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Road Work In Knox and Lewis County: August 8-18
// // // // Route TT – Aug. 8, one lane traffic 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. from MO 15 to MO 156 for patching operations. MO 156 – Aug. 9, one lane traffic 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. from MO 156/MO 15 to Rt E for patching operations. Route E – Aug. 10-11, one…
Read MoreRural Canton Man Arrested For 1st Degree Statutory Sodomy
According to a report from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on August 3, 2016, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office arrested Henry Schwartz, age 53, of Canton, Missouri on a charge of Statutory Sodomy-1st Degree, an unclassified felony. The arrest stems from a months long investigation conducted by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis County Juvenile Office…
Read MoreTwo Car Crash Followed by Man Hunt in Shelby County
By Marlana Bonnell According to a statement released by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Shelby County 911 had a report at 5:51 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2016 about a two car accident. James C. Racich, 31 of Munster, IN, was taken to Hannibal Regional Medical Center with minor injuries. He was driving a 2000 Ford…
Read MoreMissouri Electric Co-Op Youth Program Means Education And Fun
Laura Smith, La Plata; Rachel Jacobs, La Plata; Levi Cullifer, Shelbyville; Owen Thornburg, Clifton Hill; Andrew Kertz, Moberly; and Danielle Williams, Bevier, sponsored by Macon Electric Cooperative, Macon, were among the 108 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Electric Cooperative CYCLE program. CYCLE stands for Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience.…
Read MoreShelby County Primary Election Results
On Tuesday, August 2, 2016 a total of 1,474 ballots were cast in Shelby County, Missouri, during the primary election, out of 4,509 registered voters. Voter turnout in Shelby County was 32.69 percent. Of the ballots cast, 673 Republican ballots were cast and 799 Democratic ballots were cast. Only one ballot was cast for the…
Read MoreRoadwork In Knox County Week of 8/1-4
Roadwork will be in progress on the following Knox County, Missouri, roadways during the week of August 1 – 4, 2016: Route TT – Aug. 1-2, one lane traffic 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day from MO 156 to MO 15 for patching operations. MO 156 – Aug. 3, one lane traffic 7:00 a.m.…
Read MoreAREA ROAD WORK WEEK OF JULY 25 -28, 2016
KNOX COUNTY MO 161 – June 6th, will be closed to traffic for up to 70 calendar days, for bridge replacement at North River Bridge, located 0.30 mile south of Missouri Route 156 near Novelty. MO 156 – July 25 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. one lane traffic at county line to MO 15 for…
Read MoreFour Hospitalized Following Accidents
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, on Tuesday, July 12, 2016, at 12:00 a.m., on Hwy H, one mile north of Lewistown, Missouri, a 2002 Chevrolet 1500 pickup was totaled when it traveled off of the left side of the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned, coming to rest on its wheels. A…
Read MoreShelby County Route M Closed for Emergency Culvert Replacement
HANNIBAL – Shelby County Route M is closed between County Road 138 and Route BB for an emergency culvert replacement. It will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. today, July 7. Please use alternate routes at this time. To stay up-to-date on road impacts, you can visit our Traveler Information Map at www.modot.org.
Read MoreUSDA Reminds Americans to Avoid Foodborne Bacteria on the Fourth of July
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2016 – No matter where you find yourself on the Fourth of July, you will probably see lots of food, beverages and grass-stained sneakers. Whether you’re enjoying a barbecue in the great outdoors, traveling to see family or friends, or spending time at home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety…
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