General Election Brings Key Contests and Amendments to Scotland County Voters
Scotland County voters will head to the polls on November 5, 2024, to cast their ballots in federal, state, and local races, as well as to weigh in on several key constitutional amendments and a proposition. The presidential race features candidates from multiple parties, including Republicans Donald J. Trump and JD Vance, Democrats Kamala D.…
Read MoreCECIL PARSONS
1950-2024 Cecil Ellsworth Parsons, 74, of Gorin, died October 23, 2024 in Moravia, IA, surrounded by his family. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. Cecil was born on October 18, 1950 in Keokuk IA to Elmo Russell Parsons and Gertrude Grace (Tague) Parsons Brown. He was raised in Gorin and this…
Read MoreCAROLINE KAY (CLATT) DENNISON
CAROLINE KAY (CLATT) DENNISON 1945 – 2024 Caroline Kay (Clatt) Dennison, 79, of Memphis, MO, passed away on October 20th, 2024 at University Hospital in Iowa City. She was born to Paul Henry and Ruth (Grubb) Clatt on Sunday, May 13, 1945 in Arbela, MO. Caroline was a 1963 graduate of Scotland County R-1 Schools. …
Read MoreJEANNE ELAINE MAYFIELD
Jeanne Elaine Mayfield, age 79, of Baring, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at The Pines Retirement Center, in Kirksville. Jeanne was born February 1, 1945, the daughter of Stanley and Velma Adams of Arbela. After attending Plum College Country School for grades 1-8, she went on to graduate with the Memphis High…
Read MoreJAMES HUGH NICOLI
JAMES HUGH NICOLI January 24, 1951 – October 20, 2024 James Hugh Nicoli, 73, of Downing, Missouri passed away at Scotland County Hospital, Memphis, Missouri, on Sunday October 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. James was born January 24, 1951 at home, in Union Township in Scotland County, Missouri, the son of Bobby Lee and…
Read MoreJUDITH ANN (SLOCUM) MYERS
JUDITH ANN (SLOCUM) MYERS Judith Ann (Slocum) Myers, age 84, of Memphis, Missouri, passed peacefully at her home on October 17, 2024. She was born the daughter of Clancy Ray and Thelma Louise (Branstetter) Slocum on January 12, 1940, in Memphis Missouri. Judy graduated from Brashear High School in 1958. She attended Northeast Missouri State…
Read MoreScotland County Struggles to Fill Road and Bridge Crew Positions
By Echo Menges SCOTLAND COUNTY, Mo. – The Scotland County Commission is facing challenges in filling open positions on the county’s Road and Bridge crew, a shortage that is delaying key projects. “We’re short two or three people at least,” said Presiding Commissioner Duane Ebeling. The commission is concerned that upcoming retirements could worsen the…
Read More“Love Letters to Scotland County”: Crawford Exhibits Series of Paintings in Indianapolis
By Emily Bontrager In September, Laura Crawford showcased a series of paintings for a solo show at Gallery 6202 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Scotland County has always held a special place in Laura’s heart, so she decided to paint a series to showcase the rural areas of the county. The acrylic paintings are Laura’s “Love Letters…
Read MoreDriver’s License System Changes Coming Soon
The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to inform the public of upcoming changes to the driver license testing process. In preparation for the transition, driver examination stations throughout the state will close at 12 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024, and all-day November 8, 2024. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, November 12, 2024,…
Read MoreTigers Take on Midgets in Homecoming Contest
10/11/24 By: Weston Smith The Scotland County Tigers were back at home for week seven of football. It was homecoming night in Memphis as the Tigers welcomed the Putnam County Midgets. The first half featured a back and forth duel with both teams scoring once in the first quarter, and each team recording another score…
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