Area News
Scotland County Hospital Continued To Address COVID-19 Challenges
The Scotland County Hospital Board of Directors met in regular session on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, via Zoom Meeting and in person. The Open Session was broadcast via Facebook Live. In accordance with the Missouri Sunshine Law §610.020.1. As a best practice and if possible, public governmental bodies should take advantage of their website and…
Read MoreScotland County R-1 Students and Employee of the Month
The Tiger Stripes character word of the month for November was perseverance. The Math department at SCR-1 has nominated the following students for Student of the Month: Junior High: Reese Cook, Caiden Nichols, Finley Heine, Lilly Frederick Senior High: Jared Cerroni, Kaden Anders, Elsie Kigar, Alex Long, Hayden Long, Emily Terrill, Emma Anders, Emma Harvey,…
Read MoreDo You Think You Know Christmas?
Dear Readers: We hope you enjoy this year’s Christmas Quiz. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 1) George Frederick Handel’s great Christmas oratorio, The Messiah, was first performed in 1742. Where did the performance take place? A) London B) Dublin C) Vienna D) Jerusalem 2) What Christmas song contains…
Read MoreColonel Eric T. Olson Announces Promotion Of Major Lance M. MacLaughlin
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces Major Lance M. MacLaughlin is being promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel effective January 1, 2021, and will serve as the assistant superintendent. In addition to acting in the superintendent’s absence and at his request, Lieutenant Colonel MacLaughlin has direct oversight over…
Read MoreNew Arrivals at Scotland County Memorial Library
Adult Fiction New books are still arriving at the library! Curbside service available. Give us a call if you’d like any of these new books. Christmas at Holiday House, by RaeAnne Thayne All that Glitters, by Danielle Steel Piece of my Heart, by Mary Higgins Clark Breathe the Sky, by Michelle Hazen Jack, by Marilynne…
Read MoreDrive to Feed Kids Donates 1 Million Meals in 2020
JEFFERSON CITY – Like many activities this year, the 2020 Missouri Farmers Care (MFC) Drive to Feed Kids looked a little different. However, the mission – to raise awareness of childhood food insecurity and raise support for food banks across the state – became more critical in the midst of a global pandemic. “Farmers and…
Read More$300 Million-plus Headed Toward Missouri Rural Broadband Expansion
WASHINGTON – The Federal Communications Commission awarded 17 Missouri broadband providers more than $346 million to expand high speed internet in the state’s rural areas. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Springfield) made the announcement Monday, Dec. 7. “The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how essential connectivity is for everyone from child care and education, to telehealth to…
Read MoreSpectacular Tree of Lights at Scotland County Hospital
“MEMPHIS, MO – Have you driven down Sigler Avenue in Memphis, MO, in front of the Scotland County Care Center and Scotland County Hospital, to see the 25-foot Christmas tree that serves as a colorful centerpiece between the two facilities? Prepare to be dazzled by its bright beauty! This tree has been an annual tradition…
Read MoreMask Mandate Remains in Place At Scotland County Schools
Minutes of the December 10 meeting The Board of Education met in regular session on Thursday, December 10, 2020. President Christy Aylward called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m., with seven members present. I. Consent Agenda The board voted 7-0 to approve the Consent Agenda to include the following: -Approve Minutes from November…
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