The Clark County Indians entered the 2025 Tri- Rivers Classic at Schuyler County with energy, firepower, and a hunger to compete. After a high-scoring loss in the opening round, the Indians bounced back with back-to-back wins to claim the tournament’s consolation championship — showcasing a team with a balanced attack and a flair for late-game poise. Game 1: Early Shootout Slips Away Against North Shelby Clark County opened the tournament with a high-octane battle against North Shelby, matching buckets deep into the second half before the Raiders pulled away late. The Indians scored 18 points in both the third and…

There’s a very old saying: “When God closes a door, he then opens a window.” It has been attributed to both Helen Keller and Alexander Graham Bell. However, it may be in the movie The Sound of Music where it takes on a more Christian reference, according to experts. It implies that when things don’t go according to our plans, there may be benefits or possibilities elsewhere. It’s a good saying for an optimist. It’s like Noah saying, “Well, the garden drowned out, but now I have more time to fish!” I’m an optimist by nature, and I think it’s…

The rush to capitalize on lucrative federal tax incentives is driving utility-scale solar developers into Missouri’s agricultural heartland, treating prime farmland as a cheap, disposable commodity. This solar land rush has created an imbalance of power, leaving small, rural counties financially exposed and fundamentally changing their way of life—often before residents even know what is happening. The Asymmetry of Expertise: Uneven Negotiation Solar developers arrive armed with a team of lawyers, specialized financial analysts, and land acquisition experts who negotiate billion-dollar contracts daily. They face a rural county commission often comprised of part-time, volunteer, or minimally compensated citizens whose primary…

By Emily Bontrager Recipes that stand the test of time and have been passed down through generations are treasured in my family, and I imagine they are in many other families as well. Small boxes of recipes sit in my family’s baker’s cabinet, each one holding a piece of our own type of culinary history. Inside these boxes are recipes that have been saved, handwritten, cut out, or copied onto recipe cards. Some come from my grandmother, Alberta York; my great-grandmother, Ione Gilbert; my great-great-great-aunt, Olive Evans; my parents; and even a few from myself from when I used to…

Santa made his first visit to Kahoka on Friday, December 5, greeting kids at the Sever Library. A good crowd of families turned out to see Santa and enjoy some of the activities. Pictured: Eloise and Piper Brookhart were among children who visited with Santa at the Sever Library. Photo by Emily Bontrager

KAHOKA, Mo. — Scotland County opened its boys basketball season with a dominant 64-37 road victory over Clark County on Tuesday night. The Tigers jumped out to a 19-8 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, outscoring the Indians in every period. Scotland County led 32-20 at the half and held Clark County to just two points in the final quarter. Jaden Bergeson led all scorers with 15 points for the Tigers. Braylon Campbell added 13, Carter Clatt and Tayte Richmond scored 11 apiece, and Kwayde Hamilton chipped in six. Dane Blessing and Wesley McSparren also contributed to…