Schuyler County Voters to Decide Use Tax, 911 Fee, and Local Officials on April 8
LANCASTER, Mo. — Schuyler County voters will consider two countywide tax measures and cast ballots in a range of municipal and local government races during the general municipal election Tuesday, April 8.A proposal on the ballot asks whether the county should impose a local use tax at the same rate as the county’s local sales…
Read MoreHoping Warmer Water Means Catfishing
Cut: As the water slowly begins to warm, fishing opportunities will also increase, including catfishing on the rivers. On Wednesday, March 26, we picked up our snow goose decoys. It had not been a great season, but I am not disheartened by the lack of success, as we had a great time with old friends,…
Read MoreLawmakers want K-12 students off their phones at school, but proposals vary widely
Cellphones in schools have become a target of lawmakers across the country. From New Jersey to California, state leaders are pushing school districts to get students off their phones. At least 160 bills have been filed on the topic in 38 states and Washington, D.C. as of mid-March, according to a Statehouse Reporting Network analysis.…
Read MoreSapp, Akers, and Schoonover Earn Top Finishes for Schuyler at Kirksville Snowshoe Classic
Sapp, Akers, and Schoonover Earn Top Finishes for Schuyler at Kirksville Snowshoe ClassicSchuyler County track athletes turned in several standout performances at the Kirksville Snowshoe Classic on March 24. Madelyn Sapp led the girls’ team with two second-place finishes in the long jump and triple jump, while Acen Akers and Deacon Schoonover went 2-3 in…
Read MoreAll Eyes On Us
Last season, the Rams rocketed their way to a district championship, a sectional win, and an Elite Eight appearance, all while chanting the motto “Why Not Us?” This year, the perspective from the players and coaches is at a different angle. With last season’s success, they are all well aware that the expectations are…
Read MoreSarah Graff announces candidacy to replace term-limited Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin
Sara Graff has announced her candidacy for the Missouri Senate seat currently held by Cindy O'Laughlin. Randolph County, MO – Sarah Graff, a longtime Republican activist and community leader, has officially announced her candidacy to replace term-limited Cindy O’Laughlin in the Missouri Senate. The district includes fourteen counties in Northeast Missouri. The Republican primary election is…
Read MoreDANCE
On March 22, Schuyler R-1 held their annual Daddy Daughter Dance. We had a great turnout. It was our biggest one yet! We are so grateful to all those who came and enjoyed the evening with us. It was a huge success! In addition to dancing, girls enjoyed playing bingo and making crafts as well as…
Read MoreAndrea Graham, Registered Dietitian, Earns National Diabetes Certification
Andrea Graham, RDN, LDN, CDCES, achieved Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) status by successfully passing the Certification Examination for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Andrea has exceptional teaching and coaching skills to empower patients to feel confident to shop for groceries, read labels, prepare healthy meals, and calculate the nutritional value of each…
Read MoreBaby Boy Snyder
Kasey Wayne Snyder Colton and Renee Snyder of Green Castle, Missouri, announce the birth of a son, Kasey Wayne Snyder, born at 7:24 p.m. March 8, 2025, at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. He weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long. He joins siblings Samantha and Riley. Grandparents are Jerry and…
Read MoreCOMMISSION
March 24, 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, Chris Waddle, Road and Bridge Supervisor, and Joe Wuebker, Sheriff(absent).The following business was had to wit:Commissioner Anthony Wilson called the meeting…
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