Area News
Kropf Retires From The Carnegie Public Library After 29 Years
By Marlana Bonnell “I’ve always looked at 65 as retirement time,” stated Linda Kropf. Kropf is retiring from the Carnegie Public Library after working there as the librarian for 29 years. Kropf stated, “They are so many things out there to do now that I am retiring.” Kropf said she has five more states to…
Read MoreKnox County Commission Grants Assent to Mark Twain Transmission Project PUBLIC HEARING FULL VIDEO
The Knox County Commission unanimously voted to grant assent to Ameren Transmission of Illinois (ATXI) for the Mark Twain Transmission Project (MTTP), a high-voltage power line planned to be constructed in Northeast Missouri, on Friday morning, August 18, 2017. The Knox County Commission has been opposed to granting assent to the project leading up to…
Read MoreSharpe Holdings Enters Settlement Agreement with Family of Deceased Employee
Sharpe Enters Settlement Agreement in Geiler Case PRESS RELEASE FROM SHARPE HOLDINGS, INC. BETHEL, MO – Sharpe Holdings, Inc. recently entered a settlement agreement with Sheyanne Geiler, Haile Geiler, Edward Geiler, and Linda Norman concerning the unfortunate death of Richard Geiler. Sharpe’s sympathies and prayers are with Mr. Geiler’s family members concerning the death of their…
Read MoreGrain Belt Express CCN Denied by PSC, Influenced by ATXI Mark Twain Transmission Project Court Ruling
PSC DENIES GRAIN BELT EXPRESS APPLICATION JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Public Service Commission has denied an application filed by Grain Belt Express Clean Line LLC (GBE) seeking Commission authority and a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to construct, own, operate, control, manage and maintain a high voltage, direct current transmission line and associated facilities within…
Read MoreYouth Dies From ATV Accident Injuries
According to a report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017, on Maple Street, four miles southwest of Durham, Missouri, an 8 year old boy from Macon, Missouri, died from injuries sustained in an accident while driving an ATV southbound. Vallen Z. McVey, was driving a…
Read MoreMissouri Back to School Tax Free Holiday Aug. 4-6
Jefferson City, MO – Section 144.049, RSMo, establishes a sales tax holiday effective during a three-day period beginning at 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the Sunday following. Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from…
Read MoreArea Road Work Listings
KNOX COUNTY ROAD WORK: Route M – August 10 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. road closed at County line to MO 15 for sealing operations. Upcoming Construction Projects MO 6 – Resurface from MO 15 in Edina to Route DD in Lewis County – June 29 LEWIS COUNTY ROAD WORK: Route 61 – July…
Read MoreCity of Clarence Discontinues Economic Development Donation; Makes Buildings and Culverts Top Priorities
By Corby Cochenour The City of Clarence held their monthly meeting on Monday evening, July 17, in the City Office. Mayor Jim Watson called the meeting to order. Guests Eric Timbrook addressed the board about wanting to start a lawn mower shop at his residence and was needing a waiver. After discussion, the board gave…
Read MoreShelby Community Fire Department Purchases New Fire Truck
Shelbyville Mo — The Shelby Community Fire Department has obtained a new fire truck in order to better serve the community. It is a 2001 Pierce Saber Walk Around Rescue vehicle that seats six. Special features include a 25 hw PTO Generator, a light tower, a self-contained breathing apparatus Eoscode fill station that will enable…
Read MoreShelbina Teen Arrested After Five Days On The Run
By Marlana Bonnell Aleicia Tyler Leann Brown, 18, Shelbina, was arrested on Wednesday, July 5, in Knox City, Missouri. According to Shelbina Captain, Cole Hinshaw, they had been looking for Brown since Thursday, June 29. According to the probable cause statement, on Thursday, June 29, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the SPD received complaints of two…
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