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Norton/Corwin Reunion
For over 68 years, the Norton family and the Corwin family have come together in the fall to attend the Norton/ Corwin Reunion which is always held around “Antique Days” in Memphis, Scotland County, Missouri. Family members enhance their knowledge of the past, learn about new births, marriages, and adoptions, discuss current events, and remember those who are now deceased. The current Covid-19 pandemic has made many of us rethink how we conduct day-to-day events to ensure our safety and…
Read MoreJoe’s Bits and Pieces: MU Extension
SPIDER MITES Our dry weather is causing another issue you need to keep an eye on – spider mites. Spider mites typically rise in numbers with dry weather and are an issue in this state. They appear to be little greenish white mites that are hard to see but you can shake the leaf on…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Sam Graves Visits Northeast Missouri During Congressional Break
By Echo Menges, NEMOnews Media Group Northeast Missouri – U.S. Rep. Sam Graves made stops in Northeast Missouri to visit with health care representatives and other constituents during the August break from being in session in the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C. Rep. Graves visited with health care providers and others during his…
Read MoreSCOTLAND COUNTY HOSPITAL SENIOR LIFE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM DISCUSSES WARNING SIGNS AND RISK FACTORS OF SUICIDE DURING NATIONAL AWARENESS MONTH
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and Scotland County Hospital’s Senior Life Solutionsis working to raise awareness and educate the community on the risk factors and warning signs of suicide. Talk of suicide should never be dismissed. If you, or someone you know, are thinking of suicide call the National Suicide Prevention…
Read MoreSpirit of Scotland County Hospital winner
Congratulations to Jamie Kice, Supervisor-Maintenance Department, as the August Spirit of SCH winner. Jamie’s nominator said this, “He does a lot of tasks around the facility that are unknown to most, at all hours of the day and night, weekends, holidays, during storms of snow, rain and ice. He changes tires for staff and patients,…
Read MoreResults of The 2020 Wyaconda, Mo Antique Tractor Pull
ANTIQUE CLASS 3250 lb. 1. Doug Folker, AC WC, Revere, MO 2. Ron Ballenger, 1935 AC WC, Moscow, IA 3. Ken Wolk, John Deere B, St. Genevieve, MO 3500 lb. 1. Doug Folker, AC WC, Revere, MO 2. Ron Ballenger, 1935 AC WC, Moscow, IA 3. Ken Wolk, John Deere B, St. Genevieve, MO 4000…
Read MoreMU Extension: SDS appearing in Missouri soybean fields Keep records for future use.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension agronomists reported during their weekly teleconference that sudden death syndrome (SDS) is showing up in soybean fields across the state. MU Extension plant pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonnette says she is not surprised that the yield-robbing disease has reared its ugly head. Fields showing symptoms now have had root infection…
Read MoreGraduates from Southeastern Community College
Two local residents from the surrounding area have completed graduation requirements to graduate this spring or summer from Southeastern Community College. Ashley M. Holt of Arbela, MO completed her Associate Degree in Nursing. Sarah B. Hodges of Wyaconda, MO completed her nursing diploma.
Read MoreThursday, August 20, 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 Western District Commissioner, David Wiggins County Clerk, Batina Dodge Commissioner Wiggins moved to approve the consent agenda; seconded by Presiding Commissioner Ebeling. Motion…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 St. John’s Catholic Church Rummage Sale, 5-7 p.m. Masks required, free will offering. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 Scotland County Food Pantry distribution will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The drive will be blocked until 6:30 a.m. Please line up in one line and remain in your vehicles. A volunteer will register…
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