Celebrate Free Fishing Days June 7 with MDC at multiple fishing events in the St. Louis region
Fish for free and get access to fishing gear and guidance from MDC Education staff. St. LOUIS, Mo.—The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) encourages everyone to give fishing a try—for free. This year’s annual Free Fishing Days weekend is Saturday and Sunday, June 7 – 8. Any person may fish in state waters without an…
Read MoreNew Arrival – Ravenna Iris Williams.
Ravenna Iris Williams Matt and Ashley Williams of Lancaster, MO, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Ravenna Iris Williams. Ravenna was born at 8:13 a.m. on April 28, 2025, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO. She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 18.25 inches long. She is welcomed home by…
Read MoreGARDEN 5-8
“If you’ve never experienced the joy of accomplishing more than you can imagine, plant a garden.” Robert Brault Spring is moving on way too fast. My fern leaf peony has already bloomed and the others are in the tight bud stage. I still have some pretty tulips, but some are done. Iris is all buds…
Read MoreLancaster Man Seriously Injured in Rollover Crash Near Arbela
SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. — A 77-year-old Lancaster man suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle rollover crash Saturday afternoon on Route H, approximately five miles north of Arbela, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.Troopers said the crash occurred at 12:17 p.m. when a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country, driven southbound by the man, ran off…
Read MoreGreentop Aldermen Approve 4-H Use of Building, New Computer, and Asphalt Purchase
GREENTOP, Mo. — The Greentop Board of Aldermen met for its regular session May 1 at 7 p.m., with Mayor Sarah Crawford presiding. Aldermen Rob Small and Keaton Nelson attended in person, while Ashley Robeson joined via video conference. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The board approved minutes from the previous meeting…
Read MoreCOMMISION 4-28
April 28, 2025 The Schuyler County Commission convened with the following officers and members present: Jeremy Lefler, Presiding Commissioner, Anthony Wilson, Associate Commissioner, Drew Bruner, Associate Commissioner, Lisa Small, County Clerk, Kathy Steen, Deputy Clerk, and Chris Waddle, Road and Bridge Supervisor.The following business was had to wit:Presiding Commissioner Jeremy Lefler called the meeting to order…
Read MoreSchuyler County Court Cases – 5/8/2025
04/19/2025 – 25SY-AC00025 – JEFFERSON CAPITAL SYSTEMS LLC V KATIE THOMPSON – AC Breach of Contract 04/20/2025 – 25SY-CR00048 – ST V BRIAN ANTHONY WHITLOW – Description: Manufacture 35 Grams Or Less Marijuana/Synthetic Cannabinoid { Felony E RSMo: 579.055 }, Date: 04/19/2025 – MO HP GENERAL HEADQUARTERS; Description: Possession Of Controlled Substance { Felony…
Read MorePEO Founders’ Day
Members of Lancaster Chapter E P.E.O. attended the annual Founders Day Banquet in Kirksville on Tuesday April 29, 2025 at the Kirksville Country Club. Hostesses were members of Kirksville Chapter CW and LaPlata Chapter BF. Following the meal, the program "Make New Friends" highlighted the composer Joseph Parry and included singing of his friendship song.…
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Judges from the First Judicial Circuit honored retiring Judge Rick Roberts with a plaque presentation. Pictured are Holly Conger Koenig (Clark County) Kimberly Nicoli (Scotland County, Presiding Judge Rick Roberts and Kelly Lovekamp (Schuyler County). .
Read MoreSchuyler County Athletes Shine at Rachel Morris Relays
LANCASTER, Mo. — Schuyler County High School track and field athletes delivered strong performances at the Rachel Morris Relays on April 28, with several top finishes across the boys and girls divisions. Tyson Droste led the boys’ team by claiming first place in both the 400-meter dash and the triple jump, while the boys’ 4×400-meter…
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