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Third Generation Enters Pharmacy Business

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 Justin McKee, SCR-1 Graduate 2017, graduated on May 11, 2023, from the University of Iowa with his Doctorate of Pharmacy. Justin is now a third generation Pharmacist joining his dad, Matt McKee of Memphis, MO (St. Louis College of Pharmacy 2004) and his Grandpa G. Neill McKee of Kahoka, MO (Drake University 1968). Justin will…

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 Hospital Board Reorganizes, Regular and Closed Session Minutes 

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Submitted by Brenda Prather, Recording Secretary  Reorganization Meeting  DRAFT SUMMARY – April 25, 2023 – Those in attendance: Board Members: Lori Fulk-Chair, Nic Hatfield-Vice Chair, Christine Musgrove- Secretary, Aarron Holt- Treasurer, Jesse Zeiset, Travis Trueblood. Administration/ Employees: Meagan Weber, CEO, Brent Peirick, COO, Ashley Ward, RN-CNO, Heather Ayer, QI/ Safety, Michael Buford, Patient Access Navigator,…

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Opportunity of a Lifetime: Local Student to Attend Summer School in Scotland

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 By Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group  Twelve-year-old Guinevere Barrientos is a sixth grader at Scotland County R-1, and she has been selected to attend the Gordonstoun International Summer School, which is located in the country of Scotland.  She and her mother, Priscilla Flores, live outside of Rutledge, Missouri. The two moved to rural Missouri in…

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Susan Michele Mayberry

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Susan Michele Mayberry, 57, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri, surrounded by family.  Susan was born on November 20, 1965, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Norman and Joy Mayberry.  She spent her formative years living on School Street in Washington, Illinois, and attended…

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Margaret L. (Martin) Witmer

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Margaret L. (Martin) Witmer, 83, of Cocoa Beach, Florida passed away at her home on March 7, 2023.  She was born on May 14, 1939 to O.G. “Buster” and Faye (Grabowski) Martin of Memphis, Missouri.  Margaret lived in Scotland County, Missouri for over 42 years. While attending Memphis High School, Margaret excelled in choir, receiving…

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First Judicial Circuit Hosts Mental Illness and Incarceration Strategic Planning Workshop in Memphis

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 First Judicial Circuit Court News  The First Judicial Circuit hosted a workshop to begin strategic planning efforts to address mental illness (including substance abuse) and incarceration in our Northeast Missouri communities. This 1.5-day workshop held on April 26 -27, 2023 at the Boyer Event Center in Memphis, MO was specifically designed to address the anticipated…

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 VERNON PERSHING MATHENA 

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 VERNON PERSHING MATHENA  Vernon Pershing Mathena, age 84, of Kahoka, MO, formerly of Rutledge, MO, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023, in the Clark County Nursing Home in Kahoka, MO.  Vernon was born December 12, 1938, in Scotland County, MO, the son of Clifford and Mary Agnes Peterson Mathena. He was united in marriage on…

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 DONNA ELAINE WALKER 

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 DONNA ELAINE WALKER  Donna Elaine Walker, 88, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri.  She was born December 1, 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Dennison Wayne and Margaret Louise Wilsey Buckley.  She attended Scotland County R-1 High School, and graduated in the class…

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 Scotland County Purchases Soybean Oil-Based Tires 

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By Emily Bontrager, NEMOnews Media Group  The Scotland County Commissioners met with representatives from the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council on Thursday, April 27.  Recently, Scotland County purchased four new soybean oil-based tires. These tires are made by Goodyear and not only support Missouri farmers, but also our environment.  The soybean oil tires are a part…

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