RALPH NICHOLS
RALPH NICHOLS Ralph Nichols, 77, of Williamstown, Missouri, passed away at 6:20am on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy Illinois. Ralph was born in Williamstown, Missouri on April 6, 1947, to Reuben and Viva Belle (Brookhart) Nichols. Ralph was a graduate of Williamstown High School, Class of 1964. Ralph married Sandra Brown…
Read MoreOn the Cutting Edge of Agriculture Research
Lee Greenley Jr. Memorial Research Farm Hosts 47th Annual Field Day Event By Echo Menges Novelty, Mo. – Aug. 1, 2024 – The 2024 annual field day event hosted by the Lee Greenly Jr. Memorial Research Farm in Novelty marked 50 years of the Northeast Missouri farm’s existence and 47 years of hosting field day…
Read MoreNew Detailing Business in Kahoka
By Emily Bontrager R & B Pro Detailing LLC provides detailing services for cars, trucks, SUVs, boats, trailers, ATVs, and other equipment in Kahoka, MO. The business officially opened April 1, by father and son owners, Bob and Ronan Anderson. Bob and Ronan are from Kahoka and they started detailing cars about two years ago. …
Read MoreClark County Primary Election Results
Only 18.07 percent of Clark Couny’s 5109 registered voters cast their votes in the Tuesday, August 6 primary. In the only local contested race, incumbent Tim Harper garnered 153 votes in the Republican primary for Eastern District commissioner, topping Tammy McDaniel-Ramsey, who got 88 votes, and Chris Pearl , who earned 34 votes. See the…
Read MoreDOROTHY EILEEN TOOPS
Dorothy Eileen Toops went to be with the Lord, July 20, 2024. She was born in Ashton, Mo., to Morris and Charlotte (Weaver) O’Brien on March 22, 1925, the oldest of four children: brother Richard O’Brien and sisters Esther (O’Brien) Kerr and Maureen (O’Brien) Biggs. Dorothy attended school and church in Luray, Mo. After graduation,…
Read MoreA Calling from God: A Mission Trip to Nicaragua
By Emily Bontrager Ralph Dorrell has always been a person to lend a helping hand, but after retiring, Ralph felt a call from God to help others outside of the country. Ralph and his wife Rosemary live in Kahoka, MO. In 2019, Ralph decided to travel to Nicaragua on his first mission trip with Amazing…
Read MoreClark County Faces Key Choices in Local and State Races for August 6 Primary
By Mike Scott Voters in Clark County face a relatively light local ballot on August 6, with just one contested race at the county level. The primary focus locally is a three-way Republican contest for the Eastern District Commissioner seat, where incumbent Tim Harper, appointed to the position, seeks to retain his role against challengers…
Read More2024 Clark County Fair Royalty
Lana Boyd – Farm Bureau Fair Queen Hayden West – Clark County Fair Queen Megan Walker – FFA Fair Queen Chesslin Streit – Clark County Fair Princess
Read MoreCONNIE HYDE
Connie Hyde, 76, of Luray, Missouri, passed away at 5:45 am on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Clark County Nursing Home. Connie was born on September 28, 1947, in Kirksville, Mo., the daughter of Alvin C and Helen L (Dochterman) Brotherton. Connie graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of 1965. She married…
Read MoreGEORGE “WAYNE” KIRCHNER
George “Wayne” Kirchner, 79, passed away suddenly at 7:48 am on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his home with his family. Wayne was born on February 27, 1945, on the family farm near Kahoka, Missouri, the son of the late Herbert and Louise (Harper) Kirchner. Wayne graduated from Kahoka High School with the class of…
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