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Lancaster United Methodist Celebrates 175 Years

Lancaster United Methodist church celebrated 175 years of continuous services to the community at the morning worship service on Sunday November 5, 2023. A large attendance of family, guests, former members and the Faith United Methodist church congregation from Kiksville enjoyed the service and the catered noon meal following. The church history notes the current…

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Rams To Host District Championship

Schuyler Rams Defeat Knox County Eagles in District Semifinals  by Sara Smith  On Friday, November 3, 2023 the Rams hosted the Knox County Eagles. As a district semifinal game it was win-or-go-home time.  The Eagles were coming off of a win versus Paris the previous week while the Rams sat out that week with a…

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Kelsey Tallman, Media Manager Extraordinaire

 Learning, and Loving It  by Sara Smith  One could make the case that the football team now has a phenomenal Media Manager because Kelsey Tallman is such a good teammate. Was Kelsey ever a football player? No. But she is still an extraordinary teammate.  Here is how this all started. For the past two years…

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They Run Miles, Not Yards

By Sara Smith  Cross Country athletes endure grueling training, and demonstrate stamina and perseverance. They push themselves to improve, and race against themselves as much as they race against the clock. Constantly pushing their bodies to go further, do more.  On Saturday, October 28th, all of that training and pushing paid off for junior Haylee…

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Schuyler Rams Football End of Regular Season Results

By Sara Smith  This past Friday, October 27th, the Rams found themselves in a unique position…at home. After finishing the regular season with seven wins and two losses, the Rams were in the top spot in their district, earning a first round bye during the district tournament.  The Class 1 District 8 results for the…

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Schuyler County FSA Offers Drought Impacted Farmers and Ranchers Disaster Assistance

 USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to assist you in your recovery efforts following drought. Available programs and loans include:  Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) – provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters…

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Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month

 By Emily Bontrager  Every year, the month of October helps raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. The month also helps celebrate physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, who help their patients with therapy needs.  The Scotland County Hospital provides physical therapy services, and it is a much needed benefit for patients in the…

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Rams Cruise Past the Trailblazers

By Sara Smith  Friday, October the 13th found the Rams at Staley High School in North Kansas City to take on the Northland Christian Trailblazers. No doubt the three-hour drive seemed less of an impossition when the players realized what kind of complex they would be playing in. The sprawling complex featured a massive football…

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Lady Rams Strong in District Play 

The second-seeded Schuyler County Lady Rams had a bye in the first round of the Class 1, District 6 tournament.  The Lady Rams face Linn County on Friday, October 13. Schuyler scored early and often. Maddy Fowler singled to lead off Schuyler County. Sidney Aeschliman walked. Fowler and Aeschliman both stole to advance. Fowler got…

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Bighorn Brigade Performs “The Usual, Joe” Field Show

Submitted by Les Aeschliman  Saturday, September 30th, The Bighorn Brigade of Schuyler County Missouri traveled to Davis County Iowa for their first field show competition of the year. There were 9 bands in competition on this nice but very warm evening. Schuyler was the smallest band and the only class 1A school in attendance.  Schuyler…

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