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Talent Show
The Pioneer Days Talent Show was held on Wednesday evening, with three categories. Results were: Age Up to 7: 1st-Elyese Wright, 2nd Winston Wright, 3rd-Emma Fowler; Age 8-13: 1st-Laikyn Mitchell, 2nd- Brooke Jackson, 3rd-Eliana Ferdig, Age 14 and up- (Tie for first) Sadie and Morgan Jackson, (Tie for first) Tommy Stewart. .
Read MorePioneer Days 4-H /FFA Royalty
The 2025 Pioneer Days 4H/FFA Royaty are: Carson Jackson – 4-H / FFA Prince; Harper Eddy – 4-H / FFA Princess; Lydia Melvin – 4-H / FFA Queen; Dalton Rodgers – 4-H / FFA King. They were crowned on Wednesday evening. .
Read MoreMoDOT Announces Road Work Schedule
HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned…
Read MoreSchuyler County Court Cases – 7-31-25
07/12/2025 – 25SY-AC00048 – LVNV FUNDING LLC V CANDY TALLMAN – AC Suit on Account 07/15/2025 – 25SY-CR00085 – ST V GABRIEL JAMES KIMBRELL – Description: Sexual Misconduct – 1st Degree – 1st Offense { Misdemeanor B RSMo: 566.093 }, Date: 04/03/2025 07/15/2025 – 25SY-AC00049 – SYNCHRONY BANK V KEVIN L JOHNSON – AC…
Read MoreBeta Sig
Judy Schmitter and Carol Starbuck served as hostesses for the Preceptor Delta Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi’s annual salad supper, held at the Lancaster City Hall Community Room. The summer-themed event featured floral decorations and a variety of member-contributed salads. The next gathering will be a Summer Picnic on August 6. .
Read MoreCOUNTY COMMISSION OF SCHUYLER COUNTY 7-14
July 14, 2025 The Schuyler County Commission convened with the following officers and members present: Jeremy Lefler, Presiding Commissioner, Anthony Wilson, Associate Commissioner, Drew Bruner, Associate Commissioner, Lisa Small, County Clerk, Kathy Steen, Deputy Clerk, and Chris Waddle, Road and Bridge Supervisor.The following business was had to wit:Presiding Commissioner Jeremy Lefler called the meeting to order…
Read MoreRyan J. Meador of Lancaster Earns Degree from University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MD (07/24/2025)– Ryan J. Meador of Lancaster, earned a(n) Bachelor of Arts in History from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2025. Meador was one of 6,770 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the spring 2025 term.University of Maryland Global Campus was founded more than 75 years ago specifically to serve the…
Read MoreAshten Davis graduates from Missouri State University
SPRINGFIELD, MO (07/23/2025)– Missouri State University awarded 2,824 degrees to students in spring 2025.The commencement ceremonies took place May 9, 2025, at Great Southern Bank Arena.Ashten Davis of Downing (63536) graduated with a Master of Science in Education, Special Education.Students who graduated with honors completed at least 30 credit hours with a minimum cumulative GPA…
Read MoreSheriff 7-31
The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office reported the following law enforcement activities for the week of July 20 through July 26, 2025: Traffic Stops/Motorist Assists: 8 (6 warnings and 3 citations issued)Citizen Contacts: 9Deputy Calls for Service: 31Paper Service: 2Warrants Served: 0Arrests Made: 1 (Jesse Politte was picked up from Pineville, Mo., on a Schuyler County…
Read MoreOldest Resident
Bette Herbert, 101 ½, was honored for being Queen City’s eldest resident by Pioneer Days organizers on Thursday, July 24, 2025, on the stage. She is shown with her daughter Carolyn (back/center) and son-in-law Curtis Schmitter (right) of Downing, and her granddaughter Brenda Archibald (left) of Kirksville. Photo by Echo Menges .
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