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By Leore Tai, Missouri News Network In the spring of 2021, Cecilia Williams lost her son, daughter-in-law and grandson to a drunken driver. Williams, who lives in Bonne Terre, is now raising the two orphaned grandchildren who survived, Bentley and Mason. A year later, Melanie Wankum was hit head-on by a drunken driver, killing her instantly and injuring a passenger on their way back from a wedding. In both tragedies, families of the victims became advocates on their behalf, championing tougher laws in Missouri against drunken driving. Soon after the crash that killed her son and his family, Williams found…
JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 7, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 9. During this time, certain purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. During this period, state and local sales tax will not be charged on the following items: Clothing that does not have a taxable value exceeding $100 per item. Eligible clothing items include any article of apparel intended to be worn on or about the body, including footwear.…
By Emily Bontrager The Keokuk Concert Association is celebrating a milestone this year as it begins its 100th season of bringing professional live entertainment to the region. On Tuesday, July 7, board members Anne Pietscher and Peggy Moss hosted a Keokuk Concert Association Season Preview and Membership Drive at the Clark County Senior Center in Kahoka. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about the upcoming 2026-2027 concert season, watch preview videos of each performer and group, and visit with board members about memberships and ticket options. Founded nearly a century ago, the Keokuk Concert Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated…
By Emily Bontrager A familiar name in Kahoka has a new identity. Effective July 6, 2026, Wilson Triplett Funeral Home officially became Wilson & McKinnon Funeral Home, reflecting owner and operator Sandra (McKinnon) Triplett’s family name while continuing the same commitment to serving families throughout the Tri-State area. “The name McKinnon is my maiden name,” she said. “McKinnon is an old family name, originating in Scotland.” Although the name has changed, Sandra emphasized that the funeral home’s commitment to the community remains the same. Born and raised in Canada, Sandra moved to the United States in 2018 and became a…
Scotland County Hospital is proud to announce that their Rural Health Clinics in Edina, Lancaster, Memphis, and Wyaconda have earned Patient- Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This recognition highlights the clinics’ commitment to providing coordinated, personalized, and accessible care for patients throughout northeast Missouri. To demonstrate excellence with patient access, all of the Rural Health Clinics owned and operated by Scotland County Hospital have extended hours on Mondays. The clinics open at 7:30 am every Monday morning. A Patient-Centered Medical Home is a healthcare model that puts patients first. It focuses on…
A presentation of Quilts of Valor was made to Lloyd V. Boudreau and Robert E. Ellison during the fifth annual Shrine of St. Patrick Quilt Show on Saturday, June 27. The presentation served as a powerful reminder of the sacrifice, service and patriotism of local veterans as the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Lloyd V. Boudreau is a lifelong resident of the St. Patrick community. He is the son of the late Robert and Wilma Boudreau. He is married to Linda (Lee) Boudreau, and they have three children, Jason, Angela and Carie. Boudreau served in the U.S. Army…
Clark County is set to see nearly $14.7 million in highway and bridge projects move toward construction under Missouri’s newly approved 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the five-year STIP on July 1. The plan lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Statewide, the STIP makes available $13 billion in federal and state revenue for all modes of transportation, including $9.3 billion in contractor awards for road and bridge construction. The STIP is MoDOT’s five-year road map for transportation improvements. It is considered…
KAHOKA — A July Fourth time capsule opening on the east side of the square brought excitement, disappointment and a strong reminder that even damaged history is still history. The capsule, removed Thursday from Sever Memorial Library, was opened Saturday morning during a public ceremony led by Becki Krueger. A crowd gathered as Krueger made the final cuts into the large metal tank, which was dated 1923. Krueger explained that the capsule had been taken to Tri- State Welding after it was removed from the ground. Special thanks were given to Virgil and Brian Elam, who cut the capsule open…
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