Indians Bring Home District Title
(NEMOnews AI) The Clark County Indian boys tallied 154 points to win the Class 2, District 3 Championship. The meet was held Saturday, May 4, at Monroe City. Seventeen Clark County athletes advanced to next weekends sectional meet. Lady Indian Ava McKay took a district title in Pole Vault, and Irelyne Plenge placed third. Maggie…
Read MoreCreating a Partnership
On Thursday, May 2, Peoples Bank of Wyaconda donated $1,000.00 to St. Francisville Lodge #588 AF & AM. The donation will go towards building a reading-walking trail and outdoor classroom at Running Fox Elementary School. St. Francisville Lodge #588 is partnering with the Masonic Home Outreach and utilizing their Masonic Home’s “Create a Partnership Program.”…
Read MoreElection Judges Needed in Clark County
By Emily Bontrager Clark County Clerk Kelly Waples is looking for individuals in the county to serve as election judges. An election judge is in charge of checking voters in at their polling place, checking that voters have a photo ID, and giving the voters the correct ballot. To serve as an election judge, a…
Read MoreNew Positions Appointed At Clark County R-1
Lance Smith has been named the new Clark County Middle School Principal for the 2024-2025 school year. The CCR-1 Board made their decision in a special meeting on Thursday, May 2. “I am excited to begin this new role in serving the students, staff, faculty, and community. With experience as a classroom teacher and coach…
Read MoreIndians Improve to 12-5
The Clark County Indians continue to play winning baseball late in the season. Last week, Clark County picked up three wins against quality opponents, and let one game slip out of their fingers. Clark County vs. Canton On Monday, April 22, Clark County hosted the always-tough Canton Tigers. The Indians fell behind early, but Drew…
Read MoreROSEANN LEMASTER
ROSEANN LEMASTER Roseann LeMaster, 81 of St. Francisville, MO passed away Friday, April 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 5, 1943 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Russell and Gladys Rosencrans Reed. On December 31, 1958, she was united in marriage to Harold Franklin LeMaster in Keokuk.…
Read MoreANDREW W. FERGUSON
ANDREW W. FERGUSON Andrew W. Ferguson Jr., 90, of Kahoka, MO passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at Scotland County Hospital Memphis, MO. Andy was born on August 20, 1933, in Quincy, Il., to Andrew W. and Mae (Wright) Ferguson Sr. He was united in marriage to Lila (Butler) Ferguson on November 12, 1957, in…
Read MoreClark County Nursing Home: Where Your Family Becomes Their Family
By Emily Bontrager Caring for others in healthcare is not an easy task and working in the healthcare field is not for everyone. The Clark County Nursing Home was built in 1970 and one of the aspects that has helped keep the nursing home and residential care facilities running is the dedicated staff. The staff…
Read MoreChurch Accepts Superintendent Position at Hamilton
Church Accepts Superintendent Position at Hamilton By Mike Scott A long-time Clark County R-1 administrator is leaving the school district. Jason Church, who has served as the Middle School principal for the past 19 years, has been named the new Superintendent at Hamilton, Illinois. “I wasn’t really looking a job. I’ve been approached several times…
Read More2024 Prom King and Queen
Clark County’s 2024 Prom Queen and King are Kathrynn Schmitz and Landon Arnold. The royal pair led the Promenade at the Clark County Middle School on Saturday evening. Over 80 couples took part. Pictured right at Clint Chamley and Ava McKay, and Corrick Hunziker and Kaylie Yates. More photos will be posted on the NEMOnews.net…
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