Area News
MDC Reminds Hunters Of Baiting Regulations During Deer And Turkey Seasons
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds hunters to be aware of baiting regulations during the fall deer and turkey hunting seasons. The use of bait, including grain or other feed placed or scattered to attract deer or turkey, while hunting is illegal. The regulations are in place to help limit…
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 Juror #3, by James Patterson Zane Grey Western Collection. Volume 1, by Zane Grey The Midwife Murders, by James Patterson 1st Case, by James Patterson How Sweet it is, by Robin Lee Hatcher Choppy…
Read MoreMemphis VFW earns All State Honors
The Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial VFW Post #4958 and its Auxiliary once again earned its place as a VFW 2019 – 2020 All State Post. This feat was accomplished by the Post in 1995-1996, 2018-2019 and now in 2019-2020. This is the first time for receiving this award for two consecutive years. To earn this…
Read MoreMemphis VFW earns All American Honors
The Wallace W. Gillespie Memorial VFW Post #4958 and its Auxiliary earned its place as a VFW 2019 – 2020 All American Post. This is the first time the Post has ever received this award. To earn this prestigious award the Post must complete numerous requirements in recruitment, veteran support and community involvement. Of 190…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor, I’m writing to inform all Scotland County residents about an issue that desperately needs resident involvement to “make some noise” for our small, almost forgotten piece of Northeast Missouri. On February 6, 2020 I wrote a three page letter to the Director of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Sara…
Read MoreCounty Commission Minutes
Thursday, October 8, 2020 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, Danette Clatt, …
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. The Falling Woman, by Richard Farrell An Ivy Hill Christmas, by Julie Klassen The Edge of Belonging, by Amanda Cox Before I Called You Mine, by Nicole Deese The Key…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Friday October 23 Local meetings of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) will be held weekly on Friday night at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 320 S. Main Street in Memphis. For details, please contact Mike Cantril at (660) 627-8546. Wyaconda Christian Church will be hosting their monthly community supper at 5:30 p.m at the church. …
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Dear Friends of Scotland County, Help me, help me understand who we are and what we are. I don’t understand the “they” “we” stuff. The habit we have of calling government officials “they.” They are blamed for mistakes, for predictions that do not come true and for bad laws. It would seem to me it…
Read MoreDistrict President Visits Memphis VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Post #4958 Auxiliary welcomed the District 17 President, Georgia Welte, to their October 5 meeting for the group’s yearly inspection and visit. District President Welte provided opening remarks and presented the local club President Eggleston with a gift. General Orders for September and October were read, and the group conducted monthly business. Members…
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