Conservation Report: Catching Missouri Catfish
Conservation Report: Catching Missouri Catfish CAPTION Wade Kaminski didn’t just land any catfish – he reeled in a 112-pound, approximately 5-foot-long monster Blue Catfish on the Mississippi River on July 3, 2020. “I initially thought I got into a snag,” Kaminski said. “I told my friend, who was with me, ‘I’m either snagged or I’ve got…
Read MoreOne Vehicle Accident Sends Driver to Hospital
One Vehicle Accident Sends Driver to Hospital The driver of a 2002 Ford Escape was hospitalized after an accident on US 136 about seven miles southwest of Lancaster. According to the accident report of MSHP MSgt. Rohn, the accident occurred on July 30, 2020, around 9 a.m., when Sheena J. Coffman, 32, of Lancaster, Missouri,…
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MSHP Report Arrest: MSHP Troop B at 9:06 p.m. on July 24, 2020, arrested Jessica R. Spoon, 28, Lancaster, Missouri. Spoon was arrested in Schuyler County for 1.) Speeding and No Valid Drivers License. Spoon was held at the Schuyler County jail and released. The above charges are mere accusation and not evidence of guilt.…
Read MoreSheriff’s Log July 26 to August 1, 2020
Sheriff’s Log July 26 to August 1, 2020 Traffic Stops: 9; Paper Service: 2; Warrants Served: 0; Arrests Made: o; Ambulance Calls: 10; Fire Calls: 1; Reported Thefts, Disturbances: 6; Auto Accident: 3; Assisted Other Agencies: 0; Transports: 0; Inmates Daily Average: 3/Weekly Individual Inmate Total: 4; and All Other Answered Calls/Contacts: 135 Arrest Made…
Read MoreA Big Thanks to the Editors
A Big Thanks to the Editors, Thank you, Lorraine and Herb Austin, for the recent publication of my article on the History of Downing. I was asked to write an article on Downing because I work in the Downing Depot Museum. Someone thought I’d “know so much.” But I didn’t, by reading up on the…
Read MoreSCHUYLER R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION, JULY 23, 2020
SCHUYLER R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT MINUTES OF BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR SESSION QUEEN CITY, MO THURSDAY JULY 23, 2020 MEMBERS Present Absent Jennifer Pantry, President Shannon Smith, Vice President Andy Akers, Member Wanda Homer, Member Kirk Newland, Member Mike Scheib, Member Kevin Wheeler, Member ADMINISTRATION Steve Carvajal, Superintendent of Schools Katie Wayman, Elementary Principal Kyle Windy,…
Read MoreHawley, Blumenthal Call for DOJ Investigation into Zoom, TikTok
Hawley, Blumenthal Call for DOJ Investigation into Zoom, TikTok TU.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) sent a letter to Assistant Attorney General John C. Demers calling for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to open an investigation into Zoom and TikTok for reported violations of Americans’ civil liberties and of their close ties…
Read MoreGov. Parson Signs Order for Missouri 2020 Census to Continue
Gov. Parson Signs Order for Missouri 2020 Census to Continue Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 20-13 extending Executive Order 18-12, which established the Missouri 2020 Complete Count Committee. Due to COVID-19, the U.S. Census Bureau extended the deadline to respond to the 2020 Census from July 31 to October 31, 2020. Originally, Executive Order…
Read MoreFace Mask Myths By Dr. Julia McNabb
Face Mask Myths By Dr. Julia McNabb Setting aside the controversy regarding whether the general public should or should not wear a face mask while at businesses or gatherings, there are a number of face mask myths that are circulating in social media. Addressing a few of these myths: Myth 1: Masks can be made…
Read MoreGovernor Parson Announces $22 Million in Grant Funds for Nonprofits
Governor Parson Announces $22 Million in Grant Funds for Nonprofits Governor Mike Parson announced a new Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant that could provide up to $22 million for Missouri nonprofits assisting communities in response to COVID-19. “Missouri nonprofits have been a lifeline for many Missourians throughout the COVID-19 crisis,” Governor Parson said. “They have…
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