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PWSD 1 Updates Delinquent Bill, Meter Access Policies
The Board of Directors made the following policy changes at the regularly scheduled February meeting, with changes going into effect June 1st, 2026: #1 Delinquent Bills – any bill paid after the 16th of the month is considered delinquent and will be subject to additional charges. All delinquent accounts will have service disconnected on the 1st business day (Monday through Thursday) following the last day of the month and remain disconnected 24 hours, an added $75.00 reconnection fee and until account is paid in full. Service will then be restored between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. EXAMPLE: Bill is…
Read MoreMore Than a Name on a Stone: Eugene Lewis
The names on the memorial marker serve as a reminder of the ultimate sacrifice these heroes gave. Etched deeply in stone, they stand in the hope that their memories will remain alive. It is also our goal to help carry out this honorable task. For many families, a name was all they received—perhaps in a telegram stating their loved one was lost— because no remains were ever identified. Closure takes on a very different meaning when a loved one becomes simply a name. Eugene Lewis was born to Willard and Nellie (Jones) Lewis on January 29, 1921. He was the…
Read MoreRegional Crowd Fills Edina for Sunshine Law Training
Attendees travel from across Northeast Missouri for hands-on training focused on open meetings and public records laws By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — A strong regional turnout filled the Knox County Community Center on Thursday, April 30, for a Missouri Sunshine Law training, with nearly 100 attendees gathering to learn more about open meetings and public records requirements. Organizers said approximately 95 people signed in for the session, though actual attendance was likely higher. At one point, attendees lined up to get into the training as additional tables and chairs were brought in to accommodate the crowd. The training was…
Read MorePublic Meeting to be Held for U.S. Route 63 Conceptual Study in Adair and Schuyler Counties
HANNIBAL – The public is invited to an informational meeting to learn about the conceptual study of U.S. Route 63 corridor improvements in Schuyler and Adair counties, located between the Iowa state line and 2.1 miles north of Route KK, south of Kirksville. For the convenience of the public, two public meetings are planned in Adair and Schuyler counties at the following locations: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Adair County Annex Building, located at 300 N. Franklin Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 Wednesday, May 13, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the…
Read MoreMore Than a Name on a Stone: Donald A. Lewis
By Carolyn Applegate Located in Downing, just across the road and slightly down the hill from the Baptist Church, is a lovely cemetery where stones adorn rolling hills. In the northeast section stands a beautiful upright memorial stone—a tangible representation of the love and loss of a family deeply wounded, a family who did not want the memory of their son and brother to be forgotten. Meanwhile, over 8,000 miles away, another memorial, the Tablets of the Missing—United States Army and Army Air Forces, also bears his name, because his body was never located. Donald Allen Lewis was born in…
Read MoreLancaster Council Reviews Water Leak, Utility Agreement
The Lancaster City Council approved the purchase of Diamond Maps and updated the city’s utility agreement during its regular meeting March 16 at Lancaster City Hall. Mayor Donald Derickson called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. Council members Paul Reynolds, Kevin Buckallew and Tommy Roberts were present, along with City Clerk Candy Tallman and Water/ Sewer employee George Reindel. The council approved the agenda, bills and financial reports, and minutes from the Feb. 9 regular meeting and public hearing. The minutes were approved with one correction, changing a reference from the “2024 Budget” to the “2026 Budget.” During public…
Read MoreOutdoors With Kevin Fox: Taking It Back To The Simplest Of Hunting
I parked the truck, and as soon as I had grabbed my gear, I knew it was going to be a good afternoon. I crept along carefully, placing one foot in front of the other in an effort not to spook the target of this hunt. As I neared a likely looking location, I could look ahead and see that the creatures had other ideas and were more concerned with mating than they were in me. Still, if I was careless, they would easily be spooked and just as quickly take off. Like all hunts, the closer I could get,…
Read MoreAponte Begins Child Support Enforcement Role
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Prosecutor’s Office has welcomed a new staffer, with Caleb Aponte beginning his role April 10, 2026, as child support enforcement attorney serving Missouri’s 1st and 2nd judicial circuits. The position also brings the relocation of the child support enforcement office from Adair County to Knox County. Aponte has joined Knox County Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Boster and Administrative Assistant Angela Wilson. Aponte will serve the 1st Judicial Circuit (Clark, Schuyler and Scotland counties) and the 2nd Judicial Circuit (Adair, Knox and Lewis counties). He will work out of the Knox County Prosecutor’s…
Read More2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only encourages Missourians to be energy minded but it also contributes to increased revenues for local businesses across the state who sell these appliances.” According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April 25 state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified appliances.…
Read MoreRams Toss No Hit Shutout at Knox Co.
By David Sharp Gage Brownell fired the first five and two thirds innings for Schuyler County (11-2), leading the Rams to a 7-0 Lewis and Clark baseball win over Knox County (1-6) during April 16, 2026 play at Schuyler County. Gage Brownell struck out 13 Knox County batters along with going 1-3 with a fifth inning RBI single. Cohen Meade was 3-3 for the Rams with a run scored and a run batted in. The Rams scored seven runs on nine hits as a team. Brody Weaver went 2-4 with a Schuyler County run scored and another batted in. Marcus…
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