Tobler Seeks Jury Trial In Sunshine Law Charge
By Mike Scott Dr. Randy Tobler is seeking a jury trial in the sole remaining charge his case against Scotland County Hospital, and Achim Hoyal, in Case 23SE-CC00015. In March of 2023, Dr. Tober filed suit against the Scotland County Hospital, alleging (I) Violations of Missouri’s Sunshine Law, (2) Defamation, (3) Civil Conspiracy and (4)…
Read MoreRemembering Memorial Day
Around 200 Scotland County residents attended the 78th Annual Memorial Day program, held on the courthouse lawn on Monday morning, May 27. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4958 Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial Post sponsors the annual event. Pictured is the Laying of the Wreath.
Read MoreEmma Harvey: Advocating for Farmers’ Mental Health Through Patriotism and Agriculture
Submitted by Missouri Farmers Care Those engaged in agriculture are united by a common love of the land, animals and lifestyle. Yet, something unique sets each youth in agriculture apart from their peers. What makes Emma Harvey unique is her patriotic spirit that established her passion as an advocate for farmers’ mental health. Emma is…
Read MoreSUSAN PEARL ERICKSON
SUSAN PEARL ERICKSON Susan Pearl Erickson, 65, of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away May 12, 2024, at home, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Her family was by her side as she peacefully passed. Susan was born on August 16, 1958, to Richard and Lorene (Huffman) Young in Terre Haute IN. After high school,…
Read MoreHILLIS GEORGE RICE
HILLIS GEORGE RICE Hillis George Rice, age 79, of Columbia, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 30, 1944, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of George and Geneva (Dorsey) Rice. Hillis graduated from Scotland County High School in Memphis, Missouri. He entered the United States Army. He…
Read MoreHamlin Medals At The Class 2 Track State Championship
Kwyn Hamlin picked up an eighth place medal in the 100M dash at the Class 2 Track State Championship with a time of 12:57 breaking the school record. Hamlin also competed in the 200M dash. She finished ninth in the 200M prelim, with a time of 25.75. Hamlin was Scotland County’s only athlete to compete…
Read MoreScotland County R-1 High School Class of 2024
The Scotland County High School Class of 2024 celebrated with a graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in the high school gymnasium as family, friends, and faculty gathered to honor the accomplishments of the graduating seniors. The ceremony began with the traditional entrance of the graduates to the familiar strains of “Pomp & Circumstance,”…
Read MoreHealthcare Providers Team Up To Make Access More Convenient To Specialized Care
Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri is teaming up with Blessing Health System in Quincy, Illinois to bring specialized care to residents of northeast Missouri. As of Monday, April 29, 2024, Blessing kidney specialist Dr. Justo Gonzalez will be seeing patients at Scotland County Hospital monthly. “We see a number of patients from the Scotland…
Read MoreVisitors Asked to Be Respectful, Clean Up Your Mess at Memphis City Lakes
By Echo Menges The City of Memphis is asking city lake property visitors to be respectful of the public lakes by refraining from burning nail filled pallets and leaving trash behind at the city properties. The old and new Memphis City Lakes are also known as Lake Showme and the old city reservoir located two…
Read MoreDOROTHY VERLEE DAUMA
DOROTHY VERLEE DAUMA Dorothy Verlee Dauma, age 102, of Stronghurst, IL formerly of Scotland County, MO passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, in Stronghurst, IL. She was born July 31, 1921, in Scotland, County, MO, near Gorin, the eldest daughter of Glen Allen and Helen Modena Kutzner Chambers. She was united in marriage to Harley…
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