Outdoors With Kevin Fox: Taking It Back To The Simplest Of Hunting
I parked the truck, and as soon as I had grabbed my gear, I knew it was going to be a good afternoon. I crept along carefully, placing one foot in front of the other in an effort not to spook the target of this hunt. As I neared a likely looking location, I could look ahead and see that the creatures had other ideas and were more concerned with mating than they were in me. Still, if I was careless, they would easily be spooked and just as quickly take off. Like all hunts, the closer I could get,…
Read MoreIndians Stay Hot, Run Past South Shelby 14-2
SHELBINA — Clark County continued its strong stretch Thursday, using a fast start and relentless pressure on the bases to roll past South Shelby 14-2. The Indians wasted no time taking control, plating three runs in the first inning behind a two-run double from Amos Phillips and a South Shelby error. They added another run in the second and kept building from there. Clark County broke the game open in the third, when Ronan Anderson drove in a run after being hit by a pitch and Mason Davidson followed with a two-run double to push the lead to 7-1. The…
Read MoreIndians Rally From Five Down, Erupt For 14-6 Win Over West Hancock
KAHOKA — Clark County erased an early five-run deficit in emphatic fashion Wednesday, exploding for eight runs in the fifth inning to defeat West Hancock 14-6. After falling behind 6-1 through the first three innings, the Indians methodically chipped away before delivering a game-changing rally that turned the contest completely around. West Hancock struck first with a three-run home run in the opening inning and added to its lead in the second and third, building a 6-1 advantage. Clark County responded with a steady climb back into the game, using patience at the plate and timely hits to close the…
Read MoreMoDOT Announces Roadwork in Clark County Through May 1
HANNIBAL, Mo. (April 20, 2026) — The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced upcoming highway maintenance projects in northeast Missouri, including scheduled closures in Clark County through May 1. Motorists can view road conditions and planned closures on the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. MoDOT officials said inclement weather may impact the schedule, and additional moving operations may occur across the region. Drivers are urged to use caution in work zones by buckling up, putting down their phones, slowing down and moving over for highway crews. In Clark County, Missouri Route 81 is scheduled to close April 21-22 for culvert…
Read MoreFair Board Starts 2026 Improvements
Several facility improvements have been made at the Clark County Fairgrounds in recent years, and this year’s improvement to the grandstand may be the most noticeable to date. In 2025, electrical upgrades were completed for the concession vendors and campers, along with new decking in the box seating area, replacement of wood in the seating area, and updates to the south ramp. New fencing installed last year along the north end of the track also improved safety for campers in that area. For the past two years, insurance requirements forced the Fair Board to permanently close the doors along the…
Read MoreRICHARD NORMAN MCWILLIAMS
Richard Norman McWilliams, 98, of Revere, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home at 5:48pm, Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on December 9, 1927, in Chambersburg, Missouri to James and May (Kerr) McWilliams. Richard spent most of his life in Clark County and was raised on the family farm. In 1945 he was a proud graduate of Kahoka High School. From high school he served in the United States Army a World War II Veteran. He was united in marriage to Mary Joy (Peters) Bair on August 13, 1965, and she preceded him…
Read MoreTIM YANCY
1966-2026 Timothy Edward Yancy, 60, of Wyaconda died April 12. 2026 at his home. He was born the son of EL and Mary Evelyn (Kimble) Yancy on February 5, 1966 in Pocahantas, AR. Tim married the former Barbara Pruett on June 8, 1996. They later divorced. He was a hard worker. Tim helped fight the flood of 1993 will with the JTPA and later did all manor of home construction, from drywall to roofing. He later worked for Clark County Road and Bridge and his last job was at the sawmill in Arbela. Tim loved to tinker and build little…
Read MoreHELEN MAE OWEN
Helen Mae Owen, 87, of Kahoka, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, peacefully at Knox County Nursing Home, in Edina, under the loving care of her family. Helen was born on April 23, 1938, in Williamstown, Missouri to Ernest Rolf and Georda Orla (Dillinger) Lasswell. On November 7, 1964, she was united in marriage to Robert E Owen, in Williamstown, Missouri. They were blessed with 53 years together. Robert preceded her in death on February 13, 2018. She is survived by one daughter, Carla (Thomas) Deveny of Edina, MO; four grandchildren: Lauren Alexander of Kirksville, MO, Quinton Alexander of…
Read More2026 Missouri’s Tax Holiday Creates Savings
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Show Me Green Sales Tax Holiday returns this spring giving Missourian’s the opportunity to save money on select purchases while stimulating economic activity in the state. “All Missouri cities, counties, and districts participate in the appliance sales tax holiday,” said Missouri’s Director of Revenue Trish Vincent. “This event not only encourages Missourians to be energy minded but it also contributes to increased revenues for local businesses across the state who sell these appliances.” According to Missouri statute, from April 19 through April 25 state sales tax will be waived on qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified appliances.…
Read MoreHorstmeier Sharp, Palmyra Pulls Away From Clark County
PALMYRA — A big second inning and a dominant outing on the mound from Brody Horstmeier powered Palmyra to a 10-3 win over Clark County on April 14. Clark County battled back early, but Palmyra’s timely hitting and steady pitching proved too much to overcome. Palmyra seized control in the bottom of the second inning, taking advantage of timely hits and a pair of Clark County errors to build a 3-0 lead. The Panthers added three more runs in the third to stretch the margin after Clark County briefly tied the game. The Indians’ best moment came in the third…
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