Schuyler County Court Cases – 4/10/2025
03/24/2025 – 25SY-CC00013 – ALISSA J MCELROY V DIRECTOR OF REVENUE – CC DL Revoc Rvw 302.311 RSMo 03/25/2025 – 220712421 – ST V GARRETT ROBERT PAUL HAMILTON – Description: Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded By 16 – 19 Mph) { Misdemeanor C RSMo: 304.010 }, Date: 03/13/2025 – SO SCHUYLER CO-LANCASTER 03/26/2025 –…
Read MoreCommission Awards Contracts for Projects in Northeast District
HANNIBAL – During its regular meeting on April 2, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for sidewalk (ADA) improvements and resurfacing projects in the Northeast District. A $448,567 contract was awarded to Stanton Contracting, LLC for sidewalk (ADA) improvement projects in Adair and Schuyler counties at the following locations:Adair County, Route…
Read MoreSHERIFF 4-10
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reported the following law enforcement activities for the week of March 30 through April 5, 2025: Traffic Stops/Motorist Assists: 7 (2 warnings and 4 citations issued; 1 motorist assisted)Citizen Contacts: 7Deputy Calls for Service: 26Paper Service: 1Warrants Served: 0Arrests Made: 1 (Remington William Byrd on April 3, per judge’s order,…
Read More“Miracle on the Hudson” Captain “Sully” Sullenberger to Speak at Truman State University
Ambassador “Sully” Sullenberger KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Ambassador “Sully” Sullenberger, Captain of US Airways Flight 1549, will speak at Truman State University at 7 p.m. April 11 in Baldwin Hall Auditorium as part of the Holman Family Distinguished Speaker Series. Sullenberger became internationally renowned on Jan. 15, 2009, when he and his crew safely guided their disabled…
Read MoreDowning Approves Higher Utility Connection Fee, Rock Hauling and Mowing Bids in Busy April Meeting
DOWNING, Mo. — The Downing Board of Aldermen approved a series of motions at its regular meeting on April 7, including a significant increase in the city’s water and sewer connection fee, the awarding of local maintenance contracts and plans to pursue a demolition grant. Mayor Alan Garrett called the meeting to order at 6…
Read MoreSchuyler County Makes a Statement at La Plata Invitational: Droste, Akers, and Relay Teams Lead the Charge
Schuyler County Makes a Statement at La Plata Invitational: Droste, Akers, and Relay Teams Lead the Charge La Plata, MO — April 7, 2025 The Schuyler County Rams brought fire and focus to the La Plata Invitational on April 7, turning in one of their most well-rounded performances of the season. Leading the charge was…
Read MoreCall of the Wild: Shannon Smith Hangs Up His Badge
After serving for 28 years, Shannon Smith has retired as a Conservation Agent. At just 14 years old, Shannon Smith knew he wanted to be a game warden. That early ambition became reality in 1996 when he was accepted into the Conservation Agent Academy. After completing his training, Shannon and his wife, Sara, were first…
Read More“Flowers are happy things.”
“Flowers are happy things.” From all the daffodils that are in bloom, it sure looks like spring. But, we have a freeze warning for tonight. (Sunday) I sure hope it don’t kill the peaches and other fruit again this year. I have seen some beautiful magnolia trees around the neighborhood. There is one North of Caseys…
Read MoreInterim Recorder Takes Office
Judge Kelly Lovekamp is shown congratulating the Interim Schuyler County Recorder Shayna Groseclose just after administering the oath of office. Shayna lives in rural Lancaster with her husband, Jake Groseclose and her children, Zoey & Landyn Tallman. .
Read MoreCoach William “Bill” Whitacre passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by family on Friday 4th April, 2025 after a short illness.
Bill Whitacre Coach William “Bill” Whitacre passed peacefully, at home, surrounded by family on Friday 4th April, 2025 after a short illness. Bill lived a long and memorable life and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, clients and former students, many of whom became lifelong friends.He was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer, winning many…
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