The Savannah Reporter

12/05/2024

Wednesday, Dec. 4, a call came in about a possible diesel spill in Savannah.

Marshall White, Senior Reporter Local emergency planning prepares responding agencies for a variety of possible emergency actions. Wednesday, Dec. 4, a call came in about a possible diesel spill in Savannah.Emergency responders were notified, including Steve Smith, the county’s Emergency Managemen...

11/29/2024

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11/27/2024

The restaurant business is a hard one to break into and relies heavily on community support for customers. Wise Guys Italian and Catering in Savannah, Mo. could really use their community.

The restaurant business is a hard one to break into and relies heavily on community support for customers. Wise Guys Italian and Catering in Savannah, Mo.

11/27/2024

After 25 years of working in the business he co-founded with Doug Huff in 1998, Rick Storer is retiring from Four Seasons Heating and Cooling located in Savannah, Mo.

After 25 years of working in the business he co-founded with Doug Huff in 1998, Rick Storer is retiring from Four Seasons Heating and Cooling located in Savannah Missouri.Storer met Huff at church. At the time, Huff was working with another HVAC company and Storer was working for the St.

11/27/2024

The Andrew County Museum 2024 Winter Event begins Nov. 29.

The Andrew County Museum 2024 Winter Event begins Nov. 29.It will run through this Friday to Saturday, Dec.

11/27/2024

On Nov. 19, 2024, Brothers Market, Life 88.5 and its sister station 91.1 KSJI, collected 2017 pounds of non-perishable food. The donations, gathered between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., will benefit the Andrew County Ministries Food Pantry.

On Nov. 19, 2024, Brothers Market, Life 88.5 and its sister station 91.1 KSJI, collected 2017 pounds of non-perishable food.

11/27/2024

Margaret Cobb-Fairchild, a former Amazonia, Mo. farm girl now living in North Carolina continues to prove that just because you get older does not mean opportunity and adventure are scarce.

Margaret Cobb-Fairchild, a former Amazonia, Mo. farm girl now living in North Carolina continues to prove that just because you get older does not mean opportunity and adventure are scarce.On May 4 in Pinehurst, N.C., Cobb-Fairchild competed in the MS NC Senior America pageant and won Miss Congenial...

11/27/2024

A 55-year-old woman’s criminal case continues moving through the courts.
Angela Marie Osborn has maintained during several court appearances that she’s a “misunderstood woman” charged with two felony counts of abuse or neglect of a child.

A 55-year-old woman's criminal case continues moving through the courts.Angela Marie Osborn has maintained during several court appearances that she's a "misunderstood woman" charged with two felony counts of abuse or neglect of a child.Associate Circuit Judge Emily Bauman ruled on Oct. 28 that ther...

11/27/2024

The main business for the Savannah R-III School Board on Tuesday night, Nov.19, involved financial needs to complete all planned construction improvements.

The main business for the Savannah R-III School Board on Tuesday night, Nov.19, involved financial needs to complete all planned construction improvements.The Savannah R-III School District accepted an agreement offered by Raymond James for a lease purchase agreement with the Webster Bank, a commerc...

11/27/2024

Savannah and Andrew County are on the verge of becoming a place for movie production companies to film.
This is all due in part to a new statute in Missouri designed to give movie production companies tax incentives when filming in rural Missouri explained Christian Mengel, with the Buchanan County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Savannah and Andrew County are on the verge of becoming a place for movie production companies to film.This is all due in part to a new statute in Missouri designed to give movie production companies tax incentives when filming in rural Missouri explained Christian Mengel, with the Buchanan County C...

11/27/2024

The Savannah Savages band programs would like to express their gratitude for everything Music Accents does for bands.

The Savannah Savages band programs would like to express their gratitude for everything Music Accents does for bands.Music Accents is group of parents that work together to support Savannah bands. This includes the Savannah Middle School Marching Savages and the Savannah High School Marching Savages...

11/20/2024

Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts during National Collection Week running until Nov. 25.

Samaritan’s Purse ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Grace Calvary Chapel North is Samaritan’s Purse newest drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child this year and they are located in St. Joseph.The building is located at 17117 Highway 71 in St. Joseph.Volunteers are preparing to collect Operation Christ...

11/20/2024

The Cosby Community Alliance will host the 10th annual Christmas in Cosby celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Kathy Bunse, Correspondent COSBY, Mo. — The Cosby Community Alliance will host the 10th annual Christmas in Cosby celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5.This free event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cosby – Helena Firehouse, located at 559 Main St.The festivities will start with a lighti...

11/20/2024

Add to the joy of the holiday season for Savannah because an independent movie team will be coming to film in December and there will be an extra job or two for some individuals.

SAVANNAH, Mo. — Add to the joy of the holiday season for Savannah because an independent movie team will be coming to film in December and there will be an extra job or two for some individuals.A Chrismystery, written by Sean Wathen, is the title of the family-friendly movie.The film will be about...

11/20/2024

The North Andrew FCCLA is hosting their sixth annual Christmas in November on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Judd Weil, Editor ROSENDALE, Mo. — The North Andrew FCCLA is hosting their sixth annual Christmas in November on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.“It is sponsored by our local FCCLA as a fundraiser for our events, community services and paying for our students to get to competitions and c...

11/20/2024

Engie North America, a subsidiary of Engie SA, an international alternative fuels company based in France continues working on developing wind energy and solar energy facilities in Andrew County as well as Gentry and DeKalb counties.

Marshall White, Senior Reporter ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. — Engie North America, a subsidiary of Engie SA, an international alternative fuels company based in France continues working on developing wind energy and solar energy facilities in Andrew County as well as Gentry and DeKalb counties.“We’ve d...

11/20/2024

The Savannah City Council discussed concerns that the landfill operated by the City of St. Joseph may be increasing rates 300%.
Current dump fees are $32 per ton and the proposed fee would jump to $125 per ton.

Ken Rosenaur, Correspondent The Savannah City Council discussed concerns that the landfill operated by the City of St. Joseph may be increasing rates 300%.Current dump fees are $32 per ton and the proposed fee would jump to $125 per ton.Savannah has a contract with Redgate Disposal of Edgerton to co...

11/20/2024

Savannah City Administrator Bruce Lundy submitted his letter of retirement during a closed session at the city council meeting on Nov. 18.
In the letter, Lundy said that he had visited with Mayor Kirk Larson about the health challenges he has faced this year.

Ken Rosenaur, Correspondent SAVANNAH, Mo. — Savannah City Administrator Bruce Lundy submitted his letter of retirement during a closed session at the city council meeting on Nov. 18.In the letter, Lundy said that he had visited with Mayor Kirk Larson about the health challenges he has faced this y...