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Schuyler American Legion Donates to Assist Veterans
The Schuyler County American Legion, Post 784, donated a check for $250 to the Veterans Hope for Heroes program sponsored by the Central Missouri Food Bank in Columbia. Accepting the check on their behalf was Teresa Ross. Presenting the check, were some of the many members of the Legion Post. About the Schuyler County American…
Read MoreSchuyler Residents Head to Lancaster Events
Another sunny weekend had Schuyler residents out and about in the county, this time in Lancaster, taking advantage of the volunteer fire fighters early morning breakfast, the annual city wide garage sale, and the open house at the Schuyler County Hall House Museum. Also, on Saturday, June 12, 2021, the youth of the Lancaster Christian…
Read MoreSchuyler Residents Enjoy Greentop Activities
Greentop and area residents enjoyed the hospitality of both the Greentop Fire department and the Alumni Greentop School Reunion on Saturday, May 5, 2021. For many, it started at 7 for the City Wide Yard Sale, then it was onto breakfast at the fire department, more garage sale hunting, catching the popular corn toss tournament,…
Read MoreSchuyler DAR Celebrates Memorial Day – Pioneer Cemetery Dedication, Fallen Heroes Honored
To honor our veterans, who made the greatest sacrifice for our freedoms, the Schuyler County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), chose Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, for the Pioneer Cemetery Dedication. Through long hours of research, Donna (Norman) Garvin identified many unmarked grave sites and many veterans, who were buried in…
Read MoreSchuyler Grads of 2021
Finally, a year back to normal for our graduating seniors. After participating in all the traditional grad celebrations, like the Promenade, Prom, After Prom, and the new class dinner, it was down to one more event to share with each other – graduation day on Sunday, May 23. School Board President, Jennifer Pantry, presented twenty-six…
Read MoreSchuyler Rams Headed to State!!
Friday, May 21, 2021, the Schuyler R-1 Rams athletes will be given a big send off, as they head to the state track and field events. At noon time, the plans are for the students to be on the bus, taking a few laps around the school’s parking lot, as our community cheers them on…
Read MoreSchuyler Rams Head to Sectionals First Time Ever
On Saturday, May 8, 2021, eighteen track and field teams representing Class 1 District 3 congregated at Schuyler County R-1 High School in hopes of placing in the top four of their events and moving on to Sectionals, and our Lady Rams and Rams didn’t disappoint. After weeks of training and dominating during the 20-21…
Read MoreJack Erwin Awarded for 40 Years of USPS Service
Family, friends, and co-workers were on hand at the Lancaster post office to celebrate alongside Jack Erwin, as he was awarded his 40 year pin for outstanding service to the United States Post Office. Jack received both a certificate and 40 year pin on Friday, April 30, 2021. When asked when he started, Jack laughing…
Read MoreSchuyler 2021 Prom Royalty
April 29 Gladly back to following the traditions of past Schuyler High School Promenades and Proms, the 2021 event was a big success for the students, their guests, families, and friends. The big evening, being one of the highlights of the “graduation season,” was held on Saturday, April 24. For the past few years, the…
Read MoreRobert Watkins Honored with 70 Year Masonic Pin
The Glenwood Masonic Lodge 327 in Queen City, Missouri, honored Brother Robert Watkins for his 70 years of Masonic service. Robert was initiated, passed, and raised in 1951 at the Lancaster Masonic Lodge 259, which later merged with the Glenwood Lodge in 1995. Brother Watkins was presented with his 70 year service pin and certificate…
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