Jessica Dawn (Waddle) Allen
Jessica Dawn (Waddle) Allen Jessica Dawn (Waddle) AllenDecember 10, 1980-August 4, 2025 Jessica Dawn (Waddle) Allen 44, of Queen City, Missouri passed away Monday, August 4, 2025. The daughter of Karen Ann Poe and Jeffrey Lyle Waddle, she was born on December 10, 1980 in Kirksville, Missouri. Jessica attended school in Schuyler County and she later obtained…
Read MoreVirgil Leroy Schmitter
Virgil Leroy Schmitter October 22, 1937 — August 5, 2025 Queen City, Missouri Virgil Leroy Schmitter, a cherished member of the Queen City community, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on October 22, 1937, Virgil lived a life dedicated to service, family, and his community. After graduating from Schuyler…
Read MoreMobile License Office Coming to Missouri State Fair
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — For the first time, the Missouri Department of Revenue’s Mobile License Office will be operating at the Missouri State Fair, held August 7-17 in Sedalia, Missouri. The DOR mobile office will be located on Show Avenue near the Centennial Entrance at Gate 12. The fully equipped office will offer motor vehicle…
Read More“Down the Road” – Changes Coming for Missouri Motor Vehicle Buyers
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Due to the passage of Senate Bill 28, purchasing a motor vehicle in Missouri will look different down the road – in late 2026 or early 2027. The law will take effect August 28 – but the change to paying vehicle sales tax will only be implemented once the second phase of the…
Read MoreParade video
Watch the Lancaster Old Settlers Day Kiddie Parade here. Just scan QR code with your phone. .
Read MoreParade video
Watch the Lancaster Old Settlers Day Kiddie Parade here. Just scan the QR code with your smartphone. .
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Serving as the Old Settlers Parade Marshal in 2025 was Rita Brunk. See next week's paper for more photos from Old Settlers. .
Read MoreParade Marshal
Serviing as the Lancaster Old Settlers Parade Marsha; for 2025 was Rita Brunk. See more photos from Old Settlers in next week's paper. .
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The 2025 Lancaster Old Settlers Queen in Gerry Ashmead. She is pictured here with Big John. .
Read MoreCommission July 21, 2025
July 21, 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…
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