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Mark Twain Transmission Project Rep Requests Vote from Shelby Commissioners on Granting Assent to the Project, Meeting VIDEO and Exclusive Interview with Project Director

The following videos were recorded by Echo Menges, Reporter for The Edina Sentinel/nemonews.net, documenting a public meeting between representatives of the Mark Transmission Project (MTTP) and the Shelby County Commissioners, and an exclusive interview with James Jontry , MTTP Director, following that meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at the Shelby County Courthouse. Jontry, MTTP…

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Another Meeting in Shelby County with Mark Twain Transmission Project Representatives Look for Video of the Exchanges Shortly

By Echo Menges Representatives of the Mark Twain Transmission Project were in Shelby County for the second time in two weeks asking for the Shelby County Commission to grant ascent and give the project access to Shelby County roads. Dozens of members of Neighbors United, the group fighting to stop the project, protested outside the…

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Violette Bringing Back His Dad’s 1966 Ford Truck

By Echo Menges Just a few weeks ago, Jason Violette of Novelty began a sentimental journey by acquiring a vintage 1966 Ford F100 Pickup Truck. This is not just any vintage truck. This truck belonged to his late father, Ray Violette. Growing up, Violette doesn’t remember a time it wasn’t his father’s truck. “Mom told…

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Knox County Corn Festival Schedule

Here’s the full schedule of the 30th Annual Knox County Corn Festival. The festival will be held Friday through Sunday, September 9-11, 2016 in Edina, Missouri. For those who cannot attend the parade, but still want to get a taste of home or check out the event, we will live stream video on Saturday morning…

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New Windows Going in at Knox County Courthouse VIDEO

The first new window had been installed at the Knox County Courthouse and crews are working on the west side of the building. Watch a video below of the newly installed window and another window being torn out. On Monday, August 29, 2016 the new front door on the south side of the building was…

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Corn Festival Raffle Quilt: Not as Easy as it Looks

    This year’s Corn Festival Raffle Quilt, which was assembled by the women of the Knox County Kut-Ups Quilting Club, turned out to be a much more challenging endeavor than originally expected. The pattern for the quilt was featured in McCall’s Quilting Magazine as a “quick quilt” titled “Maisy Daisy”, which was submitted by…

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