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Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Program applications available for MU students through Sept. 15
The Dr. Merrill Townley Large Animal Veterinary Student Loan Program offers students pursuing degrees in veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri specialized loans and the opportunity to have those loans forgiven after graduation. The loan program provides up to six students with a $20,000 award each year. Following graduation, the program may forgive up…
Read MoreLittler Elects Erin Webber as Next Managing Director and President
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced that shareholder Erin Webber (Denver) will become president and managing director of the firm, effective January 2021, for an eight-year term. Webber succeeds Tom Bender and Jeremy Roth, who served as co-presidents and co-managing directors since 2013 and will continue in the…
Read MoreWyaconda River Bridge on Scotland County Route C Available for Reuse
MACON – The Wyaconda River Bridge, located 6.6 miles northwest of Memphis on Scotland County Route C, will be impacted by highway improvements in the future, and because it is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, local governments, historical societies or other interested groups may have the opportunity to obtain the bridge for…
Read MoreMoDOT Advisory: Be Alert for Back-to-School Traffic
JEFFERSON CITY – With school districts starting at different times, and with the possible modi-fication of school schedules due to COVID-19 precautions, drivers are urged to be extra vigilant as students begin returning to class. Motorists are urged to slow down and pay attention as more chil-dren will be on or near roadways, walking and…
Read MoreEdinburg Church Reunion
Sunday September 13, 2020 the annual community reunion will be held at the church. Services will be at 11 a.m. with a basket carry-in lunch immediately following. A brief business meeting will be held. Yearly dues of $5.00 each and donations for the cemetery and church upkeep may be given there or sent to Mike…
Read MoreCounty Commission Minutes
Submitted by Scotland County Clerk Batina Dodge Thursday, August 13, 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 MoreMDC Partners with Grundy Electric Cooperative for Wildlife Habitat Projects
Trenton, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is partnering with the Grundy Electric Cooperative on a project to benefit wildlife habitat and reduce power line right-of-way maintenance costs. Private property owners are also a voluntary partner. MDC’s Wires Over Wildlife (WOW) program provides expertise and cost-share money for converting overgrown brush and trees…
Read MoreLibrary News
New Large Print Fiction New large print books arrived last week! Curbside service is available. Give us a call if you’d like any of these new books. The Solid Grounds Coffee Company, by Carla Laureano Isaiah’s Legacy, by Mesu Andrews Cottonmouth (Western), by Sean Lynch White Streak: a Western Duo, by Max Brand The Perfect…
Read MoreMU Extension: Tour of Flower Farm Shows Drip Irrigation System
LA PLATA, Mo. – The public can see how drip irrigation helps a northeastern Missouri flower business during a tour of Titus Creek Flower Farm near La Plata on Aug. 20. University of Missouri Extension works with farmers interested in installing drip irrigation systems through a block grant from the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Specialty…
Read MoreNew Arrivals
Samantha Ann Dunlap Born at Scotland County Hospital in Memphis, MO August 14, 2020 at 6:24 pm 8 lbs 10 oz 20 inches long Parents; Shawn & Rachel Dunlap of Revere, MO Siblings: Walter
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