Frozen
Sub-zero temperature combined with high winds and drifting snow closed Clark County Schools on Monday, as the area was frozen by a winter storm. Temperatures Monday morning were colder that 10 below zero, and the wind chill made it feel like -35.
Read MoreAfter 40 Years Of Serving Kahoka, Martin Closes Real Estate Office
By Mike Scott Kent Martin is a very familiar name in the Kahoka area. From his drag racing days at drag strip in the early 1960’s, to owning Martin Implement and Buick and an appliance store in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, to his successful 40 years in the real estate business, Martin established…
Read MoreKahoka’s Generosity Benefits Typhoon Ravaged Town In Phillipines
A Dine to Benefit event was held on November 23, 2013 from 3-5 PM at the Trump Heritage Haus. Over a hundred people showed up from all over the Tri-State Area. The event raised $ 5,125. A relief operation was conducted in the city of Ormoc, Philippines on Dec. 8 benefiting mostly children as the…
Read MoreKirchner Honored For 35 Years Coaching
After 35 years of coaching Jon Kirchner, of Clark County R-1, has made the decision that this will be his last year to coach. It may be a clean sweep as on July of 2014 he may completely retire from the school system, but he has yet to make that final. He had hoped to…
Read MoreArea Christmas Eve Services
Area Christmas Eve Services With Christmas fast approaching, the Clark County community will have multiple Christmas Eve Services to attend. The Clark County Minister’s Association has compiled the following Christmas Eve Worship Schedule to make it easier to plan your worshipping with family and friends. This schedule includes those in the Association who have shared…
Read MoreFarm/City Night Program Scheduled
The Clark County Extension Council is proud to host Farm/City Night again this year on February 15, 2014 at the Clark County Middle School at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and join us for an free evening of education, entertainment and giveaways. The program will be “Live Line Demo,” presented by Kyle Finley. The electrical…
Read MoreDeputy To Be Ticketed Following Accident
Clark County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brandon Van Ausdall will be ticketed for failure to yield following a traffic accident Saturday morning, November 30. Van Ausdall collided with a pickup truck driven by Keith Phillips at the intersection of Hwy. 136 and 81 in Kahoka. Sheriff Paul Gaudette released the following statement: On Saturday, November 30th, emergency…
Read MoreAppeals Court Upholds Gargus Verdict
Appeals Court Upholds Gargus Verdict The Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, has affirmed the conviction and sentencing of Linda Gargus, who was convicted of Elder Abuse, First Degree, and sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. On November 26, 2013, the Court of Appeals handed down their ruling. The victim,…
Read MoreIntroducing the Spearettes
Where Were You?
Mike Whiston: The day started out as a normal Friday in November. I was 13 years old and in 8th grade at Canton Junior/Senior High School. My friends and I had just finished lunch and went to the gym where we dressed for 5th hour PE Class. Our routine was to get out the…
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