JAMES M. HUDSON
Memphis, Missouri 1982 – 2025 James M. Hudson, 42, of Memphis, Missouri passed away Thursday evening, February 6, 2025 at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. The son of Richard Hudson and Rebecca A.Braden, he was born February 18, 1982 at Oskaloosa, Iowa. James graduated from Scotland County High School with the class of 2000. …
Read MoreNortheast Missouri Superintendents React to Governor Kehoe’s Education Proposals
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group This is part 2 of a 2-part series on Governor Mike Kehoe’s education proposals. Following Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s 2025 State of the State address, in which he outlined record-high investments in K-12 education, school choice expansion, and an overhaul of the state’s funding formula, local superintendents are weighing…
Read MoreJudge Slashes Attorney Fee Request in Scotland County Sunshine Law Case
By Mike Scott MEMPHIS, Mo. – A judge has ordered Scotland County Memorial Hospital District to pay Dr. Randall Tobler $27,247.50 in attorney fees and $429.78 in costs after ruling the hospital board violated Missouri’s Sunshine Law. The decision, issued by Judge Rick Roberts on Feb. 6, 2025, significantly reduced Tobler’s original request for more…
Read MoreLady Tigers Run Away From Hornets in 61-39 Victory at Home
January 30, 2025 By: Weston Smith The Scotland County Lady Tigers (7-9) welcomed the Atlanta Lady Hornets (4-12) to town on Thursday evening. The Lady Tigers pushed the pace early. Displaying a very improved full court press on defense that featured active hands and gave the Lady Hornets trouble early on. When the Lady Tigers…
Read MoreMARY C. KETCHUM
Kirksville, Missouri 1927 – 2025 Mary Carol Ketchum, age 97, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Sunday morning, January 26, 2025, at the Northeast regional Medical Center under Hospice Care Inc. Mary was born November 17, 1927 near St. James, Missouri. Mary was united in marriage to Leland Ketchum on November 18, 1949. To this union…
Read MoreJOHN BARRY GUIO
John Barry Guio was born August 25, 1943, in Rochelle, Illinois, to Grace E. and Elmer L. Guio. He died on Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home in DeKalb, Illinois. John grew up in Rochelle where he graduated high school in 1961. He attended University of Denver and was a…
Read MoreMissouri Sunshine Law Training Draws Large Crowds in Edina and Palmyra
By Echo Menges Last week, two free Missouri Sunshine Law training programs were held in northeast Missouri. More than 125 local government officials, public board members, and members of the public attended one of the two training programs held in Edina and Palmyra. The training opportunities proved welcome and needed by public officials throughout the…
Read MoreMissouri Governor Mike Kehoe Outlines Bold Education Proposals in 2025 State of the State Address
By Mike Scott NEMOnews Media Group Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe unveiled a sweeping set of education proposals in his 2025 State of the State address, emphasizing record investments in K-12 education, increased school choice, and a call for modernization of the state’s school funding formula. Kehoe’s vision prioritizes strengthening public schools while expanding educational options…
Read MoreGough To Retire From MoDOT After 28 Years
By Mark Requet NEMOnews Media Group Shelby County resident Paula Gough is retiring from MoDOT after over 28 years of service, with just under 18 years as the District Engineer for Northeast Missouri. Gough started out as an intern in the Statewide Material’s Office in the summer of 1994 and that really piqued her interest…
Read MoreDr. Tobler and Scotland County Hospital Head Back to Court for Legal Fee Hearing
By Echo Menges Scotland County Hospital and Dr. Randall Tobler are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday, Feb. 5, for a hearing on Tobler’s attorney fees in the Sunshine Law lawsuit he won against the hospital in November. (Case No. 23SE-CC00015). First Circuit Presiding Judge Rick Roberts ruled that the hospital was in gross violation…
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