Anderson Honored with 50 Year Master Mason Pin
Right: Basil Anderson of Memphis Lodge #16, A.F.&A.M. was honored for 50 years of membership as a Master Mason. Pictured with Basil are his sons Eric and Rusty Anders, his daughter Robin Elder, and his wife, Ramona.
Read MoreHospital Hosts Emergency Tabletop Exercise
By Alisa Kigar, SCH Communications Specialist Scotland County Hospital recently conducted a table top disaster exercise with key emergency & healthcare personnel in the county. The agencies that participated were: Scotland County Health Department, Scotland County Ambulance, Scotland County/City of Memphis Fire & Rescue, Scotland County Commission, Scotland County Sheriff, and Gorin Fire and Rescue.…
Read MoreWillis O. Martin
Willis O. Martin, 81 years 6 days, of Arbela, Missouri, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022 at the Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, Missouri, surrounded by family. Willis was born on November 29, 1941, in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, the son of Moses W. and Lizzie N. Oberholtzer Martin. On January 6, 1962, in Lebanon County,…
Read MoreDorothy Louise (Duley) Young
Dorothy Louise (Duley) Young, know to her friends as “Dee” was born March 10, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri and went to the Rainbow Bridge on December 6, 2022. Although contracting polio at the age of 4 years, she led a very active life, graduated from Scotland County High School in Memphis, Missouri in the Class…
Read MoreScotland County Splits Doubleheader at Putnam County
By: Corey Stott UNIONVILLE, Mo.- 12/9/22- The Scotland County Varsity basketball squads traveled to Putnam County Friday night for a non-conference doubleheader. The Lady Tigers (2-2) defeated the Lady Midgets (3-3) by a final score of 45-43. The Midgets (5-1) defeated the Tigers (0-5) by a score of 76-53. The girls contest saw Scotland County…
Read MoreMemphis City Council Meeting Minutes
Submitted by the City of Memphis Disclaimer: Below are the unapproved minutes of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Memphis, Missouri from the meeting held on December 1, 2022. The Minutes are subject to amendment, correction, or clarification until formal approval by the Board of Aldermen. DRAFT – The Board of Alderman of…
Read MoreEPA Pushing to Get the Lead Out
By Mike Scott Nobody wants lead in their water, but many people may have trace amounts in their home’s water. The Environmental Protection Agency has passed a rule which mandates water providers, including cities and water districts, to start the process of removing any lead from their water systems. The first step required by the…
Read MoreRICHARD DEAN ROBINSON
RICHARD DEAN ROBINSON 1959-2022 Richard Dean Robinson, 63, of Memphis died December 1, 2022. He was born the son of Gerald “Cotton” and Freda Verlee (Thompson) Robinson on March 11, 1959 in Kirksville. Rick graduated from Scotland County High School and attended Indian Hills Community College, where he trained to be a mechanic. He retired…
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STEPHEN LAIRD Stephen C. “Steve” Laird, 75 of Burlington, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at the Klein Center in Burlington. Born November 18, 1947 in Kirksville, Missouri, he was the son of Harry Leon and Betty Jean Daniels Laird. On August 29, 1971, he married Kathy Lee Bullock in rural Scotland County, Missouri. Steve graduated…
Read MoreMinisterial Alliance Receives Donation
The Midwest Ford Fest 2022 Presented by the IA-MO Ford Club made a $500 donation to the Ministerial Alliance. The 36th Annual Show was held August 20 -21st with a record number of cars registered. Over 200 cars were on the show field for the first time. Cars from 8 states as far away as…
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