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Oliver Wins Long Jump; Rams Show Depth At Truman State Classic
KIRKSVILLE — Schuyler County turned in a balanced performance Tuesday at the Truman State Bulldog High School Classic, highlighted by a win from Mason Oliver and strong finishes across hurdles, distance and field events. Oliver led the Rams with a first-place finish in the long jump (6.30m), while also contributing top-five finishes on the track, including fourth in the 200 (23.53) and fifth in the 400. The Rams added another strong field performance from Deacon Schoonover, who placed third in both the discus (43.28m) and shot put (15.06m). In the distance events, Asher Applegate paced the team with a third-place…
Read MoreRams Roll Early, Blank La Plata 10-0
QUEEN CITY — Schuyler County wasted no time asserting control Tuesday, scoring early and often in a 10-0 win over La Plata. The Rams erupted in the first inning, stringing together a series of hits to plate five runs and seize immediate momentum. Lathan Martin, Colin Oliver and Marcus Miller each delivered RBI singles during the surge, setting the tone for the day. Schuyler County kept the pressure on in the second inning, adding five more runs to push the lead to 10-0. Caden Veatch highlighted the frame with a two-run single, while Brody Weaver and Gage Brownell each drove…
Read MoreJERRY RICHARD ANDERSON
April 6, 1952 – November 14, 2025 Jerry Richard Anderson, 73 of Downing, Missouri passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Scotland County Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Missouri. The son of Max Richard and Anna Louise (Anderson) Anderson, Jerry was born on April 6, 1952 in Kirksville, Missouri. He attended and graduated in 1970 from Lancaster High School in Lancaster, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Roberta Elaine Ferguson on August 2, 1974 at the Memphis Methodist Church in Memphis, Missouri and to this union three daughters were born, Lacey, Lindsay and Lydia. Jerry is survived by…
Read MoreSchuyler County Man Charged With Vehicle Theft
LANCASTER — A Schuyler County man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he took a vehicle without permission earlier this month. According to court records, Christopher N. Jackson has been charged in Case No. 26SY-CR00053 with one count of stealing a motor vehicle, a Class D felony, and one count of second-degree trespassing. The charges stem from an incident reported April 13, when the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle from a residence in Downing. Surveillance video allegedly showed Jackson approaching the vehicle on April 12 and later leaving the property with…
Read MoreSchuyler Rotary Marks 25 Years Of Shoes For Orphan Souls Effort
For 25 years, Rotary districts across Missouri and beyond have partnered with Buckner International for the Shoes for Orphan Souls project. What started as a small flicker of an idea has grown into a massive movement that has delivered nearly 300,000 pairs of shoes to children in more than 30 countries. For a child in a vulnerable community, a new pair of shoes can be key to survival and growth. In many parts of the world, soil-transmitted parasites and infections are a daily threat. A sturdy sole is the first line of defense against illness. Many schools require children to…
Read MoreStudents Attend FBLA State Leadership Conference
This weekend, 5 students, Danny Priebe, Asher Applegate, Brendan Wilson, Madelyn Sapp, and Kensington Wolf attended the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Springfield, Missouri. They attended contests and workshops that featured guest speakers and useful life skills. Some learned vital public speaking techniques while others learned how to fill out job applications. The students also visited a college fair where they had the ability to speak with many colleges about their business programs. Furthermore, for the first time ever, the Schuyler County FBLA chapter received Gold Chapter of the Year and received on-stage recognition! Though none medaled, three had never…
Read MoreChild Abuse Cases Split Across Counties, Draw Regional Attention
Readers Across Northeast Missouri Call for Continued Coverage as Cases Move Forward By Echo Menges, The Edina Sentinel/NEMOnews Media Group EDINA, Mo. — Two related child abuse cases filed in Adair County in 2024 are now proceeding on separate legal tracks, with one set for a trial setting in Shelby County next month and the other scheduled for trial later this year in Adair County. Court records show that Cody Allen Murphy, 35, of Kirksville, formerly of Queen City, in case 24AR-CR00126-01, and Destiny Ann Stufflebean, also known as Destiny Ann Ferdig, 34, of Lancaster, formerly of Edina, in…
Read MoreRing of Smoke BBQ Fundraiser to Kick off April 17 With Cruise- In, Corn Hole, Wing Ding, and Live Music
By Echo Menges EDINA, Mo. — The Knox County Ring of Smoke BBQ Competition Fundraiser will begin Friday, April 17, with an evening of activities at the Knox County Fairgrounds aimed at supporting 4-H fairground improvements. Opening night will start at 5 p.m. with a cruise-in featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles. The come-and-go event is presented by Hunters Hot Rods & Customs and is open to all vehicle types. At 6 p.m., the Hurdland Volunteer Fire Department will host a cornhole tournament, offering a $500 payout. The tournament is part of the evening’s lineup of activities designed to engage the…
Read MoreSchuyler Students Shine In Math Club Competition
The second annual Elementary Math Club recently concluded for the year. Mrs. Veatch, the club sponsor, invited fifth-and sixth-grade students interested in learning and having fun with math to join this year’s club. Nine students stepped up to the challenge and met twice a week during March. Time was spent playing a variety of math games and working through centers, as well as completing practice problems to prepare for competition. On the final day, seven of the nine club members competed in an on-demand math competition on Chromebooks. The competition was sponsored by the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics.…
Read MoreSchuyler County Boys Take Third, Girls Seventh At Scotland County Relays; Oliver, Applegate Lead Strong Showing
Schuyler County turned in a solid performance Thursday at the Scotland County Relays, with the boys finishing third overall with 90 points and the girls placing seventh with 34.5 points. The Rams were led by a standout effort from Mason Oliver, who captured the 400-meter title and added a win in the long jump, while Asher Applegate delivered strong distance performances with a runner-up finish in the 1600 and a top-five finish in the 800. Schuyler also leaned on its relay teams, with the 4×400 group finishing third and the 4×800 placing third as well. On the girls side, Schuyler…
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