Schuyler County Court Cases – 9-4-25
08/18/2025 – 25SY-PR00014 – IN THE MATTER OF: HARVEY EUGENE SPEARS – PR Guardian/Conserv – Adult 06/16/2025 – 25SY-CC00027 – PROTECTION ORDER: RYALS, JOHN T – CC Adult Abuse Stalking 08/19/2025 – 220246998 – CITY OF QUEEN CITY V ARPIT KUMAR – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (20-25 Mph Over) { Ordinance RSMo: Not…
Read MoreMore Than a Name on Stone: The Courage of Lt. Ellen Ainsworth
Photo courtesy of www.herocards and the U.S. Army During the Historical Society’s July focus on the 1940s, I set myself a mission: to learn more about the names engraved on the monument at the southeast corner of the courthouse lawn. These names represent people who sacrificed everything in service to our country during various wars.…
Read MoreFree SCN tests available to Missouri farmers
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension, SCN Diagnostics and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council are again offering free testing for soybean cyst nematode (SCN), the No. 1 pathogen of soybean in the United States. Mandy Bish, MU Extension plant pathologist and director of the SCN Diagnostics clinic, says Missouri farmers can submit four soil samples for free…
Read MoreSheriff 8-28
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reported the following law enforcement activities for the week of August 17 through August 23, 2025: Traffic Stops/Motorist Assists: 8 (5 warnings and 1 citation issued; 2 motorists assisted)Citizen Contacts: 9Deputy Calls for Service: 31Paper Service: 12Warrants Served: 0Arrests Made: 0Ambulance Calls: 6Fire Calls: 2Reported Thefts/Disturbances: 0Auto Accidents: 2Assisted Other…
Read MoreMoDOT Urges Football Fans to Plan Ahead for Work Zones Get Your Game Plan Ready as Improve I-70 Construction is Underway
JEFFERSON CITY – Football season is coming, but construction season is well underway, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is working to improve and add a third lane in each direction to Interstate 70. MoDOT is urging motorists and sports fans traveling via I-70 to get their game plan ready when traveling on game days.…
Read MoreMissouri; First State to Fully Exempt Capital Gains Tax
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri House Bill 594 (HB 594), recently signed into law by Governor Mike Kehoe, is landmark legislation that eliminates tax on capital gains for individuals and provides a path for corporations in Missouri to do so, as well. This bill makes Missouri the first state in the nation to completely exempt…
Read MoreNational Grief Awareness Day: August 30
National Grief Awareness Day was established to raise awareness of the impact grief has on our individual and collective lives. All of us will experience grief – both personally and within our communities. Yet, we often hesitate to talk about it. Grief is a natural reaction to loss – whether it is the death of…
Read MoreSchuyler R-1 Board Sets Tax Rate, Approves Staffing and Prepares for Fall Activities
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — The Schuyler R-1 Board of Education handled a full agenda during its August 20 regular meeting, approving the 2025-26 tax levy, updating staffing assignments, and reviewing preparations for the new school year and fall sports season. Board members unanimously approved a total tax levy of $4.10 per $100 of assessed valuation,…
Read MoreQueen City Moves Forward on Wastewater Upgrades, Declares Properties Unsafe
QUEEN CITY, Mo. — Over the past month, the Queen City Board of Aldermen has taken key actions to address local infrastructure, housing safety, and regulatory compliance across multiple public meetings. At the regular meeting held July 16, city leaders tackled both routine and significant issues. The board approved the installation of an 18-inch road…
Read MoreJohn David Pitt
November 8, 1962 – August 22, 2025 John David Pitt, 62 of Lancaster, Missouri passed away at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, Missouri on Friday, August 22, 2025. The son of Laurel Keith and Delphine (Loughead) Pitt, he was born on November 8, 1962 in Unionville, Missouri. He attended Green City High School in…
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