Area News
BREAKING NEWS: New Mark Twain Transmission Line Routes and Information LEAKED to The Edina Sentinel
On Friday, April 28, 2017 a joint letter from Ameren Transmission (ATXI) and Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power) concerning a possible new route for the Mark Twain Transmission Line was leaked to The Edina Sentinel by a source, whose identity is not being released. You can see the documents for yourself. Photos of…
Read MoreATXI and Northeast Power to Provide an Update on the Mark Twain Transmission Project
According to information just released from Ameren Transmission (ATXI) and Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power), a press conference will be held on Monday morning to “provide updates on the Mark Twain Transmission Project – a 345,000-volt transmission line and substation to be built in northeast Missouri”. No details were given about the coming…
Read MoreShelbina Man Involved In Accident And Faces Drug Charges
By Marlana Bonnell A Shelbina man was involved in an accident on Tuesday, April 25, at 5:00 p.m. on US 36 ¼ of mile west of Anabel in Macon County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Ronald P Ruegg, 56, of Shelbina, driving a 1999 Oldsmobile Silhouette, was eastbound and ran off…
Read MoreIn Case You Missed It: U.S. Congressman Sam Graves Hosts Round Table at Truman State University Farm VIDEO
U.S. Congressman Sam Graves spent about 30 minutes at the Truman State University Farm in Kirksville on Friday, April 21, 2017 talking about what he’s doing in Washington, D.C., giving updates on some of the national political goings on and taking questions from attendees. Watch the full video of his visit below.
Read MoreUshering in a New Era at the Environmental Protection Agency, New EPA Administrator Visits Northeast Missouri with U.S. Senator Roy Blunt VIDEO
It was a big day for Northeast Missouri. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, nominated by President Donald Trump in December and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in February, Scott Pruitt paid a visit to the Thomas Hill Power Plant outside of Macon, Missouri, and spoke to a crowd of nearly 250 people about the new direction of…
Read MoreCyberbullying, Sexting, Online Predator and Cyber Safety Education for Adults
(This story was featured in the April 5, 2017 editions of The Edina Sentinel, The Media in Kahoka, the Shelby County Herald and The Clarence Courier newspapers.) By Echo Menges After many discussions with community members, students, parents and guardians, educators and law enforcement – we have come to a conclusion. Students are much more…
Read MoreVoters Overwhelmingly Approve North Shelby Bond Issue
Voters in the North Shelby school district overwhelmingly approved a $1.5 million dollar no-tax-increase bond issue for facility repairs and improvement. By a 422-54 margin, the measure was approved with 88.66 percent of the vote. It required a 4/7ths majority to pass. Complete Shelby County Election Results can be seen here:election Summary_Apr_4_2017 …
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Rules in Favor of Neighbors United, Ameren Weighing Options
In a decision handed down today, March 28, 2017, in the case against the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) and the Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) brought by Neighbors United Against the Mark Twain Transmission Line, the Missouri Court of Appeals in the Western District ruled the PSC did not have the authority to…
Read MoreBeverly Roberts Retiring From USB Following More Than Forty Years of Dedicated Service
Beverly Roberts will be retiring from United State Bank on March 31, 2017 after more than 40 years of service. Beverly started her career in bookkeeping in 1976. She later worked as a Loan Secretary, and then returned to Bookkeeping as head of the department. In 1983 she became Assistant Cashier. In 1999, Beverly…
Read MoreKen & Echo Show Podcast Tackles Cyber Safety, Sexting and Cyber Bullying Education for Adults
Echo & Ken are joined by Sgt. Eric Brown of the Missouri State Highway Patrol for this weeks podcast recorded on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at The Edina Sentinel office. Sgt. Brown is the Public Information Officer for MSHP Troop B. We examine protecting children from becoming victims of bullying (cyber and in-person) as well…
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