Area News
Scotland County Rural Fire Corporation 2021 Annual Meeting
January 9, 2021 Scotland Co. Rural Fire Board meeting was held at the fire station on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Temperature was 26 degrees and cloudy. There were 10 board members, and 5 firemen present. Minutes from previous meetings and treasurer’s report were handed out. Johnson made a motion to approve minutes,…
Read MoreNew Arrivals at SC Memorial Library
These DVDs are available for curbside pickup. Please give us a call if you find something that interests you. House, M.D. Seasons 1-8 Kenny Rogers Double Feature: Coward of the County; Wild Horses Curious George. Go West Go Wild (Juvenile) Love in Winterland (Hallmark) The Wild Wild West. The Complete First Season The Wild Wild…
Read MoreCommission Minutes
Thursday, January 7, 2021 PLACE OF MEETING: Scotland County Courthouse Commission Chambers The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. PRESENT WERE: Presiding Commissioner, Duane Ebeling, Eastern District Commissioner, Brent Rockhold was absent;Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins, and County Clerk, Batina Dodge. …
Read MoreMU Extension: Missouri 4-H Continues the Fight Against Hunger
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H continues its partnership with Feeding Missouri and the Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids. To date, efforts have raised more than 400,000 meals to feed Missourians. The third annual food drive runs January through April to allow plenty of time for clubs to plan and carry out their activities,…
Read MoreNew Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library
These audio books are available for curbside pickup. Please give us a call if you find something that interests you. Audiobooks An Amish Christmas Wedding: Four Stories A Time for Mercy, by John Grisham The Coast-to-Coast Murders, by James Patterson Troubles in Paradise, by Elin Hilderbrand Shakeup, by Stuart Woods The Sentinel, by Lee Child…
Read MoreWittstock, Population Health Coordinator at SCH, Wins Ripple Effect Award
Crossriver Quality Health Partners is incredibly proud to announce the sixth recipient of the Ripple Effect Award, Tabitha Wittstock, MA, Scotland County Hospital, Memphis, MO. The Ripple Effect Award is a recognition awarded to a clinical or non-clinical staff member who has exemplified the mission and vision of Crossriver Quality Health Partners (CQHP). These individuals…
Read MoreEarly Treatment Can Make A Big Difference
I want to let people know of a new therapy available at Scotland County Hospital for early treatment of Covid-19 which is making a big difference in outcomes and limiting the number of people who need to be hospitalized for worsening symptoms and a deteriorating condition. I recently had the misfortune to become infected with…
Read MoreScotland County Lists CARES Act Recipients
Scotland County has finalized the list of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding received from the federal government to assist in the local response to the COVIDS-19 pandemic. The CARES Act allowed governments, businesses and other entities to apply for funds. In Scotland County’s case, the Scotland County Commissioners reviewed applications…
Read MoreServices Pending
Funeral services for Aloha Coffrin, 92, of Memphis are pending with the Gerth Funeral Service. Aloha Coffrin died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Scotland County Care Center.
Read MoreMU Extension to Help Expand Mental Health Resources in Rural Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri’s rural counties lack mental health services despite growing financial stress and suicide rates. All of Missouri’s 99 rural counties face a shortage of mental health professionals; 57 of them have none. University of Missouri Extension hopes to change that through a multistate project to help farmers, ranchers and farm families find…
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