop production worldwide, and their impacts are increasing as extreme rainfall becomes more frequent. Flooding ranks second only to drought among abiotic stresses. Research by Gurbir Singh, a soil scientist with University of Missouri Extension at MU’s Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm, along with Gurpreet Kaur, assistant research professor in the MU School of Natural Resources, and others, shows how excess water affects crops, soils and nutrient management, and outlines strategies farmers can use to reduce losses. Flooding submerges plants, while…
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening on the Knox County Courthouse lawn in Edina for a community prayer vigil for missing Edina woman Lindsey Watts as the search for the 35-year-old entered its fifth day. Residents from across Knox County and surrounding communities joined local pastors, law enforcement supporters, family members and friends during the hour-long vigil organized by the Knox County Ministerial Alliance. Pastor Brian Burton of Edina Assembly of God Church opened the vigil by encouraging the community to remain hopeful while continuing to support both the family and investigators. “We come together as…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Schuyler County earned three all-state medals at the MSHSAA Class 2 state track and field meet May 22-23 at Jefferson City High School. Deacon Schoonover led the Rams with a third-place finish in the boys shot put, recording a throw of 15.82 meters. Schoonover also medaled in the discus, placing seventh with a throw of 43.41 meters. Mason Oliver added another all-state finish for Schuyler County in the boys long jump, placing seventh with a leap of 6.37 meters. Schuyler County results are listed below. Boys Shot Put Deacon Schoonover, 3rd, 15.82m Discus Deacon Schoonover, 7th,…
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