The Savannah Reporter

07/11/2025

ICYMI: The Savannah Chamber of Commerce started a new tradition this year, hosting an Independence Day celebration.

The Savannah Chamber of Commerce started a new tradition this year, hosting an Independence Day celebration Wednesday evening.

07/11/2025

A teenager accused of sodomizing a minor unsuccessfully lobbied an Andrew County judge for his release from jail during a recent court hearing.
Charged with one felony count of first-degree so**my, Randon Dean Schroff, 18, came to court in handcuffs and leg shackles from the Andrew County Jail.

https://www.savrep.com/2025/07/10/judge-denies-bond-request-from-accused-sodomite/

07/07/2025

Earlier this year, the Andrew County commissioners received word they might lose their CRP designation at the Ford Farm. So the commission put out a request for proposals to bring Ford Farm, located west of Savannah on County Road 423 and County Road 426, back in compliance.

Six companies responded with proposals and the commission officially approved one from Arbor Master.

SAVANNAH - Earlier this year, the Andrew County commissioners received word they might lose their CRP designation at the Ford Farm. So the commission put out a request for proposals to bring Ford Farm, located west of Savannah on County Road 423 and County Road 426, back in compliance.

07/06/2025

The Missouri Department of Conservation is encouraging Missourians of all ages to reconnect with nature this summer by exploring the state’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re hiking forest trails, fishing in quiet lakes, paddling scenic rivers, or just enjoying a walk in your local conservation area, getting outside can refresh your body and mind.

CAPE GIRARDEAU — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is encouraging Missourians of all ages to reconnect with nature this summer by exploring the state’s incredible outdoor spaces. Whether you’re hiking forest trails, fishing in quiet lakes, paddling scenic rivers, or just enjoying a...

07/05/2025

If she were alive today, it is safe to say Laura Ingalls Wilder would approve of the recognition a special garden at her homeplace has received.

A native plant garden covering more than 4,500 square feet at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and Museum in Mansfield has been named a Native Garden of Excellence by the Grow Native! program. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) furnished approximately half of the price of the establishment of this garden in 2016 and it has flourished since then.

MANSFIELD – If she were alive today, it is safe to say Laura Ingalls Wilder would approve of the recognition a special garden at her homeplace has received.

07/04/2025

From all of us at the Savannah Reporter to all of you, have a safe and happy 4th of July!

07/04/2025

The Andrew County Recycling Center is hosting an electronic recycling event Saturday, July 12.

http://savrep.com/2025/07/03/electronic-recycling-set-for-july-12/

07/01/2025

The school district ends the fiscal year on June 30 with a $948,249 surplus. Revenue for the fiscal year was some $28 million and expenses were some $27 million.

https://www.savrep.com/2025/06/28/savannah-school-finishes-with-900k-surplus/

06/30/2025

Boy and girl scouts have come to this camp from all over the United States and from many countries scattered around the globe. Dr. Geiger donated family farm in 1930 and five years later Camp Geiger became operational.

Located in the southwest corner of Andrew County is an area known as the Camp Geiger Scouting Reservation. "It's a campground created some 90 years ago by Dr.

06/30/2025

The 4-H Dog Agility Exhibition was one of the first events of the Andrew County Fair. Four teams ran the course at the fairgrounds. Agility is a sport in which a dog and handler complete an obstacle course. Contestants are judged on both time and accuracy.

The 4-H Dog Agility Exhibition was held Monday night and was one of the first events of the Andrew County Fair. Four teams ran the course at the fairgrounds.

06/29/2025

Former Savannah High School infielder Truman Bodenhausen earned his second collegiate gold glove at North Central Missouri this past spring. But this glove differed from the first with Bodenhausen moving from second base to left field in 2025.

Former Savannah High School infielder Truman Bodenhausen earned his second collegiate gold glove at North Central Missouri this past spring. But this glove differed from the first with Bodenhausen moving from second base to left field in 2025.

06/28/2025

Congrats to Kamea Roecker, 17, this year's Andrew County fair queen.

Despite hot temperatures and strong winds this year's Andrew County Fair was a wonderful success according to board members. There were Fair events all weekend.