2025 4-H Shooting Sports National Championship
Local youth, Alden Meyer competed at this year’s 4-H Shooting Sports national competition. The 2025 Missouri 4-H Air pistol team consisted of Qwentin Kallenbach – Miller County, Alden Meyer – Marion County, Mackenzie Moyer – Randolph County, Christina Zimmer – Clay County. The team was coached by Bob McCollum of Linn County. The air pistol…
Read MoreLeland Jack White
Leland Jack White Leland Jack White 1938-2025 Leland “Jack” White of Palmyra, MO went to his eternal home on July 6. A Celebration of Life will be held in Flower City Park at the Shelter House near the pickleball courts on August 17th at 1:00 – 3:00. At 1:00 military honors will be presented and following the…
Read MoreMid-America Port Commission Elects New Officers
The Mid-America Port Commission elected new officers at its July 14 meeting in Canton, Missouri. Douglas Aeilts, CEO and General Manager of the Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative was elected Chairman. The cooperative supplies the power for rural electric cooperatives in Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa. Mr. Aeilts most recently served as vice-chairman of the…
Read MoreReduce Maintenance and Boost Your Garden Enjoyment
By Melinda Myers Every gardener has personal reasons for gardening whether it be the hope that their garden brings joy, productivity, beauty, or peace throughout the growing season. Embrace what makes you happy as you tend, view, and enjoy every aspect of your garden. Weather, busy schedules, and life in general can interfere with the…
Read MoreGovernor Kehoe Signs Missouri Invasive Plant Bill into Law
Jefferson City, MO (July 15, 2025)—Yesterday, Missouri Governor Kehoe signed Senate Bill 105 into law, halting the sale in Missouri of six invasive plants: sericea lespedeza, burning bush (‘Compactus’), Callery pear, Japanese honeysuckle, perilla mint, and wintercreeper (variety Coloratus). The implementation date for the legislation is August 28, 2025. The legislation allows five plants in…
Read MoreNEMOnews Media Group Named to E&P’s 2025 “Media That Matters” Class
Mike and Sue Scott attended the 2024 Missouri Press Association Day at the Capitol, where press members visited with legislators. The event concluded with a lunch at the Governor’s Mansion in Jefferson City. Behind Mike and Sue, then-Governor Mike Parson answered questions from publishers, editor and reports. Photo credit: Matt Barba, Missouri Press Association. Editor…
Read MoreMizzou Releases Spring 2025 Graduation List
Hannibal: Aguilar, Gabriella Aimee- Bachelor of Arts in Communication-BA Falconer, Gabriel Dallas – Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration-BSBA Gann, Lauren Sherwood Mei-Ting – Doctor of Medicine in Medicine-MD Kronk, Brooke Kaylyn Burton – Doctor of Medicine in Medicine-MD Nelson, Shelby Lynn – Doctor of Physical Therapy in Physical Therapy-DPT Turner, Carson…
Read MoreMusing
In a few days it will be Fair time! (July 27-August 2) Where has the time gone? Just seems like yesterday the kiddos were dismissed for Summer vacation. In searching for clips of some of the past fair events I found a couple articles in the “Daily Spectator 1898 September 26.” ” If you want…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Auxiliary Unit 174 Holds July Meeting, Prepares for Fair Parade
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 174 met July 2. President Carol Lockett called the meeting to order and welcomed members. She then led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance and the preamble, and opened the meeting with prayer. Roll call was answered by 13 members and one junior member. Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted…
Read MoreDunker is new NECAC Marion County Coordinator
Stephanie Dunker Stephanie Dunker doesn’t let roadblocks get in her way. Taking over as NECAC Marion County Service Coordinator is just one more hurdle to overcome. Dunker replaces Gwen Koch, who retired after almost 20 years with the social service agency. “It’s something new and challenging,” she said. “Any kind of change is…
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