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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,…
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — Schuyler County R-1 High School celebrated the Class of 2026 during commencement exercises Sunday, May 17, at the school in Queen City. The ceremony opened with the processional, followed by welcome and introductions from Superintendent Shawn Corbett. Diane McClain presented academic honors, Stacy O’Haver presented scholarships, Colin Oliver gave the salutatorian address and Jaxson Kaden gave the valedictorian address. Gabriella Walters presented the senior slide show, Jill Moncrief presented diplomas and flowers, and Principal Ed Koser presented the Class of 2026. Class officers were Cohan Meade, president; Jaxson Kaden, vice president; Naomi Newland, secretary; and Ashton…
Schuyler County is one win away from the final four. Behind a dominant complete-game pitching performance from Gage Brownell and a steady offensive attack, the Rams powered past Silex 9-3 Monday, May 25, in a Class 2 sectional baseball game. The victory sends Schuyler County into the Class 2 quarterfinal round Wednesday against Eugene. Brownell set the tone from the mound, striking out 11 batters while allowing five hits and three runs over seven innings. He walked three and kept Silex from building any sustained momentum, working out of trouble and finishing the game strong. The Rams broke through in…
CENTRALIA, Mo. — Schuyler County qualified two athletes for the state track and field meet Saturday, May 16, at the MSHSAA Class 1 Sectional 2 meet at Centralia High School. Mason Oliver won the boys long jump with a leap of 6.64 meters. Deacon Schoonover advanced in two throwing events, placing second in the discus at 46.23 meters and second in the shot put at 15.75 meters. The top four finishers in each event advanced to state.
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