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City of Alexandria Awarded $85,239 Emergency CDBG for Levee Repair Project

City of Alexandria Awarded $85,239 Emergency CDBG for Levee Repair Project ALEXANDRIA – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) today announced that the city of Alexandria has been approved for an $85,239 emergency Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for a levee repair project. The existing 7- and 10-inch drainage pumps used to transfer seepage…

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Wish Granted

Wish Granted By Kevin Fox It was recently released that Lane Burr, a 5th grade student at Black Hawk from Luray would be receiving his wish from “Make A Wish” in St. Louis. It was learned last year that the young man had cancer and since that time has undergone treatments that no one should…

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Student Pilot Soloed

 Student Pilot Soloed–Terry Daw took his first solo flight on February 3.  His flight instructors are Audrey and Jason Glass of Memphis.  Daw is a member of the Paul Rowe Memorial Airport Association.

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Rural Fire District Annexation Vote on April 6 Ballot

Rural Fire District Annexation Vote on April 6 Ballot By Mike Scott Approximately 310 voters in the southern part of Clark County will face higher taxes if a ballot issue passes on April 6.  At the same time, many could see a reduction in their insurance rates, and the elimination of their fire protection dues.The…

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Despite Cut in State Aid, CCR-1 District Okay “For Now”

Despite Cut in State Aid, CCR-1 District Okay “For Now” By Mike Scott Despite a two percent cut in education funding announced by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, the Clark County R-1 District may actually see an increase in state aid over what they anticipated.“We will probably be okay this year,” said Superintendent Ritchie Kracht.  At…

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Death Leads To Elderly Abuse Arrest

On February 23, 2010 the Clark County Sheriff’s Office received a call for a elderly abuse hotline investigation at a residence at RR 3 Box 26A Kahoka, MO. Agencies  Assisting with the call include The Division of Family Services and the Childrens Division, and The Clark County Sheriffs Office.  During the investigation they spoke with…

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THREE PEOPLE FROM SCOTLAND & CLARK COUNTIES SENTENCED ON FEDERAL METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES

THREE PEOPLE FROM SCOTLAND & CLARK COUNTIES SENTENCED ON FEDERAL METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES THREE PEOPLE FROM SCOTLAND & CLARK COUNTIES SENTENCED ON FEDERAL METHAMPHETAMINE CHARGES St. Louis, MO: The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that three people were  sentenced on methamphetamine conspiracy charges. Michelle Brand, 28, Memphis, MO, was sentenced to 48 months in prison…

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KIWANIS DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE

DADDY / DAUGHTER DANCE–The Clark County Kiwanis Club hosted at Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, March 5.  Among the nearly 100 attending were David James and his granddaughter, Brooke James.

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Kahoka Waterline Project Bid Acceptance Questioned

Kahoka Waterline Project Bid Acceptance Questioned By Mike ScottKahoka’s waterline replacement project attracted two bidders this year, and one of them is questioning whether the city unfairly allowed the other to modify his bid. ?The situation came up at the Monday, March 8 meeting of the Kahoka Board of Aldermen.The City of Kahoka was seeking…

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