Five Scotland County Projects Included in MoDOT Five-Year Plan
Public Comment Period Opens on Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program JEFFERSON CITY (June 7, 2023) – The draft FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) was presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today. The draft five-year program includes funding from General Revenue – passed by the Missouri General Assembly – to widen and…
Read MoreMemphis City Council Meeting
Disclaimer: Below are the unapproved minutes of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis, Missouri from the meeting held on June 1, 2023. The Minutes are subject to amendment, correction, or clarification until formal approval by the Board of Aldermen. DRAFT – The Board of Alderman of the City of Memphis met in…
Read MoreNew Community Health Center Opens in Memphis
Submitted by Hector Contreras, NEMO Health Council Memphis, Missouri – A ray of hope shines upon the rural community of Memphis as the long-awaited Memphis Community Health Center, a service by Northeast Missouri Health Council, opens its doors to serve the healthcare needs of its residents. The newly established facility is under the direction of…
Read MoreLarry Lee ‘Spike’ Simerl
Larry Lee ‘Spike’ Simerl, 75, of Agency, Iowa passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home in his loving wife’s arms. The eldest son of Eldon Lee and Lillian Florence (Stone) Simerl was born on January 21, 1948, just east of Downing in Schuyler County at his grandparents Stone’s home. Larry married the former…
Read MoreLoyd Edward “Bud” Garrett
Loyd Edward “Bud” Garrett, of Camdenton, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the age of 81. The son of Herbert “Red” Glen and Wilma June (Dalton) Garrett, he was born on September 13, 1941 in rural Scotland County, Missouri. On July 15, 1962 in Downing, Missouri, he was united in marriage to…
Read MoreGloria (Seals) Stearley
Gloria (Seals) Stearley, age 66 passed away suddenly on April 28, 2020, after experiencing a ruptured brain aneurysm. She is honored and beloved by Ralph, her husband of 43 years, and children Samuel, Ursula (Mike) Koster, and Jane (Brett) Langscheid, and grandchildren Cayden and Bettie Langscheid. She is survived by six siblings: Owen (Kathy) Seals…
Read MoreMissouri Governor Issues Drought Alert
Severe to Extreme Drought in Scotland County JEFFERSON CITY — May 31, 2023 – Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-05 declaring a Drought Alert in the State of Missouri in accordance with the Missouri Drought Mitigation and Response Plan. “With the summer months fast approaching, we want to be proactive to help mitigate the…
Read MorePeony Farm Brings Visitors to Tiny Town of Gorin
By Echo Menges The Whistle Stop Peonies Farm is tucked into neatly into the sleepy little town of Gorin. After five years of growing her favorite flowers, flower farmer Mona Tague of Kirksville continues to steadily attract visitors from throughout the region and beyond. The peony farm was a buzz of activity through the springtime…
Read MoreLarry “Spike” Simerl 06/04/2023
Funeral services for Larry “Spike” Simerl, 75, of Agency, IA, will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 10 at the Gerth Funeral Home in Memphis. Burial, with military rites, will be in the Memphis Cemetery. There is no visitation. Larry Simerl died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at his home. A complete obituary will appear in…
Read MoreScott R. Sommer 07/21/1956 – 06/04/2023
A private family memorial service for 66-year-old Scott R. Sommer of Memphis, Missouri will be held at a later date per his request. Scott died on Sunday morning, June 4, 2023, at his home with his wife and friends at his side. Scott was an avid collector of vintage items and creator of remarkable and…
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