Educational Toys to Support At-Home Learning This School Year
Educational Toys to Support At-Home Learning This School Year This fall semester is unlike any experienced in recent history, with some students learning at home, and teachers facing new challenges to keep students engaged. For this reason, many parents are looking for extra support at home. Luckily, there are fun ways to infuse more learning…
Read MoreFood Room Update for August
Food Room Update for August By Dwight Hart, Ministerial volunteer It seems that each month of operation of our food pantry brings some new items for our families to enjoy and often repeats some favorites that clients hope appear in their boxes monthly. Some favorites appearing this month were tea, cereal, mac and cheese, tomato…
Read MoreHall Museum
Monday, August 31, 2020, was a special day for the Hall museum. We had the pleasure of meeting Michael Sweeney (from the State Historical Society), who brought with him the Missouri Bicentennial Quilt. They started organizing events and showings clear back in 2013, getting ready for this landmark in time. The state had 203 submissions…
Read MoreVehicle Accident in Downing Sends Driver to Hospital
Vehicle Accident in Downing Sends Driver to Hospital The driver of a SUV was hospitalized from a one car accident on US 136 in Downing, Missouri, on Friday, August 28, 2020, at 1:50 p.m. The Driver, Ashlee R. McElroy, 43 of Downing, while in the westbound lane of US 136, ran off the left side…
Read MoreTeen Arrested as DWI Suspect After Vehicle Accident
Teen Arrested as DWI Suspect After Vehicle Accident A teen was arrested for allege DWI, after his truck ran off the road, struck a field entrance, and overturned on Route B, about one miles west of Kirksville, Missouri. According to MSHP Tpr. Borgmeyer’s report, the accident occurred at 3:50 a.m., when Christian E. King, 19,…
Read MoreThree New Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19
Three New Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19 As of August 31, 2020, the Schuyler County Health Department has been notified of one additional positive case of COVID-19 in Schuyler. The new positive case is between 35-40 years of age. On August 28, there were 2 positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Schuyler County residents. These…
Read MoreThe New Motorcycle Helmet Law: Helmets Are Now Optional for Some
The New Motorcycle Helmet Law Helmets Are Now Optional for Some As of August 28, 2020, most motorcyclist will ride helmet free on Missouri highways and byways. The new law – thanks to the Missouri legislators and Gov. Parsons signature – allows any qualified operator, who is 26 or older, to choose not to…
Read MoreBuy Native Trees, Shrubs from MDC State Forest Nursery
Buy Native Trees, Shrubs from MDC State Forest Nursery Order are being taken now through April 2021. Supplies are limited so order early. Need trees and shrubs for your landscape? Go native with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Native trees and shrubs can help improve wildlife habitat and soil and water conservation while also…
Read MoreRams vs. Keytesville Tigers! Go, Rams! 2020 Season Opener
Rams vs. Keytesville Tigers! Go, Rams! 2020 Season Opener (Photos courtesy of Ron Morgan) Lincoln Smyser, senior No. 17, pass reception from Bronson Shaw, junior No. 11, hammers the first Rams TD for the new 8 man football team. Senior, Lincoln Smyser, No. 17 receives a long pass from Conner Smith, freshman No. 18,…
Read MoreThrowback Thursday – Do You Know These Schuyler Residents?
Throwback Thursday – Do You Know These Schuyler Residents? I found these photos in a drawer next to my computer and thought it was about time that we named who they were and what year the photo was taken. Hopefully, our readers can identify some of the people in each of the different photos. Interesting…
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