HENRY FRANKLIN SCHUBERT
December 20, 1964 – May 5, 2026 Henry Franklin Schubert, 61 of rural Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The son of Donald Edwin and Mary Maude (Camden) Schubert, he was born on December 20, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a 1983 graduate of the Schuyler R-I High School in Lancaster, Missouri. On May 22, 1991 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Queen City, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Marcia Ann Kearns and to this union two children were born, Tucker and…
Read MoreRams Ride Pitching, Big Innings Through Strong Late-Season Stretch
Schuyler County put together one of its strongest stretches of the spring behind dominant pitching, big offensive innings and steady defense, picking up wins over Green City, Westran and Northeast. The Rams were in control from start to finish in two of the victories, then showed they could win a tighter game in the third. Schuyler County beat Green City 24-0 on Thursday, April 30, followed with a 14-0 shutout of Westran on Tuesday, May 5, and then held off Northeast 4-2 on Friday, May 8. The run started with an offensive explosion against Green City. Gage Brownell drove in…
Read MoreOliver, Schoonover Win District Titles For Schuyler County At Class 2 District 3 Meet
SHELBINA, Mo. — Schuyler County came away with three district championships Saturday, May 9, at the MSHSAA Class 2 District 3 track and field meet at South Shelby High School. Mason Oliver won the boys long jump with a mark of 6.41 meters, while Deacon Schoonover swept Schuyler County’s throwing titles. Schoonover won the boys shot put with a throw of 15.7 meters and placed second in the discus at 45.02 meters. The top four finishers in each event advanced to sectionals next weekend. Oliver and Schoonover secured Schuyler County’s sectional berths, while several teammates finished just outside qualifying position.…
Read MorePWSD 1 Updates Delinquent Bill, Meter Access Policies
The Board of Directors made the following policy changes at the regularly scheduled February meeting, with changes going into effect June 1st, 2026: #1 Delinquent Bills – any bill paid after the 16th of the month is considered delinquent and will be subject to additional charges. All delinquent accounts will have service disconnected on the 1st business day (Monday through Thursday) following the last day of the month and remain disconnected 24 hours, an added $75.00 reconnection fee and until account is paid in full. Service will then be restored between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. EXAMPLE: Bill is…
Read MoreMore Than a Name on a Stone: Eugene Lewis
The names on the memorial marker serve as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice these heroes gave. Etched deeply in stone, they stand in the hope that their memories will remain alive. It is also our goal to help carry out this honorable task. For many families, a name was all they received—perhaps in a telegram stating their loved one was lost— because no remains were ever identified. Closure takes on a very different meaning when a loved one becomes simply a name. Eugene Lewis was born to Willard and Nellie (Jones) Lewis on January 29, 1921. He was the…
Read MoreDOUGLAS ELI (BUTCH) SHEPHERD
DOUGLAS ELI (BUTCH) SHEPHERD February 24, 1943 – April 27, 2026 Douglas Eli (Butch) Shepherd, 83 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The son of Eugene Early, Jr. and Velma Ruth (Gingerich) Shepherd, he was born on February 24, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended and graduated from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Missouri. Following his graduation, he entered the United States Army on October 17, 1961 and received an honorable discharge on October 3, 1964. After returning from the service, Doug held several different jobs which…
Read MoreDELORIS MAE (BROWN) CRUMP
April 12, 1941 – May 3, 2026 Deloris Mae (Brown) Crump, 85 formerly of Lancaster, Missouri passed away on May 3, 2026 at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, Missouri. The daughter of Burl Harrison and Fannie Deloris (Bounds) Brown, she was born on April 12, 1941 in Glenwood, Missouri. She attended and graduated from the Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Missouri. She was united in marriage on August 7, 1960 to Gary LuRoy Crump and to this union two sons were born, Brent and Bryan. Deloris is survived by her two sons, Brent Crump and wife, Kathy of…
Read MoreRegional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
Attendees travel from across Northeast Missouri for hands-on training focused on open meetings and public records laws By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and public records requirements. Organizers said approximately 95 people signed in for the session, though actual attendance was likely higher. At one point, attendees lined up to get into the training as additional tables and chairs were brought in to accommodate the crowd. The training was…
Read MorePublic Meeting to be Held for U.S. Route 63 Conceptual Study in Adair and Schuyler Counties
HANNIBAL – The public is invited to an informational meeting to learn about the conceptual study of U.S. Route 63 corridor improvements in Schuyler and Adair counties, located between the Iowa state line and 2.1 miles north of Route KK, south of Kirksville. For the convenience of the public, two public meetings are planned in Adair and Schuyler counties at the following locations: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adair County Annex Building, located at 300 N. Franklin Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the…
Read MoreMore Than a Name on a Stone: Donald A. Lewis
By Carolyn Applegate Located in Downing, just across the road and slightly down the hill from the Baptist Church, is a lovely cemetery where stones adorn rolling hills. In the northeast section stands a beautiful upright memorial stone—a tangible representation of the love and loss of a family deeply wounded, a family who did not want the memory of their son and brother to be forgotten. Meanwhile, over 8,000 miles away, another memorial, the Tablets of the Missing—United States Army and Army Air Forces, also bears his name, because his body was never located. Donald Allen Lewis was born in…
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