Area News
Public Comment Period Opens on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
Four Scotland County Bridge Projects Included JEFFERSON CITY – A draft 2022-2026 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) that focuses on taking care of the state’s existing transportation system was presented today to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. A 30-day public review and comment period begins today. Scotland County projects include: -Route A-Bridge improvements over…
Read MoreOrr Presents Program to Rotary
Mr. Nathanial Orr, Band & Choir Director at Scotland County High School, recently presented a program to the members of the Scotland County Rotary club about the SCR1 Band trip to the 80th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Commemoration Concert Series in Honolulu in December 2021. Mr. Orr reported that there are 31 band students and 49…
Read MoreKylee Stott Signs to Play Softball with CMU
Scotland County Senior Kylee Stott recently signed to play softball for Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, beginning in the fall of 2021. Kylee plans to study to become a physical therapy assistant. Back row (l-r): SCR-1 softball seniors Jansen Alexander, Jenna Blessing and Morgan Blessing. Front row (l-r): SCR-1 softball head coach Riley Lucas,…
Read MoreScotland County Provides New Option For Proper Disposal Of Worn U.S. Flags
WASHINGTON – In partnership with the National Association of Counties and Missouri Association of Counties, the Scotland County Commission has installed a flag retirement box, at no cost to the county, at the Scotland County Courthouse located in the first floor hallway. “This centrally-located drop-off provides convenience while respecting our national symbol,” said Duane Ebeling,…
Read MoreTriplett Of Memphis Chapter Named State FFA Vice President
SEDALIA, Mo., April 30, 2021 – During the 93rd Missouri FFA Convention, Anna Triplett was named the 2021-2022 State FFA Vice President. Triplett is a member of the Memphis FFA Chapter. Her parents Curt Triplett and the late Vanessa Triplett of Rutledge. Her advisor is Waltedda Blessing. Triplett’s supervised agricultural experience program consists of raising…
Read MoreNew Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library
Adult Fiction Browsing appointments are available! Give us a call if you’d like to schedule an appointment to browse the library shelves or to order books for curbside pickup. Love of a Cowboy (McGrath #2), by Jennifer Ryan Beachside Beginnings (Moonlight Harbor #4), by Sheila Roberts Country Strong (Painted Pony Creek #1), by Linda Lael…
Read MoreCommunity Meals Return to Dancing Rabbit
As in other places around the world, things are slowly returning to a semblance of normal around here, and last week, we had our first potluck in over a year. Of course, potluck has changed for now; we are gathering outdoors with room to spread out, there is no holding of hands, and no crowding…
Read MoreDowning Depot News
Submitted by Judy Sharp Summer is almost here? Summer is almost here! The Depot Museum doors will open for the season in another month. Generally, we’ll plan to be open two Friday–Saturday times per month. Although we decided not to have the Smorgasbord again this year, we’re already planning on it for sure in 2022.…
Read MoreMoDOT’s Plea to Drivers: ‘Work With Us’ This Construction Season
JEFFERSON CITY – More buffer truck crashes than ever before… Dozens of work zone fatalities… This is how Missouri will remember its 2020 construction season. And that’s why the Missouri Department of Transportation is pleading with drivers to help turn the tide in 2021. Motorists are urged to make smart, safe driving choices behind the…
Read MoreWolfner Library Upgrades System, Improves Material Access for Patrons
Jefferson City, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft announced that the Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library recently adopted a new system that greatly enhances its ability to provide audiobooks to patrons. Wolfner Library, a part of the Missouri State Library, is now using a duplication on demand system, which allows for customized digital…
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