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Ruth Family Farms Honored
Douglas and Dee Ruth, Ruth Family Farms, Queen City, were named Commercial Producer of the Year at the 2024 Missouri Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet, Feb. 24 in Columbia, Mo. Pictured from left are Jim Brinkley, presenting; Dustin and Khelcie Ruth; Dee and Douglas Ruth; and Breanna and Chandler Burns. Photo by Ciara Raithel.
Read MoreResurfacing Project to Begin on U.S. Route 63 in Schuyler and Adair Counties
HANNIBAL – Drivers in Schuyler and Adair Counties will begin to see activity on April 1 as crews begin work on guardrail at various locations on U.S. Route 63, from the Iowa state line to 0.6 mile north of Bus. 63 near Kirksville, prior to the start of resurfacing operations scheduled in early May. Motorists…
Read MoreSchuyler County R-1 School Board Minutes
Minutes Of Board Of Education Regular Session Wednesday, February 21, 2024 MEMBERS PRESENT Jennifer Pantry, Vice President Andy Akers, Vice President Marta Aeschliman, Member Kevin Buckallew, Member Wanda Homer, Member Marti McGoldrick, Member Jill Moncrief, Member ADMINISTRATION Kyle Windy, Superintendent of Schools Ed Koser, High School Principal Katie Wayman, Elementary Principal Raven Weaver, Special Services…
Read MoreLady Rams Close Out Season
by Sara Smith The Matchup After upsetting the La Plata Lady Bulldogs in the District Final, the Lady Rams advanced to the State Quarterfinals versus the Clopton Lady Hawks. The basketball State Tournament moves quickly, and the Lady Rams didn’t have much time to revel in their victory. They won the district title on Friday,…
Read MoreSchuyler County Republican Caucus Held at the Courthouse in Lancaster
On Saturday, March 2nd, the Schuyler County Republican Committee held the 2024 Republican Presidential Caucus. The meeting was brought to order at 10:am by County Republican Committee Chairperson Stephanie Jeffries. Sonny Smyser opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. David Dufur was nominated and approved as the Caucus Chairman, and…
Read MoreThe Thrill of Victory, The Agony of Defeat
By Sara Smith The beauty, and the value, of high school sports is that they mirror life. There are peaks and valleys, ebbs and flows, problems to overcome and solutions to be found in this roller coaster ride that is day-to-day life. Learning to work as a team and learning how to take feedback are…
Read MoreSchuyler County’s Valentine Sweethearts 2024: Connie and Donna Cooley
By Emily Bontrager The second Valentine Sweetheart couple for 2024 is Connie and Donna Cooley. The two first met in school at a young age and they have been inseparable ever since. Connie Cooley was born on July 31, 1940 at his parents’ home in Putnam County, MO. He grew up with two brothers and…
Read MoreLeadership Changes at the Schuyler County Nursing Home
The Schuyler County Nursing Home has announced a change of leadership. David Dufur, current Administrator for the Nursing Home, will be handing over the Administrator role to Rebecca Humphrey who has been on the staff of the Nursing Home for nearly ten years. Rebecca has held increasingly responsible roles for the Nursing Home, from Activities…
Read MoreGerald and Georgia Robinson: 68 Years And Counting
By Emily Bontrager Gerald and Georgia Ann Robinson are the first Valentine Sweetheart couple for this year. We will look back at how they first met and how they became a couple. Gerald Robinson was born on September 1, 1937. His parents were Harley and Irene Robinson, and they were from Putnam County. Gerald…
Read More“We Are Out Here For The Experience, And The Fun Of It, And The Meaning Of Christmas.”
Celebrating the Last Season of Birch Meadow Farm Christmas Trees By Emily Bontrager Birch Meadow Farm is a 100 acre farm owned by Berkley and Luetta Barton of Schuyler County. For many years, the couple has grown and sold Christmas trees during the holiday season, sharing Christmas memories with many families. Berkley and Luetta decided…
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